HCR 6002 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie Kirk.

HCR 6002 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative commentator, who was assassinated in 2025 at age 31. The resolution recognizes his work founding Turning Point USA at 18, his advocacy for free markets and constitutional liberties, and his influence through media and policy advising. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely symbolic. The resolution urges South Dakota citizens to reflect on Kirk’s legacy and extends condolences to his family. This is a procedural honor without legal or practical impact.

Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Jan 27, 2026

MODERATE

This document shows the transformation of HCR 6002 from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version. The bill is a House Concurrent Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, a conservative political figure who was assassinated in September 2025. The enrolled version includes official signatures from legislative leaders and final passage dates, confirming the resolution has been approved by both the House and Senate.

TECHNICAL

Added official legislative formatting elements including session information (101st Legislative Session), bill type designation (House Concurrent Resolution), and enrolled status indicating final approval.

Added adoption and concurrence dates (January 16, 2026 for House; January 26, 2026 for Senate) with signatures from legislative officers.

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House, Chief Clerk of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Secretary of the Senate to formalize the enrolled document.

Removed browser compatibility warnings and technical notices that were present in the initial version but are not part of the actual legislative content.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 26, 2026 · House Jan 16, 2026

How they voted

31–2

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 35

Jan 26, 2026

D Democratic3

2 Nay 1

66% Nay

R Republican32

31 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jan 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Senate Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 2 S.J. 110

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Committee

Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 90

lower

Jan 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 5 H.J. 40

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Committee

Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 37

lower

33 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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