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HCR 5010

Supporting the authorization and funding of the public safety autonomous technologies research, testing, certification and commercialization program and the passage of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2025 .

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Bloom and 27 co-sponsors

Kansas legislature endorses federal funding for autonomous technology research while supporting the 2025 defense authorization act, positioning the state for potential federal research investment.

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Bill Summary · HCR 5010

Legislative bill overview

HCR 5010 is a concurrent resolution from Kansas expressing support for federal authorization and funding of a public safety autonomous technologies research program. It simultaneously supports passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025, linking state-level endorsement to both autonomous technology development and federal defense spending.

Why is this important

This resolution signals Kansas's interest in positioning itself for federal funding related to autonomous systems research and development—potentially attracting research facilities, private sector investment, and jobs. The tie to the NDAA indicates the state believes autonomous technologies have both public safety and national defense applications worthy of federal resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Dual purpose ambiguity: The bill conflates domestic public safety autonomous tech with military/defense applications, which may concern civil liberties advocates worried about surveillance or weaponization bleed-over.
  • Fiscal commitment unclear: While expressing support, the resolution doesn't specify Kansas's financial commitment or what "public safety" applications are prioritized—leaving details to federal discretion.
  • Limited public debate: As a concurrent resolution passed quickly through introduction to committee, there's minimal record of what specific autonomous technologies or safeguards stakeholders envision.

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

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