Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HR6029

Introduced
2/10/26  
Passed
2/10/26  
Enrolled
2/16/26  

Caption

Recognizing February 6, 2026, as Ronald Reagan Day.

Impact

The adoption of HR6029 reflects a cultural and civic recognition of Ronald Reagan's legacy within the state. By declaring a specific day in honor of Reagan, the resolution aims to encourage citizens to reflect on his leadership and the values he championed. It showcases an acknowledgment of his role in shaping public policy and supporting initiatives that promoted family values, economic growth, and international peace.

Summary

House Resolution No. 6029 recognizes and proclaims February 6, 2026, as Ronald Reagan Day in the State of Kansas. The resolution highlights President Ronald Reagan's life and contributions to American society, noting his humble beginnings and various roles, including radio host, union leader, Governor of California, and ultimately, the 40th President of the United States. It emphasizes his notable achievements, including his influence during a challenging economic period and the bipartisan efforts that led to tax reductions and government reforms.

Contention

While HR6029 was generally presented as a non-controversial resolution celebrating a significant historical figure, such proclamations can sometimes prompt debate regarding the appropriateness of commemorating political figures. Some may argue about the legacy of certain policies or actions taken during Reagan's presidency, which could lead to differing opinions on the merit of dedicating a day in his honor. However, the resolution itself does not appear to include provisions for any legislative changes or contentious policies, focusing solely on recognition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SR1703

Recognizing November 14, 2024, as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

KS SR1702

A resolution honoring the life, career and trailblazing achievements of Kansas icon Ed Dwight.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS SCR1602

Approving the creation of a port authority in Wyandotte County Kansas.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SR1701

Providing for the organization of the Senate for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

Similar Bills

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