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HR 6047

recognizing and honoring Thomas Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Hawkins

Kansas House commemorative resolution honoring Thomas Day, adopted unanimously without substantive debate or recorded vote.

Enrolled on Monday, April 13, 2026
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Bill Summary · HR 6047

Legislative bill overview

HR 6047 is a commemorative resolution from the Kansas House recognizing and honoring Thomas Day. The bill was introduced and adopted on the same day without requiring a roll call vote, indicating it passed with unanimous or near-unanimous support.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve to formally recognize individuals for their contributions or achievements, creating an official legislative record of honor. While non-binding and lacking direct policy impact, such recognitions can highlight important historical figures or community members and provide families and communities with formal acknowledgment.

Potential points of contention

  • Insufficient public information: Without details on who Thomas Day is or why he's being honored, it's unclear whether this recognition addresses a significant historical or contemporary contribution
  • Use of legislative time: Some argue commemorative resolutions consume legislative resources that could be directed toward substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: Questions may arise about why this particular individual receives recognition while others do not, and whether criteria for honor are transparent and equitable

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

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