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Committee moves ceremonial resolution supporting 'sister state' relationship with Ukrainian region
Summary
The committee voted to move Senate Concurrent Resolution 23 to the Senate floor with a recommendation that it be adopted; staff described the resolution as a ceremonial expression of support for Ukraine and noted no fiscal impact.
During a work session the Senate Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs moved Senate Concurrent Resolution 23 to the floor with a ‘‘be adopted’’ recommendation on March 12.
Committee staff provided an overview that SCR 23 states the Oregon Legislative Assembly supports a ceremonial sister-state relationship with a Ukrainian region, stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemns Russia's war in Ukraine; staff said there is no fiscal or revenue impact and that the public hearing occurred on March 6.
Vice Chair Thacher moved to send SCR 23 to the floor with a ‘‘be adopted’’ recommendation. A roll-call vote was recorded: Senator Meek (aye), Senator Brock Smith (excused), Senator Woods (aye), Vice Chair Patrick (aye) and Chair Manning (aye). The committee report recorded the recommendation as approved and the chair designated a committee member to carry the resolution to the floor.
The committee closed the work session on SCR 23; no amendments or dissenting recorded votes were shown in the meeting record.
