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Overview of 2012 State Legislative Program for Finance and Administration Committee

The 2012 State Legislative Program outlines the key issues and standing positions of the Finance and Administration Committee as of December 6, 2011. It highlights the background since the last formal program in 2008, discusses critical and current issues such as tax structure, redistricting, and social services, and identifies funding sources like the Motor Fuel and Alcoholic Liquor Taxes. The program is prepared for consideration at the upcoming City Council meeting on December 12, with legislative sessions starting on January 9.

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Overview of 2012 State Legislative Program for Finance and Administration Committee

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  1. 2012 State Legislative Program Finance and Administration Committee December 6, 2011

  2. Overview • Background • Standing Positions • Critical Issues • Current Issues • Final Comments

  3. Background • City has not had a formal program since the 2008 session • Spoken with other Johnson County Cities and the County • Looked at League of Kansas Municipalities state program • Contacted the Chamber

  4. Items on the Horizon • Tax Structure • Education • Redistricting • KPERS • Social Services

  5. Standing Legislative Positions • Home Rule • Economic Development • Homeland Security • Local Option for Public Employer-Employee Relations • KOMA/KORA • Extended Municipal Budget Certification • Water Planning • Unfunded Mandates

  6. Critical Issues • State pass through funding • Motor Fuel Tax • Alcoholic Liquor Tax • Tax and spending caps

  7. Motor Fuel Tax • 2010 the this accounted for $1,647,405. • This is our primary funding source for paying for our major street projects.

  8. Alcoholic Liquor Tax • 2010 this funding totaled $705,555 • Pays for: • School Resource Officers • Salary of staff that coordinates Alcohol Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) agencies • Alcohol Task Force Programs • Parks Projects • General Fund

  9. Current Issues • Transportation • Tax Base Policy • Education • KPERS • Human Services • Mental Health • Publication of Legal Notices • Redistricting

  10. Next Steps • Recommend forwarding to the December 12 City Council meeting for approval • Send out this program to our representatives • State session begins on January 9th • Provide updates to the City Manager on developments

  11. Questions/Comments

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