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KS HB2626
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Veterans and Military
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AI Summary
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Expands Kansas government employment preference to include current members of the Kansas Army or Air National Guard and U.S. military reserve forces who reside and are stationed in Kansas
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Extends the employment preference to eligible spouses of active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and reservists who reside and are stationed in Kansas
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Preference applies to initial employment and first promotion in state, county, and city government positions for qualified applicants deemed competent to perform job duties
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Excludes National Guard and reserve members at pay grade O-4 (Major/Lieutenant Commander) or above from the preference, though this exclusion does not apply to eligible spouses
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Requires servicemembers and eligible spouses to provide proof of Kansas residency and a unit commander certificate confirming status to claim the preference
Legislative Description
Expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
3/16/2026