Kansas HCR5031: Ratifying and providing for the continuation of the state of disaster emergency declaration issued on February 9, 2026, for Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution ratifying the State of Disaster Emergency declaration issued on February 9, 2026, by Governor Laura Kelly in response to the impacts associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup activities affecting Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties; providing for the continuation thereof in Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties through July 30, 2026.

From the introduced text, February 13, 2026:

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ratifying the State of Disaster Emergency declaration issued on February 9, 2026, by Governor Laura Kelly in response to the impacts associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup activities affecting Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties; providing for the continuation thereof in Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties through July 30, 2026. WHEREAS, On February 9, 2026, Governor Laura Kelly issued a State of Disaster Emergency declaration for Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties pursuant to K.S.A. 48-924 in response to the significant public safety, security, transportation and infrastructure challenges associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and WHEREAS, The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities in North America, with Kansas City, Missouri, hosting six matches, including one quaterfinal match; and WHEREAS, Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties will host teams, training sites and practice facilities and are expected to experience substantial increases in population density, traffic and public gatherings, including FanFest events and watch parties; and WHEREAS, The event is projected to generate approximately 650,000 visitors in the region, placing extraordinary demands on local public safety, emergency management, transportation systems and other essential infrastructure; and WHEREAS, The State Emergency Operations Center must be activated to provide situational awareness to elected officials, coordinate with federal partners and other …

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Sponsors

• Chris Croft (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died on Senate General Orders
2. February 18, 2026: Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
3. February 17, 2026: Referred to Committee of the Whole
4. February 17, 2026: Received and Introduced
5. February 17, 2026: Emergency Final Action - Adopted; Yea 121, Nay 2, Absent 2
6. February 13, 2026: Referred to Committee of the Whole
7. February 13, 2026: Introduced

Votes

• Emergency Final Action - Adopted (February 17, 2026): 121 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR5031?

HCR5031 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Ratifying and providing for the continuation of the state of disaster emergency declaration issued on February 9, 2026, for Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties.

What does HCR5031 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution ratifying the State of Disaster Emergency declaration issued on February 9, 2026, by Governor Laura Kelly in response to the impacts associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup activities affecting Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties; providing for the continuation thereof in Douglas, Johnson and Wyandotte counties through July 30, 2026.

What is the status of HCR5031?

Introduced as of February 13, 2026. Latest action: Died on Senate General Orders (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR5031?

Chris Croft (R).

Where is the official record for HCR5031?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hcr5031/