KS SCR1615

Bill

KS SCR1615

Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.

Introduced
01/12/2026

In Committee
01/29/2026

Crossed Over

Passed
02/17/2026

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/17/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14, 2026, and every October 14 thereafter, as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution, a formal expression of opinion agreed upon by both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives, condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent advocate for free speech and civil discourse, who was tragically killed in 2025. To honor his legacy and the values he championed, the resolution designates October 14th, which is also his birthday, as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day in Kansas, starting in 2026 and continuing annually thereafter. The resolution encourages the Governor and all Kansans to recognize this day by exercising their freedom of speech and engaging in civil debate, thereby reaffirming the importance of these fundamental rights.

Sponsors (31)

Tim Shallenburger (R)*, Larry Alley (R), Mike Argabright (R), Rick Billinger (R), Chase Blasi (R), Tory Marie Blew (R), Elaine Bowers (R), Craig Bowser (R), Joseph Claeys (R), William Clifford (R), Brenda Dietrich (R), Renee Erickson (R), Mike Fagg (R), Beverly Gossage (R), Scott Hill (R), Jeff Klemp (R), Richard Kloos (R), Ty Masterson (R), Michael Murphy (R), Stephen Owens (R), Virgil Peck (R), Mike Petersen (R), TJ Rose (R), Ron Ryckman Sr. (R), Douglas Shane (R), Brad Starnes (R), Adam Thomas (R), Mike Thompson (R), Kenny Titus (R), Caryn Tyson (R), Kellie Warren (R),

Last Action

Senate Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (on 02/17/2026)

Official Document

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/scr1615/

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/scr1615/
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/scr1615_enrolled.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Carr)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_scr1615_h_3443.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Poskin)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_scr1615_h_3449.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Poskin)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_scr1615_h_3447.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_scr1615_00_0000.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Schmidt)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_scr1615_s_3200.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Haley)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_scr1615_s_3133.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/scr1615_00_0000.pdf

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