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KS HB2256
Directing the governor to create and award the order of the sunflower to recognize military spouses' service to their communities.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the governor; creating the order of the sunflower; directing the governor to award the order of the sunflower to recognize military spouses' service to their communities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Order of the Sunflower" award, which the governor of Kansas will create and present to military spouses who have made significant contributions to their communities. To be eligible, military spouses must have demonstrated a notable impact on their unity command, military installation, local community, or the state of Kansas. The award will be granted based on recommendations submitted through the governor's office constituent services website, which must include details such as dates of service, significant accomplishments, and recommendations from the unit command. The goal of the award is to recognize and honor the important service and support that military spouses provide, acknowledging their often overlooked contributions to both military and civilian communities. The act will go into effect immediately upon publication in the state statute book.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Veterans and Military (H)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2256/ |
| House Committee on Veterans and Military Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2256_h_1324.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2256_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2256_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2256_00_0000.pdf |
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