Restoring homestead renters as eligible to participate in certain homestead property tax refund claims.
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SB 455 — Restoring homestead renters as eligible to participate in certain homestead property tax refund claims.
Last action — Died in Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Bill Text
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The bill expands eligibility for the homestead property tax refund to include renters and changes definitions related to income and homestead.
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K.S.A. 79-4501
who own or rent their homestead→ who own or rent their homesteadClarifies that both homeowners and renters can claim the homestead property tax refund.
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K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-4502
that is occupied as a residence by the household and so much of the land surrounding such dwelling
Redefines 'homestead' to include rented properties, expanding the scope of the tax refund.
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K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-4502
The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to: (A) Claims under K.S.A. 79-4508, and amendments thereto, for tax years prior to tax year 2026;→ Commencing with tax year 2026, for purposes of claims under K.S.A. 79-4508, and amendments thereto, 'homestead' means the dwelling, or any part thereof, whether owned or rented, that is occupied as a residence by the householdSpecifies that starting in 2026, renters will also be recognized in homestead claims.
Action History
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Died in Committee
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Referred to Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Ethan Corson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ethan Corson Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (164)
164 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 455?
- SB 455 is sponsored by Ethan Corson (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 455?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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