As the Kansas House mulls an expected override effort of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a Republican-backed tax reduction plan, the governor’s plan is now officially in front of lawmakers.
Hearings started this week and will continue at least Thursday.
Last week, the governor vetoed House Bill 2284, the Republican tax reduction plan. The plans have several similar components like eliminating state taxes on Social Security and exempting the first $100,000 in state property taxes. Both also adjust standard deductions, but by different amounts. However, a key difference is the Republicans’ use of a 5.25 percent rate on income taxes above the first $6,150 for single residents or $12,300 for married couples.
The Republican plan passed both chambers with large but not veto-proof majorities. There are indications there may be enough override votes in the House but not in the Senate at this time.
