HCR 14 (2026): condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reaffirming the state's commitment to freedom of speech and civil discourse.
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HCR 14 (2026)
condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reaffirming the state's commitment to freedom of speech and civil discourse.
- Status: Passed one chamber
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Subject: Memorials
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2026, with 7 people signed in online: 1 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0570h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0570h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Lisa Mazur (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0570h — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- January 23, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 09:00 am GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0570h 02/20/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0570h: AA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0570h: MA VV 03/05/2026