Adjourning organizational session of Eighty-second Legislative Assembly.
Impact
The resolution signifies an important procedural step in Oregon's legislative process, ensuring that the organizational session concludes as scheduled. This allows for a smooth transition into the regular session where legislative business can take place. By officially adjourning the organizational session, it helps to organize the workflow and agenda for the upcoming regular session, which is crucial for effective lawmaking.
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 9 (HCR9) addresses the adjournment of the organizational session of the Eighty-second Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon. The resolution was introduced by Representative Rayfield and passed unanimously in both the House and Senate on January 9, 2023. HCR9 sets a clear end date for the organizational session, paving the way for the regular session to commence on January 17, 2023.
Contention
While HCR9 did not face significant points of contention, as indicated by the unanimous vote of 27 yeas and 0 nays in the Senate, its passage reflects the agreement among legislative members on the importance of setting session timelines. Such resolutions are generally procedural in nature and do not typically generate public debate or controversy.