HCR 1018 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Concurrent resolution; Pope Leo; honoring first American citizen pope.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV, the first American citizen to become pope. It recognizes his global leadership and specifically acknowledges his service on the board of Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from 1999 to 2001. The resolution formally commends him for his moral leadership and expresses gratitude for his connection to Oklahoma, with copies to be sent to the Vatican and the Tulsa school. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding policy impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 27, 2025 Last action May 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to a 'Floor (House)' version, indicating it is now ready for floor consideration. The text shows formatting changes and reorganization of the resolution structure, with some content appearing to be in different order. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV remains intact.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'ENGROSSED HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION' to 'HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION' with updated session information formatting

Page headers changed from 'ENGR. H. C. R. NO. 1018' to 'HCR1018 HFLR' with committee amendment notation added

Resolution text reorganized with some WHEREAS clauses appearing in different order, though all substantive content remains present

New instruction 'DIRECT TO CALENDAR' added at the end, indicating procedural status change

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 28, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

upper

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

lower

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted, referred for engrossment

lower

May 27, 2025

Introduced

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors