Designating the polka as the state dance.
HB 2265 designates the polka as Kansas' official state dance, as stated in Section 1 of the bill. This ceremonial resolution, introduced by Representative Collins, recognizes the polka - a 19th-century dance originating in Central Europe - as emblematic of Kansas' cultural spirit. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions, merely adding the polka to Kansas' list of official symbols under state statute. It takes effect upon publication in the statute book, as specified in Section 2.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Ken Collins
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