TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - A bill passed out of a Kansas legislative committee Monday night could lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to cross the state line.

Kansas lawmakers say last month's failure of Question 1, which would have allowed the extension of a three-eighths cent sales tax to construct a new Royals ballpark and renovate Arrowhead Stadium, allows Kansas an opportunity to be on the map for professional sports.

The stadium, or stadiums, would be funded by using STAR bonds, which provide financing without needing citizen approval or imposing new taxes. The projects would be financed through future sales tax revenue. 

Lawmakers are viewing the proposal as a significant opportunity to attract both of Kansas City's professional sports teams in the four major leagues. The Chiefs and Royals would have until June 2025 to decide on accepting the state's proposal. If the teams decline, the deal remains open to an NBA or NHL team.

"Our message is we're here for you," said Kansas House Rep. Sean Tarwater. "We have the best deal that we could possibly draft for you. And let's do this. Let's do this deal."

The Senate and House Commerce Conference Committee's bill is offering the teams 100% financing, and STAR bonds for up to 30 years, for up to two stadiums with at least 30,000 seats.

"After the message that they were delivered by Frank White and Jackson County, we would hope that this kind of a message would attract them," Tarwater said.

The Senate and House are expected to vote on the bill by Tuesday evening.