TALLAHASSEE — The “Charlie Kirk bill” is continuing to move through the Florida Legislature, with the Senate version still advancing from committee to committee.
Meanwhile, the full Florida House voted on its proposal Wednesday.
In an 82-31 vote, the House passed House Bill 125, which would designate Oct. 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.”
During a heated floor debate, lawmakers were sharply divided over whether Kirk is deserving of the tribute in Florida.
Kirk was shot and killed last September while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. The alleged shooter surrendered the day after the assassination.
That was one of two measures related to Kirk approved by the House on Wednesday.
Lawmakers also passed House Bill 33, which would rename Southwest 107th Avenue — between Coral Way and Southwest Eighth Street, in front of Florida International University — as “Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.”
A similar proposal is moving through the Senate.
House Bill 33 also confirms that part of Commercial Boulevard on Fort Lauderdale Beach would be renamed “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard,” after Donald Trump.
Also in Tallahassee, a measure that would eliminate yellow registration stickers on Florida license plates advanced in the Legislature. The full House voted 93-17 to pass House Bill 841.
Supporters say the yellow stickers are no longer relevant in a digital era and argue the change would save the state $24 million. An identical bill in the Senate must still clear several hurdles before it can become law.
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