Kansas HCR5023: Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state

What the bill says

To amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas; relating to property taxation; providing that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state.

From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:

to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas; relating to property taxation; providing that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed) and qualified to the House of Representatives and two-thirds of the members elected (or appointed) and qualified to the Senate concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: Section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended to read as classification; exemption. (a) The provisions of this subsection shall govern the assessment and taxation of property on and after January 1, 2013, and each year thereafter. Except as otherwise hereinafter specifically provided, the legislature shall provide for a uniform and equal basis of valuation and rate of taxation of all property subject to taxation. The legislature may provide for the classification and the taxation uniformly as to class of recreational vehicles and watercraft, as defined by the legislature, or may exempt such class from property taxation and impose taxes upon another basis in lieu thereof. The provisions of this subsection …

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Sponsors

• Dan Osman (D) · primary sponsor
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Wanda Brownlee Paige (D, 35)
• John Carmichael (D)
• Angela Martinez (D)
• Lynn Melton (D)
• Heather Meyer (D)
• Brooklynne Mosley (D)
• KC Ohaebosim (D, 89)
• Melissa Oropeza (D)
• Louis Ruiz, Louis (I)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 2, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Taxation
3. February 2, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HCR5023?

HCR5023 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Proposing to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas to provide that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state.

What does HCR5023 do?

In its own words: To amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas; relating to property taxation; providing that property tax exemptions be approved by the electors of the state.

What is the status of HCR5023?

Introduced as of February 2, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR5023?

Dan Osman (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR5023?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5023/