The bill amends K.S.A. 12-17,179 to allow cities that created redevelopment districts in eligible areas approved for STAR bonds before the effective date of the act to elect, by ordinance, to apply the provisions of the act to those districts. Specifically, it references the city of Manhattan Discovery Center and the Schlitterbahn project in Wyandotte County as examples of eligible projects. Additionally, the bill modifies the expiration date for the provisions regarding STAR bond projects, extending it from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030.

Furthermore, the bill repeals K.S.A. 12-17,179 entirely, indicating a significant change in the legal framework governing STAR bond projects. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, signaling an immediate implementation of the new provisions for eligible cities.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-17