Kansas HR6047: recognizing and honoring Thomas Day

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing and honoring Thomas Day for his distinguished service to the Kansas Legislature and the State of Kansas.

From the enrolled text, April 10, 2026:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Thomas Day for his distinguished service to the Kansas Legislature and the State of Kansas. WHEREAS, Today we recognize and honor Thomas "Tom" Day, Director of Legislative Administrative Services, for his dedicated service, steady leadership and lasting contributions to the Kansas Legislature and the people of Kansas; and WHEREAS, Tom assumed the duties of Director of Legislative Administrative Services on January 7, 2015, bringing with him decades of experience in state government and a comprehensive understanding of legislative operations; and WHEREAS, Prior to his service with the Kansas Legislature, Tom was employed by the Kansas Corporation Commission for more than 27 years, beginning in 1987 as an administrative assistant to the chairman and advancing soon after through roles, including as management analyst, information resource specialist and Public Service Executive III, in which he served as a legislative liaison and docket room manager and oversaw facilities for the Topeka office; and WHEREAS, Tom served as acting executive director of the Kansas Corporation Commission on four occasions, demonstrating consistent leadership and sound judgment prior to his transition to legislative service in January 2015; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Tom has been widely respected for his depth of experience, remarkable ability to recall past and present legislators and readiness to assist legislative members and staff with clarity and …

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Sponsors

• Dan Hawkins (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Enrolled on Monday, April 13, 2026
2. April 9, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. April 9, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6047?

HR6047 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): recognizing and honoring Thomas Day.

What does HR6047 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing and honoring Thomas Day for his distinguished service to the Kansas Legislature and the State of Kansas.

What is the status of HR6047?

Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Monday, April 13, 2026 (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6047?

Dan Hawkins (R).

Where is the official record for HR6047?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6047/