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HCR23 • 2025

Recognizes and honors Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II. Commends individuals who have increased public awareness of the service and sacrifice of these civilians.

Recognizes and honors Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II. Commends individuals who have increased public awareness of the service and sacrifice of these civilians.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Representative Lewis,, Helfrich,, Boice, Representative Breese-Iverson,, Diehl,, Evans,, Grayber,, Skarlatos,, Senator Manning Jr,, Meek,, Smith DB,, Thatcher
Last action
2025-04-28
Official status
Filed with Secretary of State
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-04-28 House

    Speaker signed.

  2. 2025-04-28 Senate

    President signed.

  3. 2025-04-28 House

    Filed with Secretary of State.

  4. 2025-04-24 House

    House concurred in Senate amendments and readopted measure. Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--Levy B, Nguyen H; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.

  5. 2025-04-21 Senate

    Made Special Order of Business. Final reading. Carried by Thatcher. Adopted. Ayes, 28; Excused, 1--Jama.

  6. 2025-04-17 Senate

    Second reading.

  7. 2025-04-16 Senate

    Recommendation: Do adopt with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  8. 2025-04-08 Senate

    Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  9. 2025-03-20 Senate

    First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  10. 2025-03-20 Senate

    Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.

  11. 2025-03-18 House

    Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.

  12. 2025-03-18 House

    Read as Special Order of Business. Carried by Lewis. Adopted. Ayes, 56; Excused, 4--Evans, Nguyen H, Owens, Walters.

  13. 2025-03-17 House

    Recommendation: Be adopted.

  14. 2025-03-13 House

    Work Session held.

  15. 2025-03-06 House

    Public Hearing held.

  16. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.

  17. 2025-02-25 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Honors certain Oregonians who were not members of the armed forces for their World War II service. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Recognizes and honors Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II.
Commends individuals who have increased public awareness of the service and sacrifice of these civilians.
Relating to: Recognizing and honoring Oregon civilians who served the United States on Wake Island during World War II.
Current location: Filed with Secretary of State