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County staff outline sweeping state proposal to phase out property taxes and add retail surcharge
Summary
Sedgwick County staff explained Senate Concurrent Resolution 1621 and Senate Bill 488, proposals that would phase out property taxes by Dec. 31, 2027, cap mill levies through 2027 and impose a statewide purchase surcharge (proposed $1.60 for purchases $20+, 7.6% for purchases under $20). Commissioners asked questions about local budget impacts and timing.
Sedgwick County staff briefed commissioners on two linked state measures that would restructure how local governments are funded if enacted.
At the meeting on Feb. 11, staff summarized Senate Concurrent Resolution 1621, which would prohibit property taxation after Dec. 31, 2027, and Senate Bill 488, which would cap local mill levies (no more than 50% of 2025 levels for tax year 2026 and 25% for tax year 2027) while imposing a Kansas 'fair share' surcharge on retail purchases beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The proposed surcharge, as presented, would be $1.60 on…
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