The Senate Rules Committee approved House Concurrent Resolution 29, honoring David T. Meyer (1967–2024) for his contributions to crisis response and training that, witnesses said, changed how some law-enforcement agencies handle mental-health crises.

Representative Jeff Helfrich, who presented the resolution, described Meyer as a longtime colleague and crisis-response innovator and said Meyer "teamed up with Lines for Life, studied the numbers, and proved most people in crisis weren't dangerous, just desperate." Helfrich said Meyer’s work shifted dispatch procedures so some calls are routed to crisis lines first and that Meyer’s model spread across Oregon and influenced practice nationwide.

Helfrich framed Meyer’s work as saving lives and protecting officers by reducing instances in which force escalated. He asked the committee to pass the resolution so Meyer’s name and approach would continue to inform policy.

Action taken: Senator Manning moved HCR 29 to the floor with a "be adopted" recommendation; the motion passed by roll call.

Why it matters: witnesses emphasized operational and training changes credited to Meyer that reduce force and improve outcomes for people in crisis; supporters said the resolution commemorates those policy and training reforms.

Next steps: the resolution will be carried to the Senate floor for consideration.