Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
HB 2377: Providing that countywide retailers' sales tax is apportioned based on tangible property tax levies remain unchanged until December 31, 2026.
Committee on Taxation
HB 2377 status: In Committee — Died in Senate Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 30/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The current methodology used to apportion countywide retailers' sales tax revenue is extended through December 31, 2026.
Who is affected
County governments and local taxing jurisdictions in Kansas that rely on shared sales tax revenue.
Requirements and enforcement
Local governments must continue to follow existing statutory apportionment formulas until the new 2026 sunset date.
Costs and funding
No new costs stated; the bill maintains current distribution mechanics.
When it takes effect
The extension remains in effect until December 31, 2026.
Potential benefits
Maintains budget stability and predictability for local governments by preventing sudden changes in revenue sharing formulas.
Risks and tradeoffs
Extending the current system prevents the implementation of potential updates or improvements to the distribution methodology for the duration of the extension.
What is still unknown
The specific quantitative impacts of the existing apportionment formula on individual counties remain unavailable.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures fiscal predictability for county governments
- Prevents disruptions to existing local revenue streams
- Provides stability for multi-year local budget planning
Risks
- Freezes potentially inequitable distribution formulas
- Delays necessary modernization of tax sharing frameworks
- Limits the ability to adjust revenue for changing demographic needs
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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