Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HR6040

Introduced
3/17/26  
Passed
3/17/26  
Enrolled
3/24/26  

Caption

Commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman.

Impact

The resolution serves to honor Resman's legacy and express gratitude for his service. It highlights his dedication to issues of public safety and fiscal responsibility during his time in various legislative committees, contributing significantly to the state legislature's discussions. While the resolution itself does not enact or modify state laws, it reinforces the values and service embodied by Resman, and establishes a formal recognition of his impact on the local community and governance.

Summary

House Resolution No. 6040 is a resolution commemorating the life and service of Representative John Resman, who served the 121st District in the Kansas House of Representatives until his passing. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to public service, including his distinguished career with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and his commitment to legislative duties. Born in 1955 in New Jersey, Resman also served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a career that combined law enforcement and public service, culminating in his legislative role.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HR6040 is one of respect and gratitude. Colleagues and constituents alike recognize Resman's integrity and dedication, as reflected in the resolution's language. The committee discussions and floor speeches accompanying such resolutions typically express a shared sorrow at his passing, while celebrating his life's work as a lawmaker and law enforcement officer. Overall, the resolution aims to foster pride and remembrance within the community he served.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention within the text of the resolution; it serves solely as a tribute to Representative Resman. Resolutions of this nature typically have broad support and are framed to honor individuals rather than provoke debate. However, discussions in legislative contexts can touch on the impact of a member's passing on future legislation and the values that the community strives to uphold in memory of those who served.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HR6001

Providing for the organization of the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

KS SR1702

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

KS HR6002

Providing for assignment of seats in the House of Representatives for the 2024 special session of the Legislature.

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 SR1703

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

KS SCR1602

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

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 SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

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.

Similar Bills

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