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KS HB2793
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Kansas Sports Facilities Authority as a political subdivision of the state with nine voting members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, the Secretary of Commerce, and the professional sports team, with initial appointments due by August 31, 2026
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Defines "professional sports" exclusively as the National Football League and authorizes the authority to construct, finance, own, and manage stadiums, practice facilities, and related infrastructure for NFL teams
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Grants broad tax exemptions including property tax exemption for authority-owned facilities and sales/use tax exemption for construction materials, equipment, and furnishings purchased for sports facility projects
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Authorizes the authority to issue special obligation bonds (not backed by state credit), enter lease and use agreements allowing teams to retain revenues from tickets, concessions, naming rights, and advertising, and requires teams to play substantially all home games at the facility
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Requires annual reports to legislative committees beginning January 15, 2027, mandates third-party audits, and specifies that lease agreements must address facility disposition if a team relocates, ensuring no ongoing state financial obligation
Legislative Description
Enacting the Kansas sports authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events.
Last Action
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
3/13/2026