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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Passed
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.57 of the Revised Code to designate September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day."
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new section in the Ohio Revised Code (section 5.57) to officially designate September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day" in honor of Jo Ann Davidson, who made history as the first female Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill specifically recognizes Davidson's significance by noting her birth date of September 28, 1927, and creates a formal state recognition of her pioneering role in Ohio's legislative leadership. By establishing this commemorative day, the bill aims to celebrate Davidson's groundbreaking achievement and contribution to Ohio's political history, highlighting the importance of her role in advancing women's representation in state government.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Michele Reynolds (R)*,
Nickie Antonio (D),
Willis Blackshear (D),
Bill Blessing (R),
Andrew Brenner (R),
Brian Chavez (R),
Jerry Cirino (R),
Hearcel Craig (D),
Bill DeMora (D),
Theresa Gavarone (R),
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D),
Steve Huffman (R),
Catherine Ingram (D),
Terry Johnson (R),
Al Landis (R),
George Lang (R),
Beth Liston (D),
Susan Manchester (R),
Nathan Manning (R),
Thomas Patton (R),
Bill Reineke (R),
Kristina Roegner (R),
Mark Romanchuk (R),
Tim Schaffer (R),
Kent Smith (D),
Jane Timken (R),
Casey Weinstein (D),
Shane Wilkin (R),
Steve Wilson (R),
Last Action
Effective (on 08/18/2025)
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