This bill authorizes the creation of port authorities by the governing body of the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, with legislative approval through the enactment of a bill. It amends K.S.A. 12-3402 to outline the purposes and powers of port authorities, which include promoting economic development, fostering commerce, and providing employment opportunities. The bill also establishes that no port authority can be created without legislative approval and details the process for amending cooperative agreements for joint port authorities.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 12-3402 and includes various amendments to clarify the roles and limitations of port authorities, such as the requirement for voter approval before any tax levies can be made to support the authority's operations. It specifies that the obligations of the port authority are not the obligations of the state or the creating city or county unless approved by a majority vote of the electors. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-3402