Kansas SR1711: Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, February 28, 2025:

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1711 A R ESOLUTION honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native. WHEREAS, Michael Young is the visionary behind the remarkable Brown v. Board of Education mural, one of the most admired artworks on the Kansas Capitol tour; and WHEREAS, Through his creativity and dedication, Michael Young brilliantly captured the significance of this pivotal moment in history, reminding us of Kansas' commitment to justice and equality; and WHEREAS, The mural serves as a striking visual representation of progress and a powerful tool to spark meaningful conversations about civil rights; and WHEREAS, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, stands as a landmark United States Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional and affirmed that segregation violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS, The Brown v. Board of Education landmark decision in 1954 became a monumental step in the fight for civil rights; and WHEREAS, Kansas has been a leading voice in the struggle for civil rights since it entered the Union as a "free state" in 1861: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we honor Michael Young for his outstanding work …

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Sponsors

• Jeff Klemp, Jeff (I) · primary sponsor
• Larry Alley, Larry (I)
• Mike Argabright, Mike (I)
• Chase Blasi, Chase (I)
• Tory Marie Blew, Marie (I)
• Elaine Bowers, Elaine (I)
• Craig Bowser, Craig (I)
• William Clifford, William (I)
• Ethan Corson, Ethan (I)
• Brenda Dietrich, Brenda (I)
• Renee Erickson, Renee (I)
• Michael Fagg, Michael (I)

Latest actions

1. February 28, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, February 28, 2025
2. February 27, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. February 27, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1711?

SR1711 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.

What is the status of SR1711?

Passed both chambers as of February 27, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, February 28, 2025 (February 28, 2025).

Who sponsored SR1711?

Jeff Klemp, Jeff (I), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR1711?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1711/