Kansas legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Kansas HR6011: Recognizing August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day
Status: Passed both chambers, March 5, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing August 22, 2025, as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in celebration of the restoration and preservation of agricultural history.
From the enrolled text, March 7, 2025:
A RESOLUTION recognizing August 22, 2025, as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in celebration of the restoration and preservation of agricultural history. WHEREAS, Antique tractor enthusiasts diligently restore and study the history of farm machinery, with the antique tractor representing a lifelong passion for some and fond memories for others; and WHEREAS, Antique tractors serve as a tangible and potent reminder of Kansas' storied agricultural heritage, the rich rural history of its people and their vital role in the development and success of the nation; and WHEREAS, Collectors of antique tractors may possess hundreds of tractors, or as few as two; and WHEREAS, In January 2024, TalkingTractors.com was established with the goal of carrying on the legacy of keeping alive the great tractors and agricultural machinery of the past, long into the future; and WHEREAS, Its creator and founder, Michael Hinton, has devoted a lifetime to promoting America's heritage farm machinery, serving as an unwavering advocate for agriculture and raising awareness of how the tractor transformed American farming: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That August 22, 2025, shall be known as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in celebration of the restoration and preservation of agricultural history. I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE, and was adopted by that …
Sponsors
- Kevin Schwertfeger (R) · primary sponsor
- Brad Barrett (R)
- Brian Bergkamp (R)
- Emil Bergquist (R)
- Douglas Blex (R)
- "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
- Lauren Bohi (R)
- Sherri Brantley (R)
- David Buehler (R)
- Nathan Butler (R)
- Shawn Chauncey (R)
- Leo Delperdang (R)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025
- : Adopted without roll call
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR6011?
- HR6011 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Recognizing August 22 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day.
- What does HR6011 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing August 22, 2025, as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in celebration of the restoration and preservation of agricultural history.
- What is the status of HR6011?
- Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025 (March 7, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR6011?
- Kevin Schwertfeger (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR6011?
- On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6011/
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