Kansas HR6027: Honoring Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action

What the bill says

A resolution honoring Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action and celebrating Optimist Day in Kansas.

From the enrolled text, February 10, 2026:

A RESOLUTION honoring Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action and celebrating Optimist Day in Kansas. WHEREAS, Optimist International commits its organization to four core and WHEREAS, The organization is comprised of volunteers working with young people who are our joy of today and hope for tomorrow. Optimist International strives to foster enthusiasm in the young people with whom they work and help them use their own talent, skills and hard work to make a difference in others people's lives; and WHEREAS, The Kansas District has accomplished many things throughout the year, including hosting an essay contest, sponsoring scholarships for graduating seniors and providing dictionaries to fourth grade students; and WHEREAS, Over the last 15 years, the Kansas District has raised $320,000 to help children with cancer attend camp; and WHEREAS, On the first Thursday of every February, members of Optimist International celebrate Optimist Day to commemorate their commitment to helping young people who make a difference in their communities and encourage the exchange of ideas between young people and adults: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we honor Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action and celebrate Optimist Day in Kansas. House Resolution No.6027 was sponsored by Representative Chip …

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Sponsors

• Chip VanHouden (R, HD-026) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2026: Enrolled on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
2. February 4, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. February 4, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6027?

HR6027 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Honoring Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action.

What does HR6027 do?

In its own words: A resolution honoring Kansas District Optimist for its commitment to hope, positive thinking and action and celebrating Optimist Day in Kansas.

What is the status of HR6027?

Passed both chambers as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (February 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6027?

Chip VanHouden (R, HD-026).

Where is the official record for HR6027?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6027/