Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2464

Introduced
1/15/26  
Refer
1/15/26  
Report Pass
1/30/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/5/26  
Report Pass
3/16/26  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Extending the number of years that tax credits may be issued or earned for contributions to graduates of aerospace and aviation-related educational programs and employers of program graduates, the tax credits for contributions to the Eisenhower foundation and friends of cedar crest association and the sunset for the angel investor tax credit and providing for a minimum amount of such credits for investments in counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

Impact

The primary implications of HB 2464 revolve around its enhancement of state tax credits. By extending these provisions, the bill is designed to stimulate financial contributions to organizations and educational programs critical for workforce development within sectors like aerospace. It establishes a framework for taxpayers to claim substantial credits against their income tax, potentially leading to increased funding for businesses and nonprofits that can utilize these investments effectively. This can boost innovation and development in Kansas’s aerospace sector while also benefiting local economies in less populated areas.

Summary

House Bill 2464 seeks to extend the availability of certain tax credits related to contributions made to graduate programs in aerospace and aviation, as well as to the Eisenhower Foundation and Friends of Cedar Crest Association. The bill aims to continue these credits for five additional years, encouraging economic support and investment in educational programs that align with Kansas' strategic industries. Furthermore, it modifies existing tax provisions to reinforce support for qualified Kansas businesses, especially those located in smaller counties, thereby promoting local economic growth and sustainability.

Sentiment

General sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be favorable, particularly among those involved in education and economic development sectors. Proponents argue that it will foster significant job creation and encourage individuals to invest in local businesses, which is essential for economic revitalization. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the effective allocation of such tax credits and ensuring that they indeed benefit the intended sectors and communities. Critics may argue that while the bill promotes investment, it should be coupled with measures that guarantee accountability and transparency in how funds are utilized.

Contention

A notable point of contention within HB 2464 includes discussions on the balance of incentives for businesses versus ensuring equitable access and distributive justice in the awarding of these tax credits. There are varying views on whether extending these fiscal benefits, particularly to larger organizations, would truly translate to equitable economic growth across the state's diverse communities. Additionally, the specific quota mandating that a portion of credits be utilized in counties with populations under 50,000 raises questions about how effectively those credits can be accessed and leveraged for economic development in those regions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

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 SB5

Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

KS SB6

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

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

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