Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 1615: Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 1615 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kansas Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day. Primary sponsor: Tim Shallenburger (Republican), Larry Alley (Republican), Mike Argabright (Republican), Rick Billinger (Republican), Chase Blasi (Republican), Tory Marie Blew (Republican), Elaine Bowers (Republican), Craig Bowser (Republican), Joseph Claeys, William Clifford, Brenda Dietrich (Republican), Renee Erickson (Republican), Mike Fagg (Republican), Beverly Gossage (Republican), Scott Hill (Republican), Jeff Klemp (Republican), Rick Kloos (Republican), Ty Masterson (Republican), Mike Murphy (Republican), Stephen Owens (Republican), Virgil Peck (Republican), Mike Petersen (Republican), TJ Rose, Ron Ryckman (Republican), Doug Shane (Republican), Brad Starnes (Republican), Adam Thomas (Republican), Mike Thompson (Republican), Kenny Titus (Republican), Caryn Tyson (Republican), Kellie Warren (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 28
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Shallenburger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Larry Alley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Mike Argabright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Rick Billinger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Chase Blasi | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Tory Marie Blew | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Elaine Bowers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Craig Bowser | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Joseph Claeys | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| William Clifford | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brenda Dietrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Renee Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Mike Fagg | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Beverly Gossage | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Scott Hill | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jeff Klemp | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Rick Kloos | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ty Masterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Stephen Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Virgil Peck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Mike Petersen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| TJ Rose | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ron Ryckman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Doug Shane | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Brad Starnes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Adam Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mike Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Kenny Titus | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Caryn Tyson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Kellie Warren | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Final Action - Adopted; Yea 87, Nay 35, Absent 3
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin
- Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin was rejected
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin
- Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin was rejected; Yea 35, Nay 83, Absent 7
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Rep. Ford Carr
- Rep. Megan Steele raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled germane.
- Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Rep. Ford Carr was rejected; Yea 33, Nay 82, Absent 10
- Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
- Referred to Committee of the Whole
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. David Haley
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