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KS SB200

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Alley

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Kansas as a "purple heart state" to recognize citizens who earned the Purple Heart medal after being wounded in combat

  • Requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation declaring August 7 as Purple Heart Day, following the tradition established by George Washington in 1782

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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