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Kansas HB-2036 -- Creating a property tax exemption for retired and disabled veterans
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Kansas veteran says he’s being priced out of home due to property value increase
As the Sedgwick County Appraiser’s Office finalizes property valuation determinations this weekend, David Rau says he and several other veterans are being priced out of their homes.
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She also says she’s disappointed HB 2036, which would have exempted retired and disabled veterans from paying property taxes, never even made it to the Senate floor (despite passing in the House 123-1). She says the bill made it to her committee during veto session.
“Committees can’t meet after that unless they have special permission from leadership,” Sen. Tyson said. “As a state senator that is the chair of tax, we hadn’t even had a hearing on it, we didn’t even know we were getting it.”
Sad. This just affirms my family's decision to move to TX. Much lower cost to live there and Texas welcomes veterans. Also, TX gets something in return which is our family's income will be spent in Texas's local economy creating more jobs and adding more tax revenue in other areas of government.Kansas veteran says he’s being priced out of home due to property value increase
As the Sedgwick County Appraiser’s Office finalizes property valuation determinations this weekend, David Rau says he and several other veterans are being priced out of their homes.www.ksnt.com
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She also says she’s disappointed HB 2036, which would have exempted retired and disabled veterans from paying property taxes, never even made it to the Senate floor (despite passing in the House 123-1). She says the bill made it to her committee during veto session.
“Committees can’t meet after that unless they have special permission from leadership,” Sen. Tyson said. “As a state senator that is the chair of tax, we hadn’t even had a hearing on it, we didn’t even know we were getting it.”
Hey all, please check out ksdvl.com for the newsletter and email updates for HB2036. The bill is still very much in progress and has a hearing coming up to continue in the senate tax committee on the 16th. If you could send in testimony via email on your opinion of the bill to [email protected] it would help us here in Kansas very much. Thanks!
I will do so tomorrow. My wife is from Kansas and we considered moving there last year but the tax situation was so unfavorable that we decided to move to TX where we have no family. Now Texas is reaping the benefits of us spending $$$ in their economy instead of Kansas.
Your support is greatly appreciated! Please share if you can; we need a lot of proponent testimonies. Unfortunately, we're facing skepticism from some lawmakers and county commissioners. They don't believe Veterans are actually leaving the state for places like Texas, Florida, or Virginia for example. Every testimony helps. Additionally, there's a proposed amendment that would make the state reimburse counties, schools, etc., affected by the loss of revenue.
This is the email I just sent them:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I volunteer helping Soldiers navigate the Integrated Disability Evaluation Process (IDES). I started volunteering after going through this process with my wife Heather Morgan. Her life was turned upside down while serving in the Army. Her career was cut short as she was only able to serve 20 years in the United States Army Reserves with 17 of those years being active duty. She was a full time AGR Soldier.
Heather started having health issues that caused her to no longer be fit for duty. Heather’s family is from Manhattan, KS. We explored moving to Manhattan, KS to be close to them for support and comfort. My wife is 100% VA P&T. She is rated 80% for CRSC & she is medically retired via a Chapter 61 pension with a combat related injury. She is also a SSDI recipient. Her health is very poor. Her need for care caused me to sell a large portion of my company and be her full-time caretaker along with caring for our 2 kids that are 6 & 9 years old.
When we were without a home and trying to decide where to live, we had to prioritize between support system and finances. Heather has very good support from her family in Kansas, and we were leaning towards moving there. Once we crunched the numbers, we discovered Kansas would be one of the most expensive states to move to compared to all the other states we were considering. We considered moving to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Florida. Had Kansas offered a full property tax exemption for disabled veterans we would have chosen to move there.
Kansas is missing out on income tax, sales tax, and many other taxes paid by citizens who decide to live there. We chose to live in Texas and now our income is being spent in the Texas economy. We purchased a new construction house, tens of thousands of dollars in furnishings for it and by living here we will continue to help Texas businesses grow and thrive. Passing a bill in Kansas to exempt property taxes for disabled veterans would go a long way at winning over the many families that are considering Kansas as their new domicile.
Sincerely,
Daniel Morgan
Here is what I wrote them:
Subject: Support for HB2036 - Disabled Veteran Exemption
Dear Members of the Kansas Senate Assessment & Taxation Committee,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Brad Dugan, and I am writing to express my strong support for House Bill 2036, particularly the provisions related to the Disabled Veteran Exemption. As a concerned citizen and a disabled veteran myself, I believe that this legislation is crucial in recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by disabled veterans in our community. The taxes in my county are forcing me to look for a home in Missouri, just on the other side of Stateline Road.
House Bill 2036 represents a commendable effort to provide financial relief and support to disabled veterans who have selflessly served our country. The proposed Disabled Veteran Exemption not only acknowledges the sacrifices made by these individuals but also strives to ease the economic burden they may carry as a result of their service-related disabilities.
As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life, I understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for disabled veterans. The tax exemptions outlined in HB2036 would undoubtedly contribute to the well-being and financial stability of disabled veterans and their families, allowing them to better integrate into civilian life.
I kindly urge you, as esteemed members of the Senate Assessment & Taxation Committee, to consider the positive impact that HB2036 can have on the lives of disabled veterans in our state. By supporting this legislation, you will not only be honoring the service and sacrifices of these brave men and women but also taking a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and supportive community for all veterans.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I trust that you will carefully consider the positive implications of HB2036 for disabled veterans in Kansas. Your support for this bill will undoubtedly make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country with dedication and valor.
Sincerely,
Brad Dugan
Johnson County, Kansas
Subject: Support for HB2036 - Disabled Veteran Exemption
Dear Members of the Kansas Senate Assessment & Taxation Committee,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Brad Dugan, and I am writing to express my strong support for House Bill 2036, particularly the provisions related to the Disabled Veteran Exemption. As a concerned citizen and a disabled veteran myself, I believe that this legislation is crucial in recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by disabled veterans in our community. The taxes in my county are forcing me to look for a home in Missouri, just on the other side of Stateline Road.
House Bill 2036 represents a commendable effort to provide financial relief and support to disabled veterans who have selflessly served our country. The proposed Disabled Veteran Exemption not only acknowledges the sacrifices made by these individuals but also strives to ease the economic burden they may carry as a result of their service-related disabilities.
As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life, I understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for disabled veterans. The tax exemptions outlined in HB2036 would undoubtedly contribute to the well-being and financial stability of disabled veterans and their families, allowing them to better integrate into civilian life.
I kindly urge you, as esteemed members of the Senate Assessment & Taxation Committee, to consider the positive impact that HB2036 can have on the lives of disabled veterans in our state. By supporting this legislation, you will not only be honoring the service and sacrifices of these brave men and women but also taking a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and supportive community for all veterans.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I trust that you will carefully consider the positive implications of HB2036 for disabled veterans in Kansas. Your support for this bill will undoubtedly make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country with dedication and valor.
Sincerely,
Brad Dugan
Johnson County, Kansas
I'm taking the morning off work and am going to try and make it to the hearing. I live in south KC about an hour 1/2 away.
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Will continue on Tuesday. Anyone, family, friends, in state, out of state can submit testimony. Please consider supporting in person on Tuesday. After Proponents finish on Tuesday opponents will testify. Showing up in person does not require you to speak at the committee.
Please continue to share and bring awareness.
| Tue, Jan 23, 2024 | Senate | Hearing continuation: Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 9:30 AM Room 548-S |
Is there a email address to write a letter? Currently living in Mississippi and had hoped to move to Kansas. Everything was lining up until we found out about the 350k limit and the annual re evaluation. Not much in Manhattan under that price with the possibility of the valuation increasing. Stopped us cold with the thought of the taxes when we calculated them. Over 6k a year or $500 a month on top of mortgage. Even Mississippi is total tax exemption for 100% Va.
Would still love to move there because our son is living in manhattan, but looks like the plan is Texas at this point.
Would still love to move there because our son is living in manhattan, but looks like the plan is Texas at this point.
Unfortunately the time has passed to submit written testimony. You still can reach out to senators at this time to inform them of your situation. I can send a list of all the senators and a list of the senators in the assessment and taxation committee.
It was mentioned today in committee that senator Tyson plans to work HB2036 in committee next week.
Once I can upload the senator email list today feel free to send your email.
It was mentioned today in committee that senator Tyson plans to work HB2036 in committee next week.
Once I can upload the senator email list today feel free to send your email.
The committee assistant uploaded the testimonies for the 23rd today. I believe they included yours as well so perfect timing!