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HR 6011

Recognizing August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Bergkamp and 51 co-sponsors

Kansas designates August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day to honor the state's agricultural heritage and encourage tractor preservation efforts.

Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025
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Bill Summary · HR 6011

Legislative bill overview

HR 6011 designates August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in Kansas. The bill recognizes and celebrates the historical, cultural, and agricultural significance of antique tractors to the state's farming heritage.

Why is this important

Symbolic designations like this can raise public awareness about agricultural history and heritage preservation. For rural communities and agricultural organizations, official recognition provides a focal point for educational events and celebrations that highlight farming traditions and equipment preservation efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a symbolic designation, the bill creates no new funding, programs, or regulatory changes—it is primarily ceremonial in nature
  • Resource prioritization questions: Some may question whether legislative time should focus on symbolic measures versus substantive policy issues affecting agriculture, rural infrastructure, or farm economics
  • Specificity of date: The selection of August 22 specifically lacks clear explanation in the bill's framing, which could raise questions about the reasoning behind this particular date

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

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