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Kansas House advances countywide sales tax for Seward County roads and bridges (House Bill 2004)
Summary
The Kansas House of Representatives gave final approval to House Bill 2004, authorizing a countywide retailer sales tax in Seward County to finance roadway and bridge construction, maintenance and improvement; the bill passed 116-1.
The Kansas House of Representatives gave final approval to House Bill 2004, a measure authorizing a countywide retailer sales tax in Seward County to finance the cost of roadway and bridge construction, maintenance and improvement. The House announced the bill passed on final action by a vote of 116-1.
The bill, introduced by Representative Francis, authorizes countywide retailer sales tax authority for Seward County expressly "for the purpose of financing the cost of roadway and bridge construction, maintenance, and improvement in the County," as read on the House floor. The clerk opened and closed the roll for final action; the speaker reported "116 having voted in favor and 1 against the passage of House Bill 2004," and the bill was declared passed.
Representative McDonald is recorded in the transcript as voting "aye" during the tally; the transcript does not identify the single member who voted against the bill. No amendments or implementation dates were specified in the excerpt. The House record in the provided transcript does not include fiscal estimates or a detailed expenditure plan tied to the tax authority.
