Kansas HR6041: Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas.

From the enrolled text, March 24, 2026:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas. WHEREAS, The Historic Jayhawk Theatre, located in Topeka, Kansas, first opened its doors on August 16, 1926; and WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Jayhawk Theatre served as a vibrant gathering place for Kansans, hosting performances, films, community events and arts programming that embodied the state's history and heritage; and WHEREAS, Recognized for its architectural character and historic significance to our state, the Jayhawk Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is a contributing property within the South Kansas Avenue Commercial Historic District; and WHEREAS, In 1993, the Jayhawk Theatre was designated as the official State Theater of Kansas by a resolution of the Kansas Legislature; and WHEREAS, The Jayhawk Theatre stands as an important historic and cultural landmark in Kansas; and WHEREAS, Historic theaters across Kansas sustain the state's historic character and vibrant community life, and the Jayhawk Theatre remains among these treasured institutions; and WHEREAS, The continued preservation and restoration of the Jayhawk Theatre represent a major collaborative effort among community partners, preservation advocates and local supporters to advance historic preservation, downtown revitalization, tourism and economic development in the capital city of Topeka and throughout the state of Kansas; and WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks …

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Sponsors

• McNorton, Kyle (R, 50) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Lauren Bohi (R)
• Jesse Borjon (R)
• Sherri Brantley (R)
• David Buehler (R)
• Blake Carpenter (R)
• Shawn Chauncey (R)
• Ken Corbet (R)

Latest actions

1. March 24, 2026: Enrolled on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
2. March 18, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 18, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6041?

HR6041 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre.

What does HR6041 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Jayhawk Theatre, the official State Theater of Kansas.

What is the status of HR6041?

Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (March 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6041?

McNorton, Kyle (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6041?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6041/