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SCR13 • 2026

Designates every October 14th as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri

Designates every October 14th as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Schnelting, Adam; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Effective date
Upon Gover

Plain English Breakdown

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Designates every October 14th as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri

The following summaries of this bill are available: Print All Summaries Introduced Print SCR 13 - This concurrent resolution provides that every October 14th shall be designated as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri.

What This Bill Does

  • The following summaries of this bill are available: Print All Summaries Introduced Print SCR 13 - This concurrent resolution provides that every October 14th shall be designated as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri.
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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 S124

    Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S33-34

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SCR 13 - This concurrent resolution provides that every October 14th shall be designated as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri.
JIM ERTLE

Current Bill Text

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13
Relating to Charlie Kirk Day in Missouri.

Whereas, Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech,
civil dialogue, and faith; and
Whereas, Mr. Kirk consistently promoted the values of
individual liberty, open debate, the importance of civic
engagement, and the defense of constitutional principles; and
Whereas, Charlie Kirk was recognized as one of the
leading voices among young leaders in the United States,
creating opportunities for civic education, fostering youth
leadership, and promoting the principles of liberty and of
our republic across the United States; and
Whereas, Charlie Kirk was the founder and executive
director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization of
thousands of chapters across the United States dedicated to
educating students about the principles of freedom, free
markets, and limited government; and
Whereas, Charlie Kirk authored multiple national best-
selling books, that engage readers in critical conversations
about civics, culture, and the future of the United States;
and
Whereas, through Mr. Kirk's writing, public speaking,
and media presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of United
States citizens, inspiring the next generation to become
active participants in civic life; and
Whereas, Mr. Kirk's life's work has contributed to
strengthening public discourse, defending constitutional
principles, and fostering active citizenship; and
Whereas, Mr. Kirk's life work, especially his efforts
to bring these American ideals to life on college campuses

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in the United States, cost him his life by means of an
assassin's bullet on September 10, 2025:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred Third General Assembly, Second
Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring
therein, hereby designate October 14th of each year as
"Charlie Kirk Day" in Missouri; and
Be It Further Resolved that the General Assembly
recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic
education and public service; and
Be It Further Resolved that the General Assembly
encourages educational institutions, civil organizations and
all residents of the state of Missouri to observe this day
with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and
ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles
of faith, liberty, and freedom that Charlie Kirk championed;
and
Be It Further Resolved that this resolution be sent to
the Governor for his approval or rejection pursuant to the
Missouri Constitution.