HB 2265 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2026