Kansas SR1724: Commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, February 4, 2026:

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1724 A R commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the ESOLUTION Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. WHEREAS, The United States of America was founded on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, the United States of America has observed and celebrated previous milestone anniversaries, such as the 50th anniversary in 1826, the 100th anniversary in 1876, the 150th anniversary in 1926 and the 200th anniversary in 1976; and WHEREAS, On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating the historic 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, marking the founding of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, The State of Kansas has begun planning a program for this historic event by developing and organizing activities published on the Travel Kansas website, focused on sharing the triumphs and difficulties that Kansans faced during their settlement in the heartland: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America; and Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate shall send an enrolled copy of this resolution to …

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Sponsors

• Craig Bowser, Craig (I) · primary sponsor
• Larry Alley, Larry (I)
• Mike Argabright, Mike (I)
• William Clifford, William (I)
• Brenda Dietrich, Brenda (I)
• Cindy Holscher, Cindy (I)
• Jeff Klemp, Jeff (I)
• Michael Murphy, Michael (I)
• Pat Pettey, Pat (I)
• Doug Shane, Doug (I)
• Brad Starnes, Brad (I)
• Dinah Sykes, Dinah (I)

Latest actions

1. February 4, 2026: Enrolled on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2. January 29, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. January 29, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1724?

SR1724 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America.

What is the status of SR1724?

Passed both chambers as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (February 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SR1724?

Craig Bowser, Craig (I), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR1724?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1724/