Oregon HCR26: Recognizing and honoring Jim Card for his service and contributions to the people of Oregon.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 26, 2025:

83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2025 Regular Session House Concurrent Resolution Sponsored by Representative RUIZ SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Honors Jim Card for his service to the people of Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Recognizes and honors Jim Card for his service and contributions to the people of Oregon. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas Jim Card has spent a lifetime in the service of nature, with a 40-year career as a landscaper and horticulturist dedicated to preserving beauty and balance in the natural world; and Whereas in 2011, Jim Card came out of retirement to begin the arduous process of restoring Gresham's beloved Japanese Garden, Tsuru Island, to its former glory, developing a master plan to reverse erosion, overgrowth and years of neglect; and Whereas in 2013, Jim Card was appointed as Director of Tsuru Island, leading an army of volunteers in revitalizing the garden into an expansive oasis of broadleaf evergreens, pruned pines, vivid azaleas and lush, springy groundcover; and Whereas Jim Card has been a tireless caretaker for …

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Sponsors

• Ricardo Ruiz (D, 50) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Chapter 31, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
2. March 31, 2026: Governor signed.
3. March 6, 2026: President signed.
4. March 5, 2026: Speaker signed.
5. March 4, 2026: House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
6. March 2, 2026: Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
7. March 2, 2026: Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
8. February 27, 2026: Carried over to 03-02 by unanimous consent.
9. February 26, 2026: Second reading.
10. February 25, 2026: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

Common questions

What is HCR26?

HCR26 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2025 Legislative Measures): Recognizing and honoring Jim Card for his service and contributions to the people of Oregon.

What does HCR26 do?

Digest: Honors Jim Card for his service to the people of Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Recognizes and honors Jim Card for his service and contributions to the people of Oregon.

What is the status of HCR26?

Chaptered as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 31, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR26?

Ricardo Ruiz (D, 50).

Where is the official record for HCR26?

On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/26