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All 7,333 Active 167 In committee 6,653 Passed 437 Signed 940 Failed 4,983

passed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SR 1738: Congratulating the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools award recipients.

Senate Resolution 1738 formally congratulates and commends the 2025 and 2026 Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools Distinguished Teacher award recipients for their excellence in teaching and leadership. The resolution lists specific educators from various schools across Kansas who received these awards for their contributions to education. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Senator Mike Argabright, the sponsor of the measure.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 6047: recognizing and honoring Thomas Day.

This House resolution honors Thomas Day for his distinguished service as Director of Legislative Administrative Services to the Kansas Legislature. The bill formally acknowledges his decades of leadership, his extensive background in state government, and his active involvement in community service and civic organizations. By passing this resolution, the House expresses its sincere appreciation for Day's contributions to the state and recognizes his long-standing impact on legislative operations.

passed · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 1626: Providing for the adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular session of the Legislature.

This bill directs the Kansas Legislature to end its 2026 regular session on April 10, 2026, at the conclusion of that day's meeting. It also ensures that lawmakers participating in specific April meetings for administrative rules and education funding receive standard pay and travel expenses, even though a previous law had restricted such costs. Essentially, the resolution sets a final end date for the legislative year and clarifies reimbursement rules for certain committee activities before that date.

passed both · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2018: Senate Substitute for HB 2018 by Committee on Federal and State Affairs - Creating the crime of interference with the conduct of a religious assembly, providing criminal penalties therefor and providing for a civil cause of action for damages.

HB 2018 ensures that active military members, their spouses, and dependents cannot be barred from serving as poll workers in Kansas elections solely due to their residency location or whether they are registered voters. The bill explicitly prohibits county election officers and the secretary of state from disqualifying these individuals based on those two factors, while maintaining other existing requirements like age limits. This change directly affects military families and active-duty personnel who wish to serve in election roles, removing a common barrier related to temporary or non-permanent residence. The law applies to all elections and takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 6043: Commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller.

This bill is a House resolution that honors the life and public service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller, who passed away in February 2026. It recognizes her decades of work in education, business, and government, including her roles as a teacher, restaurant owner, county commissioner, state representative, and community leader. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Kansas families and communities but does not create new laws or change any policies. Its only effect is to officially celebrate her legacy within the Kansas House of Representatives.

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 6044: Commemorating the life and service of Representative Harold Lane.

This House resolution honors the life and public service of Representative Harold Lane, a former Kansas state representative from Topeka. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to local governance, his business career, and his legislative work on committees such as Appropriations and Energy and Environment. It serves as a commemorative tribute rather than enacting new laws or policies.

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 6045: Providing for a session of the House of Representatives to hear a message from Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui.

This resolution schedules a special session of the Kansas House of Representatives for March 26, 2026, to welcome Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui. The bill grants the ambassador the privilege to speak on the floor and authorizes the Speaker to recognize him for the address. Additionally, it appoints a committee of six House leaders to attend to the ambassador during the event. This measure is a procedural formality that facilitates a diplomatic greeting rather than enacting new laws or policies.

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 6046: Honoring and supporting United States veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992.

This Kansas House resolution honors U.S. military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992 and urges the federal Congress to award them the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The bill argues that these service members faced similar hazardous conditions to those who received the medal for service in El Salvador during the same period, creating an inconsistency in recognition. By requesting this specific federal decoration, the resolution seeks to provide equitable acknowledgment for the risks and sacrifices made by these veterans.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 6042: Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

This House Resolution strengthens the sister-state relationship between Kansas and Taiwan by reaffirming their shared democratic values and celebrating 37 years of partnership. The bill highlights existing academic exchanges and trade ties, such as drone industry visits and Mandarin language programs, while expressing support for future bilateral investment agreements. It also formally endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations, arguing that such inclusion benefits global health and safety.

passed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HCR 5036: Providing for the adjournment of the House of Representatives and the Senate for a period of time.

This bill sets the schedule for the Kansas Legislature to pause its regular sessions from March 27, 2026, to April 9, 2026. During this break, essential staff will remain on duty to handle communications from the Governor and manage urgent business, while most lawmakers will not receive their daily living allowances. However, legislators attending specific oversight committee meetings or authorized joint sessions will still be paid for their travel and daily expenses.

passed both · Kansas · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 334: Facilitating nursing workforce development by providing education levels for instructors at nursing schools as a requirement for state approval.

SB 334 requires nursing schools in Kansas seeking state approval to ensure their instructors hold nursing degrees at least one level higher than the program they teach (e.g., instructors for practical nursing programs must have a professional nursing degree). This directly affects all Kansas nursing schools applying for or renewing state approval. The bill amends existing law to mandate this faculty qualification standard as part of the approval process, with limited exemptions for schools facing hiring challenges. It does not alter nursing curricula or student requirements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

passed · Kansas · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 1737: Honoring and thanking Vietnam War Veterans for their service and sacrifice.

Senate Resolution 1737 is a commemorative measure that honors Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice. It acknowledges the nearly 9 million Americans who served during the conflict, including those who died or remain missing in action, and recognizes the challenges many veterans faced upon returning home. The resolution calls on the people of Kansas to observe Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 to remember the courage and bravery of these service members. This bill does not create new laws or require any funding; it serves solely as an expression of gratitude and remembrance.

Topics ✓ Veterans