TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill that will limit the power of Kansas cities and counties to levy property taxes starting next year.

The new law revises a property tax lid that was enacted last year and had been set to take effect in January 2018. Brownback signed the bill Monday to make the effective date January 2017 instead.

Cities and counties won’t be allowed to spend an increase in property tax revenues above the rate of inflation without voters’ approval. The law contains exceptions for bond payments, spending on court judgments and other items.

Local officials who couldn’t spend the extra revenues would have to drop tax levies.

Supporters contend local voters will have more control over fiscal decisions. Critics worry that local services will be hurt.