Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 286: A RESOLUTION recognizing the life of Charlie Kirk as a martyr for truth, faith, and free speech.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SR 286 is a resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A RESOLUTION recognizing the life of Charlie Kirk as a martyr for truth, faith, and free speech. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognize the life of Charlie Kirk.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Brandon Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate