In memoriam: David Todd Meyer.
HCR 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring David Todd Meyer, a retired Portland Police Bureau officer who died in December 2024. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career, including his work leading the Crisis Negotiation Team and his efforts to improve law enforcement responses to suicidal individuals. It expresses the Oregon Legislature's gratitude for his service and condolences to his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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Jun 12, 2025
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, incorporating all legislative amendments and adding official adoption signatures. The substantive content of the resolution honoring David Todd Meyer remained consistent throughout the process, with only formatting and procedural changes occurring.
TECHNICAL
Added official adoption dates and signatures from House and Senate leadership
Removed summary section and editorial notes that were part of the introduced version
Reformatted sponsor list and page numbering for final enrolled version
Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025 · House May 8, 2025
How they voted
28–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican12
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary of State.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Made Special Order of Business. Final reading. Carried by McLane. Adopted.
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
May 12, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read as Special Order of Business. Carried by Helfrich. Adopted.
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Be adopted.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Helfrich
RRepublican
P
Rick Lewis
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bowman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Gorsek
DDemocratic
Co
David Smith
RRepublican
Co
Diane Linthicum
RRepublican
Co
James Manning
DDemocratic
Co
Kim Thatcher
RRepublican
Co
Mike McLane
RRepublican
Co
Ricki Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Tawna Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Virgle Osborne
RRepublican
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