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Introduced
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.037 of the Revised Code to designate the walleye as the official fish of the state.
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new section in the Ohio Revised Code (section 5.037) to officially designate the walleye as the state fish of Ohio. The walleye, scientifically known as sander vitreus, is a popular freshwater fish found in many of Ohio's lakes and rivers, particularly in the Great Lakes region. By creating this official designation, the bill recognizes the walleye's significance to the state's natural environment and fishing heritage. The legislation is a straightforward symbolic act that adds the walleye to the list of official state symbols, similar to how states often designate official birds, flowers, or other representative items that reflect their unique characteristics or natural resources.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (50)
Sean Brennan (D)*,
D.J. Swearingen (R)*,
Cindy Abrams (R),
Rachel Baker (D),
Tim Barhorst (R),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Thad Claggett (R),
Christine Cockley (D),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Chris Glassburn (D),
Michele Grim (D),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Derrick Hall (D),
Thomas Hall (R),
Latyna Humphrey (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Angie King (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Brian Lampton (R),
Jeff LaRe (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Lauren McNally (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Melanie Miller (R),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Diane Mullins (R),
Johnathan Newman (R),
Mike Odioso (R),
Justin Pizzulli (R),
Tristan Rader (D),
Sharon Ray (R),
Monica Robb Blasdel (R),
Phil Robinson (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Veronica Sims (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Jason Stephens (R),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Erika White (D),
Josh Williams (R),
Last Action
House Arts Athletics and Tourism Swearingen, 2nd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony (16:15:00 9/30/2025 Room 018) (on 09/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb312 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25558 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25546 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb312/00_IN/pdf/ |
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