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KS SB200
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Alley
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AI Summary
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Designates Kansas as a "purple heart state" to recognize citizens who earned the Purple Heart medal after being wounded in combat
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Requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation declaring August 7 as Purple Heart Day, following the tradition established by George Washington in 1782
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Directs the executive director of the office of veterans services to promote Purple Heart Day observance and coordinate with local veterans' organization chapters to plan special activities honoring recipients
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Encourages all Kansas residents to devote part of Purple Heart Day to recognizing and commemorating Purple Heart recipients
Legislative Description
Designating Kansas as a purple heart state, requiring the governor to proclaim August 7 of each year as purple heart day and urging veterans organizations to plan special activities in observance thereof.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM Room 159-S
3/25/2025