Rep. Cyndi Howerton

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 bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes and honors the life and career of Representative Billie Ray McCreary, who recently passed away. It highlights his military service, his work as a grocery store owner, and his legislative achievements in the Kansas House, including his focus on fiscal responsibility and support for veterans. The resolution serves as an official tribute to his contributions to his community and the state of Kansas.

Maddy summaryHB 2634 requires Kansas landlords in cities or counties without their own maintenance code to follow the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 (IMPC 2012) for health and safety repairs, such as electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance. This ensures rental properties meet basic safety standards in areas lacking local regulations. The bill also allows limited written agreements between landlords and tenants to share specific maintenance tasks, but only if entered in good faith and not to evade the landlord’s core responsibilities. It does not change existing obligations for properties in jurisdictions with adopted codes.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution to explicitly state that only United States citizens who are at least 18 years old and residents of their voting area are eligible to vote in the state. The key provision clarifies existing requirements by listing them as mandatory conditions for being a qualified elector, while including exceptions that allow citizens to vote absentee or in their former residence if they temporarily move within Kansas or during specific federal election periods. If passed by the legislature and approved by voters in a 2026 election, the change would formally codify current voting rules without altering the fundamental right to vote for those who meet the stated criteria.

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 expresses support for strengthening trade relations between Kansas and Ireland, citing shared cultural heritage and the potential for economic growth. The bill formally recognizes the deputy chairman of the Irish Senate for his efforts to promote trade and acknowledges the existing commercial exchanges between the two regions. As a non-binding legislative measure, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves to publicly endorse the goal of enhancing the partnership.