The bill designates Kansas as a "purple heart state" to honor citizens awarded the purple heart medal for combat injuries, mandating the governor to issue a proclamation each year on August 7 for Purple Heart Day. The executive director of the office of veterans services is responsible for promoting this observance and coordinating activities to honor purple heart recipients. Additionally, the bill amends laws related to identification cards, requiring applicants to indicate their willingness to be organ donors and establishing provisions for veterans, including special identification cards for homeless veterans that do not expire.

Moreover, the bill revises the licensing process for military spouses and servicemembers, defining a "complete application" and exempting military spouses from licensing fees. It introduces "electronic credentials" for licenses and prioritizes expedited licensing for applicants with valid out-of-state licenses, particularly military-related individuals. The bill also waives fees for certified copies of vital records for veterans and homeless veterans, and for individuals aged 17 and older requesting birth certificates for voting, provided they meet specific criteria. Additionally, it mandates the allocation of a portion of fees from certified copies to state funds and requires annual reporting on application statistics by licensing bodies. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 48-3406
As Amended by Senate Committee: 8-1324, 22-4901, 8-1325, 48-3406, 65-2418