Kansas HR6009: Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native

What the bill says

A resolution honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

From the enrolled text, February 28, 2025:

A RESOLUTION honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native. WHEREAS, Michael Young is the visionary behind the remarkable Brown v. Board of Education mural, one of the most admired artworks on the Kansas Capitol tour; and WHEREAS, Through his creativity and dedication, Michael Young brilliantly captured the significance of this pivotal moment in history, reminding us of Kansas' commitment to justice and equality; and WHEREAS, The mural serves as a striking visual representation of progress and a powerful tool to spark meaningful conversations about civil rights; and WHEREAS, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, stands as a landmark United States Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional and affirmed that segregation violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS, The Brown v. Board of Education landmark decision in 1954 became a monumental step in the fight for civil rights; and WHEREAS, Kansas has been a leading voice in the struggle for civil rights since it entered the Union as a "free state" in 1861: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we honor Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to …

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Sponsors

• David Buehler (R) · primary sponsor
• Lynn Melton (D)
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Carrie Barth (R)
• Sherri Brantley (R)
• Wanda Brownlee Paige (D, 35)
• Ron Bryce (R)
• Nathan Butler (R)
• Sydney Carlin (D)
• Ford Carr (D)

Latest actions

1. February 28, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, February 28, 2025
2. February 26, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. February 26, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6009?

HR6009 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

What does HR6009 do?

In its own words: A resolution honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

What is the status of HR6009?

Passed both chambers as of February 26, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, February 28, 2025 (February 28, 2025).

Who sponsored HR6009?

David Buehler (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6009?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6009/