Kansas bill to oversee Chiefs stadium development passes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas lawmakers have passed the Kansas Sports Authority bill, the final plan needed to oversee the Chiefs Stadium.
The Senate voted to pass House Bill 2466 in a 30-1 vote Friday evening, just hours before its midnight deadline.
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The bill focuses on creating a Sports Authority Board of 11 members who would be responsible for issuing bonds and overseeing the development of major sports facilities, such as the Chiefs’ stadium.
Under the bill, both the Olathe and Kansas City, Kansas mayors could serve on the board, a decision that came into question just weeks prior during a joint committee meeting in Topeka.
The bill would also require the Kansas Senate to sign off on all board appointees, to ensure they are qualified.
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“House Bill 2466 strikes the right balance between opportunity and responsibility. This is a bold strategic step forward, one that will grow our economy, support our workforce, and position Kansas to compete on the national stage,” said Senator Jeff Klemp (R), Leavenworth.
The bill also includes certain guardrails, such as visitor tracking, to make sure the project is paying off.
The bill will now head to Kansas Governor Kelly’s desk to either be signed or vetoed.
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