Republican candidate for State Treasurer, Senator Caryn Tyson received national recognition as Legislator of the Year, for he leadership and work on Property Tax Transparency, Senate Bill 13. Tyson researched and led an effort in Kansas to stop automatic tax increases solely due to property valuation increases. SB 13 is being used as Model Legislation by other states. Tyson explained the meaning of the Bill:
In addition to Property Tax Transparency, SB 13 prohibits an increase in the appraised value of real property solely as a result of normal repair, replacement, or maintenance of existing structures, equipment or other improvements on the property, allows County Treasurers to establish property tax payment plans and removes the ineffective tax lid.
