South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HCR6002: honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
Status: In committee, January 26, 2026
What the bill says
An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
From the enrolled text, January 27, 2026:
An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk. WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and rose to prominence as a dedicated advocate for American values and the American way of life; and WHEREAS, at the age of 18, Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA, an organization committed to promoting free markets, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and constitutional liberties among young people on college campuses across the nation; and WHEREAS, through Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk inspired thousands of students and fostered a new generation of young leaders and activists who engaged in civic discourse and political participation; and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk served as a close ally and advisor to President Donald J. Trump, contributing to national policy discussions and grassroots efforts that emphasized patriotism, economic opportunity, and individual freedoms; and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's influential voice reached millions through his radio show, podcasts, books, and public speaking engagements, all of which he used to champion causes such as border security, religious liberty, and the protection of Second Amendment rights; and WHEREAS, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated while addressing an audience at Utah Valley University, cutting short a life of profound impact at the age of 31; and WHEREAS, the untimely death of Charie …
Sponsors
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030) · primary sponsor
- Logan Manhart (R, HD-001) · primary sponsor
- Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
- Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
- Heather Baxter (R, HD-034)
- Greg Blanc (R, SD-035)
- John Carley (R, SD-029)
- Casey Crabtree (R, SD-008)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Tamara Grove (R, SD-026)
- Leslie Heinemann (R, HD-025)
- Taffy Howard (R, 34)
Latest actions
- : Concurred in Resolution
- : Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- : First Reading Senate
- : Adopt Resolution
- : Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1
- : First Reading House
Votes
- Adopt Resolution (February 23, 2026): 60 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Concurred in Resolution (January 26, 2026): 31 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: House Concurrent Resolution
Common questions
- What is HCR6002?
- HCR6002 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
- What does HCR6002 do?
- In its own words: An Act A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.
- What is the status of HCR6002?
- In committee as of January 26, 2026. Latest action: Concurred in Resolution (January 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR6002?
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR6002?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26579
Source: official South Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.