Bill Text: NJ AR43 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honors life of political activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)
Status: (Introduced) 2026-01-13 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee [AR43 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2026-AR43-Introduced.html
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman GERRY SCHARFENBERGER
District 13 (Monmouth)
Assemblywoman VICTORIA A. FLYNN
District 13 (Monmouth)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblymen Myhre and Rumpf
SYNOPSIS
Honors life of political activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
An Assembly Resolution honoring the life of political activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk.
Whereas, Charles "Charlie" Kirk was a conservative political activist, talk radio host, public speaker, and author; and
Whereas, Understanding how to motivate young Americans, Charlie fostered a new generational conservative movement through his political activism, books, and talk radio show; and
Whereas, Not content with the status quo, Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA with Bill Montgomery when Charlie was only 18 years old; and
Whereas, Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics at schools, colleges, and universities; and
Whereas, During Turning Point USA events, Charlie held debates on college campuses across the country; and
Whereas, As part of his efforts with Turning Point USA, Charlie engaged in get-out-the-vote campaigns to encourage younger Americans to vote; and
Whereas, A man of faith and a proud father and husband, Charlie passionately discussed his values and political beliefs during political events, on his talk radio show, and in his many books; and
Whereas, On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was targeted for his publicly stated political views and killed during a speaking engagement at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah; and
Whereas, New Jersey condemns political violence and any intimidation or attack on an individual for that person's political beliefs; and
Whereas, It is in the public interest of the residents of the State of New Jersey and this great nation to condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honor his life; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The General Assembly of New Jersey honors the life of Charlie Kirk and condemns his assassination.
2. The New Jersey General Assembly reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and to express their political views without fear of violence or intimidation.
3. Copies of this resolution,
as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the
General Assembly to Turning Point USA and the family of Charlie Kirk.
STATEMENT
This Assembly resolution honors the life of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025.
Charlie Kirk was a conservative political activist, talk radio host, public speaker, and author who understood how to motivate young people across America. When Kirk was 18 years old, he co-founded Turning Point USA with Bill Montgomery. Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics at schools, colleges, and universities. During Turning Point USA events, Kirk held debates on college campuses across the country and he engaged in get-out-the-vote campaigns to encourage younger Americans to vote. A man of faith and a proud father and husband, Charlie Kirk passionately discussed his values and political beliefs during political events, on his talk radio show, and in his many books.
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was targeted for his political views and assassinated during a speaking engagement at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The New Jersey General Assembly condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and opposes any intimidation or attack on an individual for that person's political beliefs. The New Jersey General Assembly reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and to express their political views without fear of violence or intimidation.
