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Kansas Lawmakers to Consider Chiefs’ STAR Bond Deadline Extension

Senate President Ty Masterson has scheduled a July 7 council meeting to weigh the Chiefs’ request for more time under a law permitting retroactive STAR bond extensions.

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is calling a meeting to discuss extending the timeline to negotiate stadium subsidies for Chiefs and Royals.
A giant American flag and fireworks fill the sky during the opening ceremonies for the home opener game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the LA Chargers on Thursday September 15, 2022 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Overview

  • Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson called the Legislative Coordinating Council to meet on July 7 to discuss extending the June 30 STAR bond deadline.
  • Chiefs President Mark Donovan formally requested the extension in a June 26 letter, citing progress in stadium negotiations with Kansas officials.
  • House Bill 2001, passed in 2024, grants lawmakers authority to approve or retroactively extend STAR bond offers for one year after the official deadline.
  • Missouri’s recently approved incentive package would cover up to 50% of stadium costs but mandates a local funding commitment, unlike Kansas’s offer.
  • Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins opposes extending the STAR bond deadline, placing decisive power in the hands of the majority-Republican council.