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SR 1735

Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brenda Dietrich and 3 co-sponsors

The resolution officially commemorates the Jayhawk Theatre’s 100-year legacy and cultural significance in Kansas.

Enrolled on Friday, March 20, 2026
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Bill Summary · SR 1735

Summary of SR 1735 (Kansas, 2025-2026)

SR 1735 is a Senate Resolution recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre. Resolutions like this are typically ceremonial in nature, expressing appreciation or honor rather than creating new law or directing state policy.

Purpose and intent

  • Aims to acknowledge the 100-year milestone of the Jayhawk Theatre, highlighting its historical and cultural significance within Kansas.
  • Serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s recognition and appreciation of the theatre’s contribution to the community and state’s heritage.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the Jayhawk Theatre’s centennial (100th anniversary) and commemorates its legacy.
  • May include statements about the theatre’s role in arts, culture, and local history, and may call attention to preservation, restoration, or continued use as a cultural venue. (Note: as a resolution, it typically does not authorize spending or create enforceable policy.)
  • May include language honoring individuals, organizations, or communities associated with the theatre’s history and its impact on residents.

Affected entities and stakeholders

  • Jayhawk Theatre and its surrounding community.
  • Kansas residents who have an interest in history, arts, and cultural preservation.
  • Local historians, preservationists, theatre patrons, and cultural organizations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and adopted without roll call on March 18, 2026.
  • Enrolled on March 20, 2026.
  • Co-sponsors include Rick Kloos, Brenda Dietrich, Patrick Schmidt, and Kenny Titus.
  • As a concurrent or separate Senate Resolution, it does not create new law or fiscal obligations; it functions as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Kansas Senate.

Potential impact

  • Raises awareness of the Jayhawk Theatre’s 100-year legacy among state residents.
  • May encourage local preservation efforts or community events aligned with the centennial celebration.
  • Provides an official, non-binding acknowledgment that can be referenced in press materials or by local organizations seeking to highlight the theatre’s historical importance.

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

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