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SR 427

MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson and 14 co-sponsors

Georgia SR 427 creates a temporary study committee to examine intoxicating cannabinoids in hemp products and consider potential legislation.

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
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Bill Summary · SR 427

Summary — SR 427

Note on sources: The materials provided include two different Senate resolutions both labeled “SR 427.” One is a Georgia Senate resolution creating a study committee on intoxicating cannabinoids in consumable hemp products (LC 55 0616). The other is an Illinois Senate memorial resolution honoring Charles James “Charlie” Kirk (LRB104 15492 ECR 28654 r / SR0427). Both texts and related actions are summarized below and distinguished clearly.

A. Illinois — SR 427 (Memorial for Charles J. “Charlie” Kirk)

Purpose / Intent

  • A memorial resolution expressing the Illinois Senate’s condolences on the death of Charles James “Charlie” Kirk and recognizing his life, work, and public activities.

Key provisions

  • Recites biographical details:
    • Born October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights.
    • Education: Wheeling High School; attended Harper College.
    • Co‑founded Turning Point USA in 2012; later founded affiliated organizations (Turning Point Action, Turning Point Faith).
    • Media work: hosted The Charlie Kirk Show; spoke at national events (e.g., CPAC, 2024 RNC); authored books; college campus speaker.
    • Family: married Erika Lane Frantzve (May 8, 2021); survived by wife, two young children, and parents.
    • Reports his death as occurring September 10, 2025 at age 31 (text states he was shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University).
  • Expresses the Senate’s mourning and extends condolences to family, friends, and others who knew him.
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Kirk’s family.

Sponsors & Procedural Status

  • Sponsors/co‑sponsors listed include several senators (many added as co‑sponsors or chief co‑sponsors in October 2025, e.g., Craig Wilcox, Sally J. Turner, Terri Bryant, Jason Plummer).
  • Actions listed include: filed with Secretary (Oct 14, 2025), Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar, and “Resolution Adopted” (Oct 15, 2025).

Impact

  • Symbolic/ceremonial: no legal or regulatory effect. Serves to record the Senate’s formal recognition and condolences.

B. Georgia — SR 427 (Senate Study Committee on Intoxicating Cannabinoids in Consumable Hemp Products)

Purpose / Intent

  • To create a temporary Senate study committee to examine intoxicating cannabinoids that may appear in consumable hemp products and to develop recommendations or legislative proposals to address risks.

Key provisions

  • Creates the “Senate Study Committee on Intoxicating Cannabinoids in Consumable Hemp Products.”
  • Membership and leadership:
    • Five members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate.
    • President designates the chair.
  • Duties:
    • Study conditions, needs, issues, and problems related to intoxicating cannabinoids in hemp-derived consumable products (mentions many cannabinoids/isomers such as delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA, THC‑O, THCP, THCV, HHC, CBN, etc.).
    • Recommend actions or legislation as appropriate.
  • Operations:
    • Chair calls meetings; committee may meet as needed.
    • Legislative members receive allowances per O.C.G.A. § 28‑1‑8; expenses limited to five days unless extended.
    • Funding provided from funds appropriated to the Senate.
  • Reporting and abolishment:
    • Committee must file any reports (including recommended legislation) prior to abolishment; reports require majority approval of a quorum.
    • Committee abolished on December 31, 2025.

Affected parties / potential impact

  • State lawmakers, regulatory agencies, law enforcement, the consumable hemp industry, retailers, and consumers in Georgia.
  • Could lead to new state regulations or statutory limits on specific cannabinoids or isomers in hemp‑derived consumables if the committee recommends legislation.

Procedural status (as given)

  • Text shown as “Adopted Senate.” Procedural steps specify committee reporting rules and an end date (12/31/2025).

Observations and Practical Notes

  • The two SR 427 items are distinct (one is a ceremonial memorial in Illinois; the other is a Georgia legislative study resolution). Their co‑existence in the source materials appears to be a file or indexing conflation.
  • The Georgia study resolution creates a short‑lived, five‑member committee with the explicit goal of developing potential legislative responses to newer hemp‑derived intoxicants; any regulatory changes would require follow‑on legislation.
  • The Illinois memorial is strictly symbolic and does not change law or policy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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