Rep. Nick Hoheisel

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and honors the life and public service of Representative John Resman, who represented Kansas's 121st District. The resolution highlights his extensive background in law enforcement, including service in the U.S. Army, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, before his election to the state legislature. It commemorates his legislative work on committees related to corrections, federal affairs, and public safety, as well as his advocacy for fiscal responsibility and education. The resolution concludes by expressing condolences to his family following his passing in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution honors the life and public service of Representative Robert Tomlinson, who recently passed away. It recognizes his decades of work as an educator, city council member, state legislator, and executive official in Kansas. The document formally acknowledges his career achievements and personal legacy without proposing new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Kansas House resolution designates March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day within the state. The measure honors the nearly 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War and specifically recognizes the approximately 60,000 Kansas veterans who participated in the conflict. By passing this resolution, the House formally acknowledges the service and sacrifice of these veterans and their families on this commemorative date.

Maddy summaryThis Kansas House resolution denounces a planned satanic worship ritual scheduled for March 28, 2025, on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol. The bill characterizes the event as an act of anti-Catholic bigotry and expresses the legislature's disagreement with actions that mock sacred beliefs. While acknowledging the First Amendment right to assemble, the resolution calls on Governor Laura Kelly to condemn the planned activity and urges Kansans to promote unity and mutual respect.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution from the Kansas legislature formally strengthens the existing sister-state relationship between Kansas and Taiwan, celebrating 36 years of partnership since 1989. The document highlights current cooperation in trade, education, and student exchanges, noting that Taiwan is a significant partner for Kansas imports and exports. It expresses support for expanding these ties through a bilateral trade agreement and the signing of a double taxation avoidance treaty to encourage investment. Additionally, the resolution advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally honors Michael Young, a Kansas artist, for creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural at the state Capitol. The resolution recognizes his artwork as a significant representation of civil rights history and acknowledges his contributions as a talented native of Kansas. It serves as a commemorative gesture to celebrate his legacy and the historical importance of the landmark Supreme Court case he depicted.