Session of 2026
Supplemental note on SENATE BILL no. 393
As Amended by Senate Committee on Commerce
Brief*
SB 393, as amended, would authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages 23 hours a day, seven days a week, for the duration of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
The bill would authorize the Board of County Commissioners of any county by resolution, or the governing body of any city by ordinance, to elect to allow such sales. A county or city making such an election would be required to submit a copy of the resolution or ordinance to the Director of the Department of Revenue’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (Director).
Any entity located within such a city or county and licensed by the State to sell alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage in the original package or for consumption on the premises would be permitted to make such sales between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the immediately following day, from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026.
The bill would be in effect upon publication in the Kansas Register and the provisions of the bill would expire from and after July 20, 2026.
Background
The bill was introduced by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs at the request of Senator Thomas. The bill was referred to Senate Committee on Commerce on February 10, 2026.
Senate Committee on Commerce
In the Senate Committee hearing, Senator Thomas and a representative of the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association provided proponent testimony. Proponents generally stated the bill would help Kansas meet the unique international moment by welcoming visitors for the FIFA World Cup, making Kansas more economically competitive with Missouri, and increasing revenues for Kansas businesses.
Written-only proponent testimony was provided by representatives of Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association.
No other testimony was provided.
The Senate Committee amended the bill to:
● Authorize sales under the bill only within electing cities or counties;
● Require cities or counties that elect to allow such sales to submit a copy of the resolution or ordinance to the Director; and
● Make a technical amendment.
Fiscal Information
According to the fiscal note prepared by the Division of the Budget on the bill, as introduced, the Kansas Department of Revenue estimates enactment of the bill would require additional State General Fund expenditures of $670 in FY 2026 to revise publications and issue notices. The Department also indicates the bill could result in additional collection of taxes and a potential need for additional enforcement activity but did not provide an estimate. Any fiscal effect associated with the bill is not reflected in The FY 2027 Governor’s Budget Report.
The League of Kansas Municipalities and the Kansas Association of Counties indicate the bill could have a fiscal effect on local governments but did not provide an estimate.
Alcoholic beverage sales; FIFA 2026 World Cup