SR 22 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Designating October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day” in WV

This Senate resolution designates October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day" in West Virginia to honor the late conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder (born October 14, 1993), who was fatally shot in 2025 while defending free speech. It encourages annual community observances through educational programs and discussions on free speech and conservative principles, without creating new laws or affecting policy. The resolution was adopted by the West Virginia Senate on January 29, 2026.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted (Roll No. 16)

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Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

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Jan 28, 2026

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors