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KS HB2767

KS HB2767
Establishing the Kansas military affairs commission and prescribing the powers and duties thereof.


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Introduced
02/10/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning veterans and military; relating to commissions; establishing the Kansas military affairs commission; prescribing the powers and duties thereof.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Kansas Military Affairs Commission, which will officially be the successor to the Governor's Military Council and will be an advisory body within the Governor's office. The commission's voting membership will increase from 13 to 16 members, including the Governor as chair, the Adjutant General, legislative leaders or their designees, the Secretary of Commerce, the executive director of the Kansas Office of Veterans' Services, representatives from specific counties with active military installations, an active duty military spouse, and individuals with military experience. Appointed members will serve at the pleasure of the governor, and the commission will also have 11 non-voting ex officio members representing military installations, state educational institutions, and the Kansas Fusion Center. The commission is tasked with advising the governor and legislature on military-affiliated issues, recommending strategies to grow the military presence in Kansas, supporting necessary infrastructure, improving employment and quality of life for military families, fostering community relations with military installations, advocating for Kansas in Department of Defense matters, building support for the armed services, and protecting existing and pursuing new military missions and defense-related industries in the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Federal and State Affairs (House)

Last Action

Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Alley, Senator Owens and Senator Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees (on 03/24/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2767/
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2767_03_0000.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Blasi) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2767_s_4482.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2767_03_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2767_02_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Commerce Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2767_s_4387.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2767_02_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2767_01_0000.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Mosley) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2767_h_4068.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by House Committee of the Whole} https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2767_01_0000.pdf
House Committee on Veterans and Military Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2767_h_3996.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2767_00_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2767_00_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2767_00_0000.pdf
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