KansasJackson County could ask voters for hospital sales tax
Jackson County commissioners could ask voters to approve a 0.25% sales tax for hospital services, lasting 10 years after collection begins.
What it does
Jackson County commissioners may ask voters to approve a 0.25% countywide sales tax for hospital services. If approved, the county would keep the revenue for that purpose.
Argument forIf voters approve it, Jackson County could use the revenue for hospital services and keep it for that stated purpose.
Argument againstShoppers could pay more on taxable purchases if voters approve a countywide sales tax that lasts up to 10 years.
More detail
Jackson County commissioners may ask voters to approve a 0.25% countywide sales tax for hospital services. The proposed tax would apply to sales throughout Jackson County. A majority of voters voting on the question must approve the tax before it can be imposed. The county must use the revenue only for hospital services in Jackson County. The tax would end 10 years after it is first collected.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in Senate CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Mar 18Referred to Senate Committee on Assessment and TaxationMinor
- Mar 17Received and IntroducedMinor
- Mar 14Final Action - Passed; Yea 105, Nay 11, Absent 9Passed House
- Vote recorded Final Action - Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by House Committee on TaxationMinor
- Feb 26IntroducedMinor
- Feb 26Referred to House Committee on TaxationIntroduced
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