Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 1603: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to value residential real property, commercial and industrial real property and mobile homes personal property based on the fair market value or average fair market value and providing that the legislature may provide by law for the freezing of property tax valuations for owner-occupied residential property of qualifying seniors.

Passed both chambers Last action April 9, 2026: Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Ty Masterson, Sen. Chase Blasi and Sen. Ethan Corson appointed as third conferees

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SCR 1603 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kansas Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to value residential real property, commercial and industrial real property and mobile homes personal property based on the fair market value or average fair market value and providing that the legislature may provide by law for the freezing of property tax valuations for owner-occupied residential property of qualifying seniors. Primary sponsor: Caryn Tyson (Republican), Larry Alley (Republican), Chase Blasi (Republican), Craig Bowser (Republican), J.R. Claeys, Joseph Claeys, Renee Erickson (Republican), Beverly Gossage (Republican), Jeff Klemp (Republican), Rick Kloos (Republican), Ty Masterson (Republican), Mike Murphy (Republican), Virgil Peck (Republican), Mike Petersen (Republican), Tim Shallenburger (Republican), Brad Starnes (Republican), Mike Thompson (Republican), Kellie Warren (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Ty Masterson, Sen. Chase Blasi and Sen. Ethan Corson appointed as third conferees.

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