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KS HB2274
Removing the active requirement from military servicemembers for occupational licensure.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning occupational licensing; relating to occupational licensing, certification and registration fees; veterans and military; designating Kansas as a purple heart state; permitting homeless veterans to use alternative forms of proof of identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards; eliminating fees for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates for purposes of nondriver identification card applications; prohibiting such cards from expiring; removing the active requirement from military servicemembers for occupational licensure; amending K.S.A. 8-1325 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 8-1324, 48-3406 and 65-2418 and repealing the existing section sections.
AI Summary
This bill addresses several provisions related to veterans, military servicemembers, and occupational licensing in Kansas. Specifically, it removes the requirement for active military service when applying for occupational licenses, designates Kansas as a Purple Heart state to recognize wounded veterans, and provides special accommodations for homeless veterans. The bill allows military spouses and servicemembers to more easily obtain occupational licenses from other states, waives certain fees for veterans, and permits veterans to use alternative forms of identification. For homeless veterans, the bill eliminates fees for obtaining birth certificates and allows them to obtain non-driver identification cards without a permanent address. The bill also introduces an annual Purple Heart Day on August 7, during which the governor will issue a proclamation recognizing Purple Heart recipients and their service. Additionally, the legislation modifies various administrative processes related to identification cards and vital records, making it easier for veterans and military servicemembers to access government services and documentation. The changes aim to reduce bureaucratic barriers and provide additional support and recognition for military personnel and veterans.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Veterans and Military (H)
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2274/ |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2274_01_0000.pdf |
| Senate Committee Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2274_s_2194.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2274_01_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2274_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Veterans and Military Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2274_h_1325.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2274_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2274_00_0000.pdf |
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