HR 46 (2026): declaring the first Friday in June as a state day of remembrance for children killed by gun violence and urging the establishment of a national day of remembrance.
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HR 46 (2026)
declaring the first Friday in June as a state day of remembrance for children killed by gun violence and urging the establishment of a national day of remembrance.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Memorials
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 107 people signed in online: 106 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suraj Budathoki (D - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 37)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Christine Seibert (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Trinidad Tellez (D - Hills 40)
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 18, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026