GOP opposition may not stop pension raise in Kansas
Kansas Governor Bill Graves proposes a 3 percent pension boost for KPERS retirees amid Republican opposition. The plan, tied to future investment earnings, would also lift pay 4 percent for most state workers. Critics warn of a rising unfunded liability now at 1.38 billion, with Kerr estimating an $84 million increase.
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Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Dick Bond
Overland Park
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Kansans get tax relief bills from House and Senate
House and Senate panels introduced Graves tax relief measures. Three House bills target school property tax relief, expanded sales tax exemptions, and broader severance tax exemptions. Senate proposals would equalize income tax, exempt 90 percent of estates from inheritance tax, and raise the business equipment property exemption.
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Taxation and penalties move in Kansas Legislature
The House Taxation Committee backs a proposed constitutional amendment to let the Legislature tax boats and aircraft differently, potentially lowering the 30 percent assessment rate. Bob Best of Kansas Boaters Assn. cites Kansas taxes as far higher than Oklahoma and Missouri. A Senate panel backs harsher odometer fraud penalties, raising civil fines from 2000 to 10000 and sending the bill to the Senate floor. The House Judiciary backs a shoplifting minor parents suit bill for up to 500, urged by the Kansas Chamber. Charles Ranson, 50, begins as Kansas Inc president, replacing Charles Warren. Rep. Bill McCreary seeks to ban bringing unopened beer cans and liquor bottles to high school games, after a local official notes the loophole allowing such items on campus.
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Kansas Boaters Assn
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Economic Development Research Agency
Florida
Charles Ranson
Kansas Inc
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Charles Warren
Bill McCreary
McCreary
R-Wellington
Caldwell
Kansas Family Coalition pushes tax relief and anti abuse drive
The Kansas Family Coalition led by David Payne outlines priorities for the session. They seek raising the personal state income tax exemption to match or exceed federal levels, stronger laws against sexual exploitation of children and a ban on all late term abortions.
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R-olathe
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