Gov. Laura Kelly signs bills about homeless veterans, utility regulation and construction lawsuits

Gov. Laura Kelly signs bills recognizing the contribution of veterans and altering the contract landscape for public construction projects.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 573

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill enabling homeless veterans to be eligible for a non-driver identification card by the state of Kansas without charge and designating Aug. 7 of each year as Purple Heart Day in Kansas.

The legislation was part of a bundled bill about veterans affairs that was put together during the 2025 legislative session but not approved until the 2026 session. House Bill 2274 was unanimously passed by the …

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