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OH SB 247

in committee

Designate the buckeye as the state candy

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · upper

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Did OH SB 247 pass?

Not yet. OH SB 247 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): Referred to committee

What is OH SB 247 about?

To enact section 5.083 of the Revised Code to designate the buckeye as the state candy of Ohio.

Who sponsors OH SB 247?

William P. DeMora is the primary sponsor of OH SB 247, joined by 20 cosponsors.

Description

To enact section 5.083 of the Revised Code to designate the buckeye as the state candy of Ohio.

Introduced
2025-08-25
Latest action
2026-02-04 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • William P. DeMoraprimary
  • Casey Weinsteincosponsor
  • Jane M. Timkencosponsor
  • Kent Smithcosponsor
  • Beth Listoncosponsor
  • Louis W. Blessing, IIIcosponsor
  • Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.cosponsor
  • Nickie J. Antoniocosponsor
  • Andrew O. Brennercosponsor
  • Hearcel F. Craigcosponsor
  • Theresa Gavaronecosponsor
  • Paula Hicks-Hudsoncosponsor
  • Catherine D. Ingramcosponsor
  • Terry Johnsoncosponsor
  • Nathan H. Manningcosponsor
  • Thomas F. Pattoncosponsor
  • Michele Reynoldscosponsor
  • Kristina D. Roegnercosponsor
  • Tim Schaffercosponsor
  • Shane Wilkincosponsor
  • Steve Wilsoncosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-04

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-11-25

    Introduced

    introduction

  3. 2025-11-19

    Passed

    passage

  4. 2025-11-05

    Reported

  5. 2025-10-01

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2025-08-25

    Introduced

    introduction

Versions

  • As Passed by the SenateCompare
  • As Reported by the Senate Government Oversight and Reform CommitteeCompare
  • As IntroducedCompare
  • (document, no version)Compare

Documents

Votes

  • Passed

    2025-11-20 · pass · 32-1

    Member-level votes (33)
    • Steve Wilson: yes
    • Rob McColley: yes
    • Stephen A. Huffman: yes
    • Nathan H. Manning: yes
    • Hearcel F. Craig: yes
    • Andrew O. Brenner: yes
    • Nickie J. Antonio: yes
    • Kristina D. Roegner: yes
    • Theresa Gavarone: yes
    • Tim Schaffer: yes
    • Terry Johnson: yes
    • Louis W. Blessing, III: yes
    • George F. Lang: yes
    • Jerry C. Cirino: yes
    • Mark Romanchuk: yes
    • Bill Reineke: yes
    • Sandra O'Brien: yes
    • Paula Hicks-Hudson: yes
    • Al Landis: yes
    • William P. DeMora: yes
    • Kent Smith: yes
    • Shane Wilkin: yes
    • Catherine D. Ingram: yes
    • Michele Reynolds: yes
    • Brian M. Chavez: yes
    • Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.: yes
    • Kyle Koehler: yes
    • Susan Manchester: yes
    • Beth Liston: yes
    • Thomas F. Patton: yes
    • Casey Weinstein: yes
    • Jane M. Timken: yes
    • Al Cutrona: no

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb247/

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