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HB 2626STATE · KansasIntroduced

Directing the capitol preservation committee to develop and approve plans for a registry kiosk of Kansas military forces killed in action or who died of wounds incurred during active duty to be placed within the state capitol, enacting the safeguarding American veteran empowerment (SAVE) act to limit compensation for assisting in veterans benefits matters, establishing the Kansas military affairs commission and prescribing the powers and duties thereof, expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses and permissive preference in private employment to include current servicemembers and such members’ eligible spouses.

Latest action: Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Voted 4/9/2026View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/9/2026Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026
  2. 4/9/2026Reengrossed on Monday, March 30, 2026
  3. 4/9/2026Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026
  4. 4/9/2026Motion to override veto failed; Veto sustained; Yea: 81 Nay: 42
  5. 3/27/2026Conference committee report now available
  6. 3/27/2026Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 33 Nay: 7
  7. 3/27/2026Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 85 Nay: 38
  8. 3/25/2026Senator Clifford is appointed to replace Senator Billinger on the Conference Committee
  9. 3/24/2026Motion to accede adopted; Senator Thompson, Senator Billinger and Senator Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
  10. 3/23/2026Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed