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HCR 1018

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Lepak and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial HCR 1018 honors Pope Leo as the first American citizen pope, expressing congratulations; nonbinding and with no legal or fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · HCR 1018

HCR 1018 — Concurrent resolution honoring “Pope Leo” as first American citizen pope

Overview

  • Bill number: HCR 1018
  • Title: Concurrent resolution; Pope Leo; honoring first American citizen pope.
  • Classification: Concurrent resolution (ceremonial)
  • Introduced: May 27, 2025
  • Primary House author: Representative Lepak
  • Principal Senate author: Senator Rosino
  • Coauthors (House): Representatives Harris, Rosecrants
  • Current status: Introduced 2025-05-27; considered and adopted by the House 2025-05-28, engrossed and sent to the Senate; recorded as First Reading in the Senate.

Purpose and intent

HCR 1018 is a ceremonial, non‑binding expression of the legislature intended to honor “Pope Leo” as the first American citizen to serve as pope. The resolution’s stated aim (by its title) is to formally recognize and commemorate this historic milestone and to convey the legislature’s congratulations and esteem.

Key provisions (based on available information)

The full text of the resolution was not provided. Based on the title and standard practice for concurrent resolutions of this type, HCR 1018 likely includes one or more of the following elements:
- A formal statement honoring Pope Leo and noting the significance of being the first pope who is an American citizen.
- Language expressing the House’s and (pending Senate concurrence) the legislature’s congratulations and best wishes.
- A provision directing that an official copy of the resolution be transmitted to the pope or to appropriate representatives (e.g., the papal nuncio, local diocesan offices) or placed in legislative records.

Because only the bill title and legislative actions are available, readers should consult the enrolled text for precise wording and any additional directives.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary subject: Pope Leo (as named in the resolution).
  • Communities: The resolution is symbolic and primarily affects constituents and communities who wish to mark or celebrate the event (faith communities, local civic groups).
  • Government operations: No substantive change to law, regulation, or state programs is created.

Legal and fiscal effect

  • As a concurrent resolution, HCR 1018 is a formal statement by the legislature and does not create binding law, appropriate funds, or require the governor’s signature.
  • It is ceremonial in nature and is not expected to have a fiscal impact.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • 2025-05-27: Introduced in the House by Rep. Lepak; Senate principal author listed as Sen. Rosino.
  • 2025-05-28: Considered, coauthored (Reps. Harris and Rosecrants), adopted by the House, engrossed and transmitted to the Senate; recorded as Senate First Reading.
  • Next: Senate consideration/possible adoption. If adopted by both chambers, the resolution will stand as the official legislative expression honoring the individual, without creating statutory change.

If you would like, I can: (a) look up and summarize the enrolled text when available, (b) track Senate action, or (c) draft a plain‑language briefing for community groups about the resolution’s meaning.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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