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KS SB200
KS SB200Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning purple heart awards; designating Kansas as a purple heart state; requiring the governor to declare August 7 of each year as a purple heart day.
AI Summary
This bill officially designates Kansas as a purple heart state, recognizing the citizens who have been wounded in combat while serving in the armed forces. The legislation requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation on August 7th as Purple Heart Day, a tradition originally established by George Washington in 1782 and revived in 1932. The bill directs the executive director of the office of veterans services to promote the day by asking local veterans' organizations to plan special activities honoring Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to service members wounded in action, and since 1997, it has been limited to military personnel. The bill calls on all Kansas residents to take time on Purple Heart Day to recognize and commemorate these veterans who have demonstrated commitment and valor in serving the nation. The act will take effect immediately upon publication in the state statute book.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (39)
Larry Alley (R)*,
Mike Argabright (R),
Rick Billinger (R),
Chase Blasi (R),
Tory Marie Blew (R),
Elaine Bowers (R),
Craig Bowser (R),
Joseph Claeys (R),
William Clifford (R),
Ethan Corson (D),
Brenda Dietrich (R),
Renee Erickson (R),
Mike Fagg (R),
Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D),
Marci Francisco (D),
Beverly Gossage (R),
David Haley (D),
Cindy Holscher (D),
Jeff Klemp (R),
Richard Kloos (R),
Ty Masterson (R),
Michael Murphy (R),
Stephen Owens (R),
Virgil Peck (R),
Mike Petersen (R),
Pat Pettey (D),
TJ Rose (R),
Ron Ryckman Sr. (R),
Patrick Schmidt (D),
Tim Shallenburger (R),
Douglas Shane (R),
Brad Starnes (R),
Dinah Sykes (D),
Adam Thomas (R),
Mike Thompson (R),
Kenny Titus (R),
Caryn Tyson (R),
Mary Ware (D),
Kellie Warren (R),
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM Room 159-S (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb200/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb200_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb200_00_0000.pdf |
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