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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.56 of the Revised Code to designate March as Women's History Month.
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new section (5.56) in the Ohio Revised Code to officially designate the month of March as "Women's History Month". By creating this legislative designation, the bill formally recognizes and highlights the historical contributions, achievements, and experiences of women throughout Ohio. While the bill is relatively straightforward, its purpose is to create an official state-level acknowledgment of Women's History Month, which can help raise awareness about women's roles in history, society, and various professional fields. The designation does not create any specific programmatic requirements but serves as a symbolic recognition of women's important historical and ongoing contributions to society.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (60)
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D)*,
Michele Grim (D)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Cindy Abrams (R),
Rachel Baker (D),
Tim Barhorst (R),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Jamie Callender (R),
Gary Click (R),
Christine Cockley (D),
Rodney Creech (R),
Jack Daniels (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Steve Demetriou (R),
Haraz Ghanbari (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Derrick Hall (D),
Thomas Hall (R),
Jim Hoops (R),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Marilyn John (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Brian Lampton (R),
Jeff LaRe (R),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Crystal Lett (D),
Brian Lorenz (R),
Gayle Manning (R),
Lauren McNally (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Melanie Miller (R),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Scott Oelslager (R),
Bob Peterson (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Tristan Rader (D),
Sharon Ray (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Bill Roemer (R),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Veronica Sims (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Jason Stephens (R),
Brian Stewart (R),
Bride Sweeney (D),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Andrea White (R),
Erika White (D),
Josh Williams (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform (on 06/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb244 |
| Analysis - As Passed By House | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25650 |
| Fiscal Note - As Passed By House | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25607 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb244/02_PH/pdf/ |
| Analysis - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25571 |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25565 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb244/01_RH/pdf/ |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25317 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25227 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb244/00_IN/pdf/ |
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