SCR 8 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Recognizing and honoring Private William Ezra Leon "Billy" Calkins for his service to his country.

This concurrent resolution (SCR 8) honors Private William Ezra Leon "Billy" Calkins, a U.S. Army soldier who died at age 17 during WWII. It commemorates his service, including his participation in the Bataan Death March, his death in 1942, and his recent identification through DNA analysis after being buried as an unknown soldier. The resolution formally recognizes his sacrifice and military awards, including the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal, without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 11, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was formally enrolled and adopted by both the Senate and House, moving from introduction to final passage. The content remained substantively unchanged, with only formatting adjustments and addition of official signatures and dates. This represents the final legislative step before the resolution becomes official state record.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the resolution remains a recognition honoring Private Billy Calkins for his military service

TECHNICAL

Added official signatures from Senate Secretary, Senate President, and House Speaker with adoption dates

Removed editor's summary disclaimer and line numbers from original draft

Changed sponsorship listing to include additional co-sponsors (Senators Manning Jr, Smith DB, Representative Sosa)

Added page headers and enrolled status indicators

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2025 · House Jun 10, 2025

How they voted

29–0

Passed

Total votes 29

Feb 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

Jun 13, 2025

Introduced

Filed With Secretary of State.

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Jun 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Jun 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read. Carried by Sosa. Adopted.

lower

Jun 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Be adopted.

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Final reading. Carried by Sollman. Adopted.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors