Commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Alcala and 114 co-sponsors

The bill precisely commemorates Robert Tomlinson’s life and public service in Kansas, with official journal recognition, but does not create policy, funding, or regulatory changes.

Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026

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Summary of HR 6034 (Session 2025-2026) – Kansas

Purpose and intent

HR 6034 is a commemorative resolution dedicated to honoring and recognizing the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.

The bill is largely ceremonial, aimed at acknowledging Tomlinson’s contributions as a public official and community member.

Key provisions and changes

The bill establishes a formal commemoration of Robert Tomlinson, typically including:

A statement recognizing his life, public service, values, and impact on the Kansas community.
A formal description of the years of service or roles held, to the extent information is provided in the bill or accompanying materials.
Authorization for the enactment to be recorded in the journals or official records of the Legislature.

As a commemorative measure, it does not appear to create new statutory duties, funding programs, or regulatory changes. Rather, it serves as an official acknowledgment by the Kansas Legislature.

Who or what would be affected

Primarily: Robert Tomlinson (the honoree) and the Kansas Legislature, through the official record of the ongoing commemorative act.

Secondary effects may include:

Public recognition by the Legislature for constituents, colleagues, and communities familiar with Tomlinson’s service.
A potential brief ceremonial engagement or observance in legislative proceedings.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and sponsor actions:

Introduced to the Kansas Legislature, with a lengthy list of co-sponsors indicating broad bipartisan support.
Co-sponsors include a wide range of members, suggesting cross-chamber or cross-committee backing.

Floor action and adoption:

Adopted without roll call on March 10, 2026.
Enrolled on March 13, 2026, indicating completion of the formal passage process.

Implications:

As a resolution, it becomes part of the official journal or records of the Legislature, memorializing Robert Tomlinson’s life and service.
It does not typically require funding allocations or create new policy mandates.

Additional notes

The bill’s primary function is ceremonial; it does not introduce policy changes, fiscal measures, or regulatory programs.

The extensive list of sponsors reflects broad support and helps ensure formal acknowledgment across the legislative body.

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