Initiative election on levying tax or other revenue measure

12-138a. Initiative election on levying tax or other revenue measure. The governing body of any city shall be required to submit to a referendum the question of levying any tax or other revenue measure, authorized by the provisions of this act or other enactment referring to this act, upon the receipt of a petition signed by a number of electors of the city equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the number of electors who voted at the last preceding regular city election. If a majority of the electors voting thereon at such election shall approve the proposed tax or other revenue measure, the governing body of such city shall then provide by ordinance for the levy of such tax or revenue measure. An election held under the provisions of this section shall be scheduled and conducted in the same manner as if an ordinance was being submitted to the electors, except that the proposition shall state the nature of the tax or revenue measure, its proposed rate and the date it would take effect. History: L. 1977, ch. 56, § 3; May 13. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Home Rule Power for Cities and Counties in Kansas," Michael R. Heim, 66 J.K.B.A. No. 1, 26 (1997). "People Have the Power: The Power of Petition," Robert W. Parnacott, 80 J.K.B.A. No. 3, 32 (2011). Attorney General's Opinions: Petitions; county-wide initiative; no constitutional or statutory basis. 84-100. City initiative election on levying tax or other revenue measure. 92-103. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026