HOUSE - BILL

HB 2626

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.

Bill Summary
Veto override failed in House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Vetoed
Override Failed

Versions

Bill Supp. Note Fiscal Note
Enrolled

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.

As Amended by Senate Committee

Expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses.

As Amended by House Committee

Expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses.

As Introduced

Expanding veterans preference in government employment to include current members of the national guard and such members' eligible spouses.

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Document Reports

Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports

Conference Committee Reports 1
Report CCR Brief
Fri, Mar 27, 2026 And the bill be passed as amended.
Committee Reports 2
Committee Report
House Committee on Veterans and Military Mon, Feb 16, 2026 And the bill be passed as amended.
Senate Committee on Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs Mon, Mar 16, 2026 And the bill be passed as amended.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

House · Committee on Veterans and Military 5
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Feb 10, 2026 View Keith Marshall Adjutant General's Department HB2626 Proponent
Feb 10, 2026 View Michelle Richart United States Department of War HB2626 Proponent
Feb 10, 2026 View Carly Choi Revisor of Statutes HB2626 bill brief
Feb 10, 2026 View Carly Choi Revisor of Statutes HB2626 bill brief
Feb 10, 2026 View Keith Marshall Kansas Adjunct General's Office Appreciation Day
Senate · Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs 4
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Mar 5, 2026 View Fiscal Note Department of Budget HB2626
Mar 5, 2026 View Lt. Col. Keith Marshall Adjutant General's Department HB2626, Prop, In-P
Mar 5, 2026 View Michelle Richart Office of the Assistant Secretary of War HB2626, Prop, Webex
Mar 5, 2026 View Carly Choi Revisor of Statutes HB2626

Identification

Bill No. HB 2626
Chamber House
Requested By Requested by Lt Col Keith Marshall on behalf of the Adjutant General's Office

Associated Bills

HB 2214 HB 2627 HB 2758 HB 2767

Original Sponsor

Current Sponsor

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 73-201

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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