Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SR1711

Introduced
2/27/25  
Passed
2/27/25  
Enrolled
2/28/25  

Caption

Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

Impact

By honoring Michael Young, SR1711 draws attention to not only the importance of art in fostering discussions about civil rights but also highlights how public art can serve as a historical reminder for current and future generations. The resolution underscores the role that artists play in shaping cultural identity and civic dialogue within the state. Such public recognition can inspire other artists and communities to engage in meaningful projects that reflect social justice themes.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1711 honors Michael Young for his significant contributions to the state of Kansas as an artist and his role in promoting civil rights through his work. The resolution specifically recognizes Young as the visionary behind the renowned mural depicting the Brown v. Board of Education case, a celebrated artwork that captures a pivotal moment in American history. This recognition reflects Kansas' ongoing legacy of supporting justice and equality, reinforcing its position as a 'free state' since its inception in 1861.

Contention

While the resolution does not address significant points of contention, it is important to note that artistic representations of historical events can sometimes stir debate regarding interpretation and representation. However, the collective support from multiple senators for this resolution suggests a unified commendation of Young's work, with no noted opposition. Instead, it reflects a shared appreciation within the Kansas Senate for contributions that celebrate the state's history and promote civil rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SR1702

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

KS HB2002

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

KS SR1703

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

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

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 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 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 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.

Similar Bills

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