Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

SB397 — Providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds $350,000 after qualifying in a previous tax year.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to the homestead property tax refund act; providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds $350,000 after qualifying in a previous tax year; amending K.S.A. 79-4522 and repealing the existing section.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:30 AM — Room 548-S

  3. Referred to Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (159)

159 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB397 do?
AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to the homestead property tax refund act; providing that a person shall not lose eligibility for a homestead property tax refund claim or the selective assistance for effective senior relief (SAFESR) tax credit if the appraised valuation of the homestead subsequently exceeds $350,000 after qualifying in a previous tax year; amending K.S.A. 79-4522 and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors SB397?
SB397 is sponsored by Adam Thomas (Republican), Mike Thompson (Republican), Doug Shane (Republican), TJ Rose (Republican), Beverly Gossage (Republican), and Kellie Warren (Republican).
What is the current status of SB397?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB397?
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