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House approves package extending childcare tax credit and new ethanol credit

Kansas House of Representatives · April 11, 2026
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Lawmakers approved a conference committee report that expands a childcare tax‑credit program and replaces a $5 million ethanol tax credit with a smaller, targeted $2.5 million credit to encourage higher ethanol blends; supporters said it helps families and farmers, opponents criticized late‑hour changes.

Representative Adam Smith moved adoption of the conference committee report on Senate Bill 82, which includes an expansion of an existing child‑care tax credit and a redesigned ethanol tax‑credit program.

Representative Sawyer said the childcare tax credit — described in…

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