Beyond that, types of memorials are differentiated by the way in which they are passed. Memorials fell into disuse and the term is dropped entirely in the legislative rules in 1979, their function assumed by resolutions. They were signed by the clerk or secretary of the chambers, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Secretary of State as witness and filer. Joint memorials began as those passed by both houses and usually the Governor. They were signed by the clerk or secretary of the houses, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the Governor, and the Secretary of State as witness and filer.
Memorials occur less frequently.
They must pass only the originating chamber. Resolutionsare position statements which do not have the weight of law. They are acted upon by both the House and Senate in the same manor as a bill. Initially many empowered a state agency to take a particular action. Congratulatory statements and expressions of condolence might also be passed as resolutions.