Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HR6033

Introduced
3/3/26  
Enrolled
3/10/26  

Caption

Approving the gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation.

Impact

If passed, HR6033 would have a significant impact on the laws governing gaming operations in Kansas, establishing a framework that allows the Wyandotte Nation to conduct gaming activities under state regulations. This arrangement may facilitate economic development, generate revenue, and create job opportunities in the region. Furthermore, the compact is likely to set precedents for future agreements between the state and other tribal entities, shaping the way state laws interact with tribal sovereignty and gaming operations.

Summary

House Resolution 6033 (HR6033) aims to approve the gaming compact between the Wyandotte Nation and the State of Kansas. Submitted by the Governor to the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations on February 17, 2026, this resolution seeks formal validation of the agreement that outlines the terms under which the Wyandotte Nation can operate gaming facilities within the state. With this resolution, the House of Representatives signals its support for the cooperative relationship between the state and the Wyandotte Nation, reiterating the commitment to fostering positive state-tribal relations.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HR6033 appears to be generally supportive within the legislative context, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of gaming compacts as a means of acknowledging tribal sovereignty and enhancing economic development. However, discussions may surface regarding the implications of such agreements for local economies and their alignment with state interests, though the formal adoption of the resolution thus far indicates a consensus on the present proposal.

Contention

While the current narrative around HR6033 seems to favor its passage, potential points of contention may arise in the details of the compact regarding revenue sharing, regulatory oversight, and the scope of gaming activities permitted. Stakeholders, including local governments and community members, could voice concerns about how the compact meets local needs and protects community interests, particularly if other tribes seek similar arrangements without adequate consideration of local implications.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

KS SR1702

A resolution honoring the life, career and trailblazing achievements of Kansas icon Ed Dwight.

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SCR1601

Informing the Governor that the two houses of the Legislature are organized and ready to receive communications.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

KS SR1703

Recognizing November 14, 2024, as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.