Kansas HR6030: Supporting the State of Israel and affirming the historical, biblical and legal significance of Judea and Samaria

What the bill says

A resolution supporting the State of Israel, affirming the historical, biblical and legal significance of Judea and Samaria, rejecting the use of historically inaccurate terminology and expressing solidarity with Israel's right to security and sovereignty.

From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:

A RESOLUTION supporting the State of Israel, affirming the historical, biblical and legal significance of Judea and Samaria, rejecting the use of historically inaccurate terminology and expressing solidarity with Israel's right to security and sovereignty. WHEREAS, The State of Israel is a democratic ally of the United States and shares with Kansas and the nation a commitment to freedom, the rule of law and Judeo-Christian moral values; and WHEREAS, The regions historically known as Judea and Samaria constitute the ancestral heartland of the Jewish people and form the historical, spiritual and geographical core of the land of Israel; and WHEREAS, Judea and Samaria are repeatedly and explicitly referenced in the Hebrew Bible as the setting for foundational events in Jewish history, including Abraham's arrival at Shechem, the purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, Jacob's covenantal experiences at Bethel, the burial of Joseph at Shechem, the establishment of the Tabernacle at Shiloh and the reign of King David from Hebron; and WHEREAS, Jerusalem, located historically at the border of Judea and Samaria, has served as the eternal capital of the Jewish people since the time of King David; and WHEREAS, The modern return of the Jewish people to Judea and Samaria represents the fulfillment of ancient biblical prophecies and the reestablishment of a continuous Jewish presence in the land; …

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Sponsors

• Bill Rhiley (R) · primary sponsor
• Sandy Pickert (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Brunk, Steve (R)
• Ron Bryce (R)
• Shawn Chauncey (R)
• Timothy Johnson (R)
• Patrick Proctor (R)
• Allen Reavis (R)
• Sean Tarwater (R)
• Wasinger, Barb (R, 111)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 12, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
3. February 12, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6030?

HR6030 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Supporting the State of Israel and affirming the historical, biblical and legal significance of Judea and Samaria.

What does HR6030 do?

In its own words: A resolution supporting the State of Israel, affirming the historical, biblical and legal significance of Judea and Samaria, rejecting the use of historically inaccurate terminology and expressing solidarity with Israel's right to security and sovereignty.

What is the status of HR6030?

Introduced as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6030?

Bill Rhiley (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6030?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6030/