KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The Kansas Senate passed a bill to create a sports authority, a board that would oversee a new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, and a team headquarters in Olathe.
The legislation is written for a professional team in the National Football League.
Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, Kan.(Isaac Deer/WIBW)
The Kansas Senate passed the bill 30-10 on the evening of Friday, March 27, where changes were made. This bill then went to the House, where it was passed 78-44.
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The Chiefs insist on their new facilities being owned by the public, not the team. This sports authority is needed to make that happen.
The bill is now headed to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk.
KCTV5 will update this as new information is available.
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