In the "Games of Thrones" series, a handful of political powerbrokers attempt to gain control of the Seven Kingdoms and reign over the world known as Westeros.

In real life, Kansas lawmakers made a major move Tuesday to gain access to the Chiefs Kingdom.

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Kansas legislators approved a plan for luring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals away from Missouri and across the border. The lawmakers passed a measure to authorize state bonds to help finance new stadiums and practice facilities for both teams.

Gov. Laura Kelly released a statement on the measure’s passing.

"I pledged to work with members of both parties on policies that are beneficial to Kansas," she said. "The bipartisan effort to invite the Chiefs and Royals to Kansas shows we're all-in on keeping our beloved teams in the Kansas City metro. 

"Kansas now has the opportunity to become a professional sports powerhouse with the Chiefs and Royals potentially joining Sporting KC as major league attractions, all with robust, revenue-generating entertainment districts surrounding them providing new jobs, new visitors, and new revenues that boost the Kansas economy."

The approval was a part of a two-month push to take advantage of Missouri voters’ refusal to continue a local sales tax used to finance the upkeep of the teams’ stadiums.

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Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas promised to lay out a plan to keep both teams.

"Today was largely, in my opinion, about leverage," Lucas said. "And the teams are in an exceptional leverage position."

The plan would allow state bonds to cover up to 70% of each new stadium, paying them off over 30 years with revenues from sports betting, state lottery ticket sales and new sales and alcohol taxes from the districts built around the new stadiums.

The Chiefs and Royals both released statements on the legislation.

"We appreciate that leaders in the State of Kansas proactively reached out to us for input on the proposed STAR Bond legislation," the Chiefs said, via FOX 4 KC. "We support their efforts to expand the existing program and congratulate them on passing the legislation in special session. We look forward to exploring the options this legislation may provide.

"We’re grateful to the Kansas Legislature for today’s bipartisan action that gives the state a pragmatic tool in which to achieve its economic development goals," the Royals added. "The Kansas City Royals look forward to additional conversations as we evaluate where we will play baseball in the future. We will always prioritize the best interests of our fans, associates, and taxpayers in this process."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Baseball icon Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," died on Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants announced. He was 93.

The 24-time MLB All-Star spent the vast majority of his storied career with the Giants organization. The team released a statement mourning the life of the legendary player.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93," the Giants said in a statement.

As tributes poured in, one baseball player who grew up watching Mays became emotional as he recalled one of his fondest memories of the two-time National League MVP.

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"At Shea Stadium when (Mays) was younger… and I also was in his company when he was older and he was legally blind," former MLB player and current broadcaster Keith Hernandez said during the New York Mets game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. "And what always came off was … and he was the "Say Hey Kid," and he had that … personality, infectious and genuine. 

"And I got to tell him that he was the greatest player I ever saw." 

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Hernandez made his big league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1974 and retired following the 1990 season.

Mays spent one season in the Negro Leagues before making his MLB debut in 1951. He spent the final two seasons of his professional career with the Mets, last playing in 1973.

Willie's son, Michael Mays, said loved ones were by his dad's side when he died.

"My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones," Michael Mays said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love you have shown him over the years. You have been his life’s blood."

May finished his career with 3,293 base hits.

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