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.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would designate Kansas as a Purple Heart state and require the governor to proclaim August 7th each year as Purple Heart Day. It also encourages veterans organizations to plan special activities on this day.

Who This Affects

This bill would affect Kansans who are veterans or have family members who are veterans, as well as those who participate in or support Purple Heart-related events and activities.

Key Provisions

• Designates Kansas as a Purple Heart state • Requires the governor to proclaim August 7th each year as Purple Heart Day • Urges veterans organizations to plan special activities on this day

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Last Action

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

Mar 24, 2025

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