SB200

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.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB200 designates Kansas as a purple heart state and mandates the governor to proclaim August 7 as Purple Heart Day annually.

Kansas SB200 designates Kansas as a purple heart state, honoring those who have earned the Purple Heart medal. The bill requires the governor to issue a proclamation each year recognizing August 7 as Purple Heart Day, following a tradition established by George Washington. The executive director of the office of veterans services is tasked with promoting the observance of this day, directing local veterans' organizations to plan special activities to honor Purple Heart recipients. The bill aims to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices made by these recipients.

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Where it stands

Current
Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM Room 159-S

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced