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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1994
Page
6
The Kansas Senate debated a House backed measure to cut real estate tax assessments for fraternal and some non profit groups from 30 percent to 12 percent a 60 percent relief. Republicans accused Democrats of blocking the process to aid country clubs while Brady urged passage to seal tax relief for non profits despite objections from Bond and other lawmakers.
Kansas voters in 1992 adopted a constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to decide which not for profit groups qualify for property tax assessments at 12 percent of market value. The change could slash a $100 000 building from 30 000 to 12 000 in taxes. Legislators back lower rates for fraternal groups but split on country clubs eligibility.
The Kansas House approved two water protection measures, 101-20 and 119-2, sending them to the Senate. One bill would let the state buy water from federal reservoirs using bonds or idle funds, with a priority list that risks tapping economic development money. The other bill creates a loan fund for local water system upgrades, funded by future budget decisions.
A House committee learned 1301 prisoners have been released since July 1 under a 1993 sentencing law allowing early release. Secretary Gary Stotts noted 91 inmates were freed in the first 14 days of 1994, with 2292 inmates identified as eligible. Critics complain retroactive guidelines extended sentences, while officials say releases reflect lesser offenses at conviction. Four crime bills were introduced, including juvenile offender restitution and adult prosecution for certain felonies.
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