This bill establishes the Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Council and designates the existing fallen firefighters memorial at the Kansas Firefighters Museum in Wichita as the official memorial for the state. The bill abolishes the current Kansas Firefighters Memorial Advisory Committee and transfers its powers, duties, and records to the new council. The council will consist of nine members appointed by the governor from various firefighter associations and organizations, and it will be responsible for making recommendations regarding the memorial and related activities. The council is also authorized to solicit funds for the memorial and manage the Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to clarify the responsibilities of the state fire marshal and the secretary of administration regarding the memorial. It specifies that expenditures from the memorial fund will be used for updating, repairing, and honoring Kansas firefighters, and it repeals previous sections of law that are no longer applicable. The bill aims to ensure that the memorial is properly maintained and that the contributions of firefighters are recognized and honored in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-36
As Amended by House Committee: 75-36