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Read. Follow. Verify.Kansas Legislature ratifies emergency declaration for Douglas, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties through July 30, 2026, for World Cup preparations
Last action · April 10, 2026: Died on Senate General OrdersSponsor: Chris Croft
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What This Bill Proposed
Kansas ratifies and extends the declaration issued by Governor Laura Kelly for Douglas, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties through July 30, 2026, to address public safety, security, transportation, and infrastructure challenges associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Enables state emergency management coordination, activation of the , and resource allocation to support local jurisdictions dealing with projected population influxes and infrastructure demands.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major international men's football championship tournament jointly hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. context
- Under Kansas law (K.S.A. 48-924), the governor is empowered to issue a state of disaster emergency, which typically requires legislative ratification if extended beyond a specified duration. context
Who It Would Have Affected
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Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties
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The center must be activated to provide situational awareness, coordinate with federal and state partners, and support local jurisdictions.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This resolution did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
9 actions- Apr 10, 2026SenateDied on Senate General Orders
- Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Now working on
- Feb 18, 2026SenateFloorCommittee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
- Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Now working on
- Feb 17, 2026HouseFloorEmergency Final Action - Adopted
- Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroducedReceived and Introduced
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- Feb 17, 2026SenateCommitteeref_rbc_236
- Feb 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
- Feb 13, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Committee of the Whole
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Extended Emergency Window Around World Cup Dates
The emergency declaration extends through July 30, 2026, which covers both the duration of the tournament (June 11 to July 19, 2026) and provides a post-event buffer period for infrastructure and security wind-down.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment25Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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