The bill establishes the Kansas sports tourism grant program, administered by the secretary of commerce, aimed at providing matching grants to tourism or sports-related organizations to enhance sports tourism events in Kansas. The program is designed to help communities attract high-quality sports events that can generate significant economic impact through out-of-state spending. Grants will be awarded on a $1-for-$1 matching basis, contingent upon a post-event analysis, and will be prioritized for new planned events when applications exceed available funding. The bill also stipulates that at least $250,000 of the available funds must be reserved for events in counties other than Sedgwick, Wyandotte, and Johnson.

Key provisions include the requirement for applicants to submit their applications at least a specified number of days before the event, along with a fee of up to $100 to cover administrative costs. The bill outlines the types of expenses that grant funds can cover, such as travel, marketing, and site fees, while prohibiting funds from being used for certain expenses like facility construction or debts incurred prior to the grant pledge. Additionally, the secretary of commerce is tasked with submitting an annual report detailing the program's impact, including the number of grants awarded and the economic benefits generated. The provisions of the bill are set to expire on June 30, 2031, with a transition of funds to the state general fund thereafter.