OH HB65

Bill

OH HB65

Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act

Introduced
02/10/2025

In Committee
06/11/2025

Crossed Over
04/02/2025

Passed
09/30/2025

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/30/2025

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To enact sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413, 5.2414, 5.2415, and 5.268 of the Revised Code to make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture and to name this act the Agriculture Appreciation Act.

AI Summary

This bill establishes several special designations to recognize and appreciate agriculture in Ohio. Specifically, the bill creates "Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week" during the first week of October, "FFA Week" during the week surrounding the last Saturday in February, "Farmer's Day" on October 12th, "4-H Week" ending on the second Saturday of March, "Agriculture Day" on March 21st, "National Farmers Market Week" during the first full week of August, and "Ohio Soil Health Week" during the second full week of November. The last designation is particularly notable as it honors David Brandt, a soil pioneer and advocate, by highlighting the importance of soil health to Ohio agriculture. These designations aim to raise public awareness about various aspects of agriculture, agricultural organizations, and the critical role farming plays in the state's economy and environment. The bill is formally titled the "Agriculture Appreciation Act" and will be added to Ohio's Revised Code as new sections.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (26)

Roy Klopfenstein (R)*, Bob Peterson (R)*, Nickie Antonio (D), Willis Blackshear (D), 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), Thomas Patton (R), Bill Reineke (R), Michele Reynolds (R), Kristina Roegner (R), Mark Romanchuk (R), Tim Schaffer (R), Jane Timken (R), Casey Weinstein (D), Shane Wilkin (R), Steve Wilson (R),

Last Action

Effective (on 09/30/2025)

Official Document

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb65

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb65
Final Analysis	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25787
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/05_EN/pdf/
Fiscal Note - As Passed By Senate	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25705
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/04_PS/pdf/
Synopsis of Committee Amendments	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25681
Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25622
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/03_RS/pdf/
Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25589
Fiscal Note - As Passed By House	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25066
Analysis - As Passed By House	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25030
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/02_PH/pdf/
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/01_RH/pdf/
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24996
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24993
Fiscal Note - As Introduced	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24970
Analysis - As Introduced	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24527
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb65/00_IN/pdf/

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