SB523

Authorizing the governor to make a declaration of need for enhanced security for an extraordinary event and providing certain powers to the governor during a period of such declaration.

Introduced·3/2/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB523 authorizes the governor to declare enhanced security needs for significant events and grants specific powers during such declarations.

Kansas SB523 allows the governor to declare a need for enhanced security for extraordinary events that significantly impact Kansas, such as the FIFA World Cup or the Super Bowl. This declaration authorizes the governor to utilize state resources, transfer supervision and functions of state departments, require cooperation from state and local agencies, and request federal aid. The declaration activates disaster response plans and can last up to 150 days, extendable by the legislative coordinating council.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 5

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Mar 3

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Mar 2

Senate

Senate Introduced