The House Rules Committee convened a public hearing on Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 on April 30 to honor the life and public service of former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney (1943–2024). Senators and representatives, including Senate President Rob Wagner and Speaker Julie Fahey, joined committee members and former colleagues to offer testimony and personal remembrances before the committee adopted an amendment to the resolution.

Senate President Rob Wagner said Courtney was a “once-in-a-generation” figure whose leadership combined fierce advocacy for policy with mentorship for staff and new lawmakers. Speaker Julie Fahey described Courtney's emphasis on bipartisanship and collaboration, and she and others cited his work on mental-health infrastructure, including the Peter Courtney Salem campus at Oregon State Hospital.

Testimony included written remarks read for Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner and live memories from former colleagues and staff. Nick Haskins read Treasurer Steiner's remarks, which recalled Courtney's legislative judgment and mentorship; Marion County Commissioner Kevin Cameron, Salem City Councilor Dr. Irvin Brown and former staff Dana Richardson offered personal stories about Courtney's guidance, political skill and attention to individuals. Gary Wilhelms and others highlighted Courtney's long-term role advancing the Capitol renovation project and other statewide initiatives.

The committee adopted a dash 1 amendment to SCR 10 that, among other items in the amendment text, resolves that the legislative assembly determine naming the bicameral, bipartisan lounge in the newly renovated Oregon State Capitol as the Peter Courtney Memorial Lounge is an appropriate and fitting way to honor Courtney's legacy. Vice Chair Drazen moved the amendment and the committee adopted it by recorded vote. The committee then moved SCR 10 as amended to the House floor with a recommendation that it be adopted by the full legislative assembly; Representative Drazen was assigned to carry the resolution on the floor.

Committee members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized Courtney's role in forging compromise across parties and his long record of service; the resolution and naming amendment intend to make a permanent, nonpartisan memorial within the Capitol building.