All Roll Calls
Yes: 155 • No: 5
KansasSB 72025–2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Increasing the statutory limits on bonds issued by a township based on township population and purpose of the bond issuance.
Sponsored By: Kenny Titus (Republican)
Signed by Governor
local government
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Debt limits and terms for townships
Bonds issued under township building rules have a separate cap of 5% of the township’s assessed property value. These bonds must be serial and mature in roughly equal amounts within 20 years. They are a lien on all taxable property in the township. The township can levy taxes as needed to pay principal and interest.
Higher bond caps for Kansas townships
Township boards can issue bonds to fix, rebuild, or equip township buildings. The cap depends on population: up to 1% of assessed property value for 5,000 people or fewer; up to 5% for 5,001–10,000; and up to 10% for more than 10,000. Voters must approve the bonds in a township election. The township can raise property taxes as needed to pay the bonds. The law replaces the old township bond rules with these updated limits.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kenny Titus
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 116 Nay: 5
Yes: 116 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 39 Nay: 0
Yes: 39 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025
3/24/2025SenateEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 14, 2025
3/14/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
3/7/2025HouseEmergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 116 Nay: 5
3/7/2025HouseHearing: Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
3/3/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Local Government
3/3/2025HouseReceived and Introduced
2/13/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Local Government
2/13/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
2/11/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 0
2/11/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
2/5/2025SenateHearing: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 142-S
1/28/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
1/15/2025SenateIntroduced
1/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
As introduced
Enrolled
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