Kansas HR6034: Commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.

From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:

A RESOLUTION recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson. WHEREAS, Today we recognize and honor the life and service of our late colleague Representative Robert Tomlinson, familiarly known as Bob Tomlinson, a dedicated educator, legislator and public servant whose long, distinguished and diverse career reflected a lifelong commitment to the people of Kansas; and WHEREAS, Bob was born on May 6, 1957, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to George and Charlotte Tomlinson; and WHEREAS, Following his undergraduate studies in education at the University of Kansas, Bob earned master's degrees in education from Baker University, along with professional certifications in special education and school administration; and WHEREAS, Bob devoted nearly two decades to education as a social studies teacher and counselor in the Shawnee Mission School District's Alternative Education Program at Horizons High School from 1985 through 2003, serving and mentoring some of Kansas' most at-risk students and helping guide them toward productive futures; and WHEREAS, On August 9, 1986, Bob married Carole Blattman, and together they raised two sons, Phillip and Christopher; and WHEREAS, Bob began his public service career as an intern for United States Senator Bob Dole and Kansas State Senator Anthony Hensley, gaining early experience in legislative process and public policy; and WHEREAS, Guided by a belief that effective state leadership must be rooted …

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Sponsors

• Mark Schreiber (R) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Francis Awerkamp, Francis (I)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Boatman, Abi (D)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026
2. March 10, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 10, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6034?

HR6034 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.

What does HR6034 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Robert Tomlinson.

What is the status of HR6034?

Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 13, 2026 (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6034?

Mark Schreiber (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6034?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6034/