KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas is looking to extend its Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond package to attract the Kansas City Chiefs over to the Sunflower State.
Kansas Republican Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Thursday that he has called a meeting of the Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) for July 7 at 2 p.m. to discuss extending the deadline for the STAR Bond legislation adopted during the 2024 Special Session.
STAR Bonds have been used to develop Kansas Speedway and Children’s Mercy Park.
Masterson said the decision to call the meeting comes after the LCC received a letter from Chiefs President Mark Donovan, requesting the deadline be extended “in light of substantial progress the Chiefs have made in discussions with the administration.”
To read the full letter from Chiefs President Mark Donovan, see here.
In the letter, Donovan states “Your vision opened the door to a transformational opportunity—not only for the State of Kansas but for our organization as well. Together, we have the opportunity to bring the National Football League (NFL) to Kansas, anchored by a world-class domed stadium, new team headquarters, a state-of-the-art practice facility, and a vibrant mixed-use and entertainment district.”
Donovan goes on to say, “We believe the foundation is in place for something truly historic—not only for our team but for the future of the State’s economy and national profile. The possibilities for job creation, tourism, long-term tax revenue, and regional pride are unparalleled, and this project has the potential to reshape the State’s economic trajectory for decades to come.”
“The letter from Mark Donovan indicates that the drive to bring this historic project to Kansas is moving down the field,” Masterson commented. “Now that we are in the red zone, this extension will provide stakeholders sufficient time to ensure the ball crosses the goal line.”
The original Legislation was set to expire on June 30, 2025. Masterson said, “the law enacted allows for an extension for a full year, it is my belief that the LCC will likely prefer to have this matter resolved by the end of 2025.”
