Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2427

Introduced
1/12/26  
Refer
1/12/26  
Report Pass
2/26/26  
Engrossed
3/4/26  

Caption

Substitute for HB 2427 by Committee on Appropriations - Establishing the positions of the senate fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the president of the senate and the house of representatives fiscal integrity auditor appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, providing for the duties of such fiscal integrity auditors including access to the state fiscal technology systems and software and reports and recommendations to certain legislative committees.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2427 could significantly impact state laws related to financial oversight by introducing a structured mechanism of audit and accountability within state governance. The creation of these auditor positions aims to streamline the fiscal integrity processes, potentially leading to a more organized and transparent approach to managing state finances. This could effectively empower legislative committees with better information for decision-making and oversight, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in government finance.

Summary

House Bill 2427 focuses on establishing the positions of the senate fiscal integrity auditor and the house of representatives fiscal integrity auditor. Appointed by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives respectively, these auditors will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the integrity of state financial operations. The bill lays out specific duties for these auditors, including access to state fiscal technology systems, software, and the mandate to provide reports and recommendations to designated legislative committees, aiming to enhance financial transparency and accountability in state governance.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 2427 appears to be largely positive among supporters who view it as a step toward greater financial integrity and oversight. Advocates argue that the establishment of dedicated auditor positions will lead to improved management of state resources and reduce the risk of financial mismanagement. However, there may also be underlying concerns regarding the funding and operational independence of these auditors, which could invoke skepticism among opponents who advocate for rigorous controls to ensure these positions are effective and impartial.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 2427 may arise concerning the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches in financial oversight. Questions may emerge about how these auditors will operate within the current framework of fiscal accountability and whether their oversight will genuinely exclude political influence. Additionally, the establishment of these positions could result in discussions about budget allocations for the auditors themselves, which might prompt debates about state spending priorities, thus stirring discussion within the legislature on the overall fiscal strategy of the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HR6001

Providing for the organization of the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS HR6002

Providing for assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SCR1601

Informing the Governor that the two houses of the Legislature are organized and ready to receive communications.

KS SR1701

Providing for the organization of the Senate for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.