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HB2385: Authorizing cities and counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question and to levy such tax if approved by the electors of a city or county, requiring resubmission of the question, if approved, to the electors every 10 years, allowing certain credits and exemptions against the tax, providing for deductions by public and private employers of the tax from employee earnings and providing that revenue from any such tax be pledged for certain purposes.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill allows cities and counties in Kansas to ask voters if they want an earnings tax. If approved, the tax would be levied on employee earnings.

Who This Affects

Residents of cities and counties that impose this tax will see a portion of their income taken out for taxes. This could affect working Kansans who live in areas where the tax is implemented.

Key Provisions

• Cities and counties can propose an earnings tax through a ballot question • The tax would be levied on employee earnings if approved by voters • Revenue from the tax would be pledged for certain purposes

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Last Action

House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 346-S

Feb 8, 2026

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