Kansas lawmakers approve tax bill but state still might not see big tax cuts

Kansas State Capitol in Topeka
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The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature approved a bill early Saturday morning that would cut income, sales and property taxes by more than $1.5 billion over three years.

However, statements from Gov. Laura Kelly earlier in the week and from a top aide Friday night suggested she might veto the plan.

It wasn’t clear if supporters would have the two-thirds majorities in both chambers needed to override such an action. The votes were 24-9 in the Senate and 119-0 in the House. The results showed Kelly's fellow Democrats were split. In the Senate, they largely opposed the plan, while in the House, they supported the bill.

Lawmakers adjourned Saturday morning for their spring break but are set to reconvene April 25 for their last five days in session this year.

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