Circuit Breaker Killed By Republicans In Kansas House
Gov. Docking's circuit breaker plan to ease homestead property taxes failed 13 to 5 in the House Assessment and Taxation Committee. Republicans backed the kill while Democrats opposed. The bill would have provided refunds of at least 50 dollars, up to 150 for lower income families, for those earning 20 000 or less.
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Topeka
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Robert Docking
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Kansas Senate panel approves school finance plan revisions
The Senate Education Committee advanced a revised school finance bill ahead of a final vote. Amendments include adding special and vocational education to the equalizing formula, replacing a 1.5 percent income tax increase with a revenue-matching surcharge, raising budget caps for low-bracket districts, and mandating local elections on the surcharge option with an election tied to the 1974 general vote. The committee did not set the call percentage for triggering the local election.
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Senate Education Committee
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Sasnak Plan Endorsed by Kansas Outdoor Groups
A joint session of Kansas conservation committees heard support from representatives of outdoor groups for a Sasnak plan to raise funding for fish, game, and boating programs. Proposals include raising resident hunting licenses from 3 to 6 dollars, fishing licenses from 3 to 5, and boat registrations from 10 to 30, with reserves cited as existing support. One reservation came from Larry Nossman of the Cheyenne Bottoms Sportsman's Club, contingent on reserve funds aiding the program.
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GOP Uses Ballot Strength to Rebuff Democrats in Kansas
In Topeka the Republican majorities in the Kansas House and Senate blocked Democratic attempts on several fronts. The House killed Gov. Docking’s property tax circuit breaker plan, and the Senate defeated multiple Democratic rule-change aims while advancing several measures. The Senate elected Dick Rogers vice president, with Frank Gaines crossing party lines to aid passage. A gas market bill and an on-demand registration receipts measure were among the seven bills approved or introduced.
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