Directing the governor to create and award the order of the sunflower to recognize military spouses' service to their communities.

HB 2256 creates the "Order of the Sunflower," a new award to honor military spouses in Kansas for community service. It directs the governor to present this award to spouses who made a significant impact on their military unit, installation, community, or the state, based on nominations submitted via the governor's website. Nominations must include service dates, key accomplishments, and recommendations from the spouse's military unit command. The bill establishes a formal process for recognition but does not create new funding or alter existing laws.