HB2626

Directing the capitol preservation committee to develop and approve plans for a registry kiosk of Kansas military forces killed in action or who died of wounds incurred during active duty to be placed within the state capitol, enacting the safeguarding American veteran empowerment (SAVE) act to limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters, establishing the Kansas military affairs commission and prescribing the powers and duties thereof, expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses and permissive preference in private employment to include current servicemembers and such members’ eligible spouses.

Vetoed·4/9/26

Expands veterans preference in Kansas government and private employment to include current servicemembers and their spouses.

The bill expands veterans preference in Kansas government employment to include current members of the national guard and their eligible spouses. It also extends this preference to current servicemembers and their spouses in private employment. The bill mandates that all job openings and applications in Kansas state and local governments clearly state the veteran's preference and how it applies. It also requires that veterans, servicemembers, and eligible spouses who are not hired be notified by certified mail or personal service.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

81 Yea

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42 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 PM

Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Hearing

Feb 10

9:00 AM

House Veterans and Military Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Reengrossed on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026