Proposes a Constitutional amendment authorizing the separation of Kansas City from Jackson County upon approval by the voters
HJR 107 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Kansas City residents and Jackson County residents to vote on separating the city from the county. If approved by voters in both areas, the city would become an independent home rule city, managing its own services like law enforcement, courts, transportation, and utilities. A City-County Transition Committee - composed of city leaders and county members not representing the city - must develop a detailed separation plan covering contracts, infrastructure, and service transitions before a vote. The plan would require dual approval from both Kansas City and Jackson County voters in a 2026 election (or later special elections if rejected), with re-submission every ten years until approved. This is a procedural proposal, not an immediate law, pending voter approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Referred: Local Government(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Steinmeyer
RRepublican
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