Kansas House passes local sales tax, Wyandotte gaming compact
The Kansas House passed a bill expanding local sales tax authority and a resolution approving a gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation.
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas House advanced major legislation Tuesday, giving final approval to a measure that would increase the authority for counties to levy their own sales taxes.
The bill, HB 2712, which would also limit special purpose sales taxes to 10 years, passed on a 108-11 vote. Supporters argued the bill gives local governments more flexibility to fund critical projects without relying on property tax increases. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
In another significant move, the House adopted HR 6033, a resolution approving a gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation, by a vote of 99-20. The compact is a key step for the tribal nation to move forward with gaming operations, which proponents said will bring jobs and economic benefits to the state. As a House Resolution, it doesn't require Senate action. The compact now moves to the U.S. Department of Interior for federal review.
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