Recommending Barry Ward as the 2026 Kansas State Balladeer
This Senate resolution honors Barry Ward by recommending him as the 2026 Kansas State Balladeer. The bill recognizes Ward's achievements as a singer-songwriter, farmer, and inductee into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame. It does not create any new laws or change government policies, but rather serves as a formal commendation of his contributions to music and the state's culture. The resolution is a ceremonial gesture that acknowledges Ward's past awards and performances rather than establishing new requirements or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted without roll call
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Ryckman
RRepublican
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