The bill designates Kansas as a "purple heart state" to honor citizens who have received 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 regarding identification cards, requiring applicants to indicate their willingness to be organ donors and allowing veterans to request a nondriver ID with a "VETERAN" designation. It also includes provisions for homeless veterans to apply without a permanent address and ensures confidentiality regarding organ donation information.

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 displaying licensing status and establishes an expedited licensing process for applicants with valid out-of-state licenses, prioritizing military families. The bill also waives fees for certified copies of vital records for veterans and homeless individuals applying for identification, and for individuals aged 17 or older requesting birth certificates for voting. It mandates licensing bodies to adopt rules for these provisions and requires annual reporting to ensure transparency in the licensing process, while also repealing certain existing statutes to streamline the legal framework.

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