Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2672

Introduced
2/3/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Refer
2/9/26  

Caption

Removing certain terms relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Impact

Specifically, the bill proposes a 0.5 mill state tax levy on tangible property in Kansas which will fund state institutions dedicated to the care of individuals with intellectual disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The bill outlines the procedures for the collection and allocation of these tax revenues to state-run facilities. This financial support is seen as crucial for improving services and care for individuals who require residential assistance and rehabilitative support.

Summary

House Bill 2672 aims to amend existing state laws concerning individuals with intellectual disabilities by removing outdated terminologies that are deemed inappropriate. The focus of the bill is on modernizing the language used in legislation to reflect current understanding and sensitivity towards individuals with intellectual disabilities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve state laws and policies related to vulnerable populations by promoting inclusivity and respect.

Conclusion

Overall, HB 2672 is a legislative effort to update the state's approach to assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing both reform in terminology and financial support through taxation. The outcome of this bill is likely to influence how state institutions operate and their capacity to provide necessary care and services, marking a significant step towards advancing the rights and support of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Kansas.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HB 2672 is the implications of changing terminology related to intellectual disabilities within the legal framework. Critics may argue that while the intent is to create a more inclusive environment, the implications of a tax levy could place additional financial burdens on property owners. Moreover, some legislators believe that the state must ensure adequate oversight and execution of the funds allocated to these institutions to truly enhance the quality of care provided.

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 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 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 HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

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 HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SB6

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

KS SB8

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

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.