Sen. Chase Blasi

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Michael Young, a Kansas native and artist, for creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural displayed on the Kansas Capitol tour. The bill formally recognizes his contribution to preserving the history of civil rights through this specific artwork, which depicts the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ended racial segregation in public schools. By passing this resolution, the Senate acknowledges the mural's role in educating the public about the state's commitment to justice and equality. The final step of the process involves sending official copies of the resolution to both Michael Young and Senator Klemp.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a scheduled break for the Kansas legislature during its 2025 regular session, requiring both the Senate and House to stop meeting on February 20, 2025, and resume on February 25, 2025. While the lawmakers are not in session, essential staff will continue working to handle messages from the governor and other necessary tasks. During this five-day gap, excluding Sundays, legislators will not receive their daily pay unless they are attending specific authorized meetings or conference committees. The resolution also clarifies that members attending these special meetings are eligible to receive travel expenses and subsistence allowances as usual.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates February 5, 2025, as Early Childhood Advocacy Day in Kansas to highlight the importance of investing in young children's development. The bill formally recognizes the need to support the well-being and education of the state's youngest residents, as well as the parents and caregivers who look after them. By sending copies to various child care and family advocacy groups, the resolution aims to encourage public focus on early childhood services and licensed child care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote the value of early education for future economic strength.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes the permanent rules of procedure for the Kansas Senate for the 2025-2028 legislative term. It outlines specific operational details, including meeting times, quorum requirements, and a detailed order of business for daily sessions. The bill also creates and defines the composition of various standing committees, such as Agriculture, Judiciary, and Education, while setting guidelines for how bills are introduced and processed. Additionally, it introduces a streamlined "Session Proforma" for handling routine administrative tasks without requiring a full quorum.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes temporary rules for the Kansas Senate to use during the 2025 regular session until permanent rules are created. It directs that the existing rules from the 2021-2024 legislative period serve as the default framework for the upcoming session. The resolution also specifies a new standing committee structure, including a Committee on Organization, Calendar and Rules led by the Senate President, and lists fifteen other committees with their assigned member counts. These provisions ensure the Senate has a defined operating procedure and committee system while waiting for the adoption of new permanent rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill assigns specific seat numbers to each member of the Kansas Senate for the 2025 legislative session. It directly affects all 40 senators by formally listing their designated positions, such as assigning seat 35 to Senator Alley and seat 40 to Senator Schmidt. The resolution serves an administrative purpose by organizing the chamber's seating arrangement rather than changing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that notifies the Governor of Kansas that both chambers of the state legislature have officially organized and are prepared to receive official communications. It directs the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to personally inform the Governor of this readiness. The measure does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as a formal administrative step to establish official contact between the executive and legislative branches.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally establishes the leadership roles and officers for the Kansas Senate at the start of its 2025 legislative session. It lists specific individuals, such as Ty Masterson as president and Tim Shallenburger as vice president, who will manage the chamber's operations. The resolution requires the Senate Secretary to inform the House of Representatives of these appointments, subject to the House's approval. This procedural step is necessary to officially organize the Senate before legislative business can begin.