HCR 9 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

In memoriam: Secretary of State and former state Representative Dennis Michael Richardson.

HCR 9 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dennis Michael Richardson, Oregon's Secretary of State and former state Representative, who died in 2019. The resolution formally recognizes his life, military service, legal career, public service spanning decades (including six terms in the Oregon House and his role as Secretary of State), and his commitment to ethical governance. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs, as it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Oregon legislature in March 2025 and presented to his family.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2025

MODERATE

This bill is an in memoriam resolution honoring Secretary of State Dennis Richardson. The text was updated from an introduced version to an enrolled version, which means it has been approved by both legislative chambers and is ready to be signed into law. The substantive content of the resolution remained the same, but the enrolled version includes additional formal language about faith and values, plus signatures from legislative leaders confirming adoption.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; this is a ceremonial resolution that was finalized through the legislative process

TECHNICAL

Added formal adoption signatures from House and Senate leadership with dates (February 25, 2025 and March 27, 2025)

Added new 'Whereas' clause about Richardson's faith and values, and his motto about giving back

Updated sponsor list to reflect final enrolled version with additional representatives and senators

Removed editorial notes and formatting instructions that were only present in the draft version

Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025 · House Feb 25, 2025

How they voted

29–0

Passed

Total votes 29

Mar 27, 2025

D Democratic17

17 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

12 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Introduced

Filed with Secretary of State.

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Special Order of Business. Final reading. Carried by Thatcher. Adopted.

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read as Special Order of Business. Carried by Drazan. Adopted.

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Be adopted.

lower

Jan 30, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

Jan 28, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

7 primary · 23 co-sponsors