Bill
HCR 1013
Nonbinding concurrent resolution affirms Christ is King and directs its distribution to state offices and other recipients; carries no legal effect unless enacted.
Status and key dates
- Bill number: HCR 1013 (concurrent resolution)
- Introduced: April 15, 2025
- House author: Rep. Olsen; principal Senate author: Sen. Jett
- House coauthors: Banning, Boles, Adams, Townley, West (Kevin), Kendrix, Hasenbeck, Woolley, Cantrell, Hildebrant (dates of coauthorship vary 4/15–4/21)
- House actions: Introduced 4/15; considered and adopted by the House 4/17 (Ayes 71, Nays 16); referred for engrossment; engrossed and signed and sent to the Senate 4/21. First reading in Senate 4/21.
What this measure is (purpose and nature)
- HCR 1013 is a concurrent resolution — a legislative expression agreed to by both chambers of the legislature. Based on the bill title (“Christ is King; distribution.”), the resolution appears intended to make a formal statement regarding “Christ is King” and to provide for the distribution of that statement or related materials.
- Concurrent resolutions do not create binding statutory law; they typically express the sentiment or position of the legislature or direct nonbinding administrative actions (for example, ordering the distribution of copies of the resolution to specified persons or entities).
Key provisions (based on available information)
- The full text of the resolution was not provided with the materials you supplied. The title indicates two likely elements:
- A declarative or commemorative statement affirming “Christ is King,” which would be the substantive language of the resolution.
- A provision directing or authorizing the distribution of the resolution or associated materials to named recipients (e.g., executive officers, state agencies, schools, public buildings, or private organizations).
- Because the actual text is not available here, the specific recipients, distribution method, or any administrative instructions (who must distribute, timelines, number of copies, etc.) cannot be confirmed.
Who would be affected
- Direct legal effects: None, unless the resolution specifically directs a state agency to take an administrative action that is permissible under law. Concurrent resolutions are principally symbolic.
- Practical/indirect effects: The resolution could affect public discourse and state institutions to the extent it calls for distribution of the text to schools, agencies, or the public. If distribution is directed to government-controlled venues (e.g., public schools or state offices), it could raise public interest and potential legal scrutiny regarding establishment of religion.
Procedural next steps and likely outcome
- After House adoption and transmittal (engrossed) to the Senate, the Senate must consider and adopt the concurrent resolution for it to be an official legislative expression of both chambers.
- The resolution is already adopted by the House (71–16). Pending further Senate action (scheduling, committee referral, or floor vote), it may be formally adopted by the Legislature.
Constitutional and policy considerations (brief)
- Resolutions that express religious endorsements or direct their placement/distribution in government-operated settings sometimes raise Establishment Clause questions under the U.S. Constitution and similar state constitutional provisions. Whether any legal issue would arise depends on the resolution’s exact language and the nature and recipients of any directed distribution.
- Because this is a concurrent resolution (not a statute creating new law or compelled conduct), its legal impact will largely turn on whether any implementing administrative action is requested or required.
Recommendation
- Consult the full enrolled text of HCR 1013 for precise language about the statement and the specific distribution instructions to determine exact recipients, deadlines, and any administrative directives. That text is needed to assess concrete effects and any legal implications.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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