All Roll Calls
Yes: 162 • No: 0
KansasHB 27112025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Modifying and updating procedures for dissolution of cities of the third class.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
City dissolution vote and property tax
Residents of a third-class city can trigger a vote to dissolve by petition. A majority of qualified voters must sign. The city council must order the election within 10 days. The question goes on the next primary or general ballot at least 60 days after the petition. Ballots read "For a city" or "Against a city." After the county canvass certifies results, the council counts and records them within three days. If two-thirds vote "Against a city," the city ends. The area becomes part of the township and follows township law. City records go to the township clerk. If the city has unpaid debts, the township trustee must levy property taxes at the next annual levy. Only property within the former city is taxed to pay those debts. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
Old third-class city rule repealed
The law repeals an older third-class city statute. Kansas statute 15-111 is removed from state law. This change takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 122 Nay: 0
Yes: 122 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
3/23/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 16, 2026
3/16/2026HouseConsent Calendar Passed Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/10/2026SenateHearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
3/5/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by
3/5/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
2/18/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed; Yea: 122 Nay: 0
2/17/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/17/2026SenateHearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
2/11/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by
2/11/2026HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Elections; Referred to Committee on Local Government
2/9/2026HouseIntroduced
2/5/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Elections
2/5/2026House
Bill Text
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