HB2188Introduced in the House
Enacting the defend the guard act to prescribe when the Kansas national guard may be released from the state for active duty combat.
Introduced by Federal and State Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacting the defend the guard act to prescribe when the Kansas national guard may be released from the state for active duty combat.
Where it stands
House Motion to withdraw from Committee on Veterans and Military not adopted; Yea: 36 Nay: 86
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Motion to withdraw from Committee on Veterans and Military not adopted - Yea: 36 Nay: 86 · March 17, 2026
36
Yes
86
No
3
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | No |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | No |
| Charles Smith | 3 | No |
| Rick James | 4 | No |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | No |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | No |
| Chris Croft | 8 | No |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | No |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Veterans and Military
House Motion to withdraw from Committee on Veterans and Military pending
House Motion to withdraw from Committee on Veterans and Military not adopted; Yea: 36 Nay: 86
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