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SR 1709

Commending Senator Jerry Moran for his unwavering support of Kansas farmers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dinah Sykes

Kansas Senate honors Senator Jerry Moran for supporting Kansas farmers with a symbolic, non-binding commendation; it died in committee and has no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 1709

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 1709

Overview

Senate Resolution (SR) 1709 is a formal expression of commendation by the Kansas Senate. Its stated purpose is to recognize and applaud Senator Jerry Moran for his unwavering support of Kansas farmers. As a resolution, SR 1709 is a symbolic, non-binding measure that communicates the Senate’s appreciation rather than creating or changing law or policy.

Purpose and Intent

  • Commendation of Senator Jerry Moran for his ongoing support of Kansas farmers.
  • Public acknowledgment of Moran’s efforts on agricultural issues and farm-related initiatives affecting Kansas agriculture.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution centers on expressing admiration and gratitude for Moran’s support of the farming community in Kansas.
  • As a typical Senate resolution, it does not authorize new programs, establish requirements, or allocate funds.
  • No specific policy changes or regulatory directives are contained within the bill text (based on its classification and status as a resolution).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Senator Jerry Moran.
  • Secondary: Kansas farmers and the broader agricultural community who benefit from Moran’s advocacy.
  • Legislative bodies: Kansas Senate, and potentially the wider public’s perception of legislators’ support for agriculture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Referred to Committee: February 18, 2025 (Committee on Federal and State Affairs).
  • Died in Committee: April 11, 2025 (the bill did not advance to the full Senate).

Status and Impact

  • Status: Died in Committee (Federal and State Affairs) and therefore did not become law or a formal Senate resolution enacted into effect.
  • Impact: As a symbolic measure, SR 1709 serves to publicly recognize Moran’s efforts; it has no direct fiscal impact, regulatory effect, or policy implementation.

Quick Take

SR 1709 represents a formal, non-binding gesture of appreciation from the Kansas Senate toward Senator Jerry Moran for his support of Kansas agriculture. Although it advanced through committee consideration, it ultimately did not proceed to passage, ending its legislative journey with a committee-died outcome.

If tabled again in a future session, the resolution could be reintroduced and potentially refined or expanded; however, as of its 2025 status, it remains a commemorative expression rather than a governing instrument.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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