When was Ohio House Bill HB 170 introduced?

HB 170 was introduced on Mar 12, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 170 passed the House?

Yes, HB 170 has passed the House on Oct 08, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 170?

The latest action on HB 170 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Energy) on Oct 15, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 170?

HB 170 was introduced by Monica Robb Blasdel.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 170?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 170

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 170 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Mar 12, 2025
Passed House
Oct 08, 2025
Passed Senate
Became Law

HB 170

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Senate • Oct 15, 2025: Referred to committee (Energy)

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Monica Robb Blasdel
primary
(R - 79)
Bob Peterson
primary
(R - 91)
Cindy Abrams
cosponsor
(R - 29)
Adam C. Bird
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Tex Fischer
cosponsor
Ty D. Mathews
cosponsor
Phil Plummer
cosponsor
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
cosponsor
David Thomas
cosponsor
Josh Williams
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Bernard Willis
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Tom Young
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Votes

YES: 9

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB170/votes

YES: 93

NO: 4

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB170/votes

Actions

Oct 15, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Energy)
Oct 14, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced
Oct 08, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Natural Resources)
- Passed
Mar 19, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Natural Resources)
Mar 12, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Passed By HousePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Representative Robb Blasdel and Representative Peterson (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 1st Hearing (April 9, 2025)
Testimony by Christina Polesovsky (American Petroleum Institute (API) Ohio, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Kromer (Ohio Oil & Gas Association, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Duguid (Advanced Resources International, Inc., Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Delette Marengo (Tenaska, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Neeraj Gupta (Batelle, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Dallas Gerber (Growth Energy, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Doug Kitchen (Hocking Hills Energy & Well Service LLC, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Tom Buis (American Carbon Alliance, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Thomas and Mark Henning (Midwest Hydrogen Center for Excellence, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Susan Fakharzadeh (Vault 44.01, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Schepers (Holcim US, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Walz (POET LLC, Proponent) -- Natural Resources, 2nd Hearing (April 30, 2025)
Testimony by Randi Pokladnik, PhD (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Pokladnik - Supplemental (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Joel Pokladnik, PE (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Patricia Marida (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by John (Mick) Luber (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Roxanne Groff (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Bev Reed (Buckeye Environmental Network, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Bev Reed - Supplemental (Buckeye Environmental Network, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Bev Reed - Maps (Buckeye Environmental Network, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Nikki Ransom (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Jenny Morgan (The Daily Accident Report-Ohio Oil & Gas, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Evan Callicoat (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Interested Party) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Turocy (The Nature Conservancy, Interested Party) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Donald H. Albertson (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Leatra Harper (FreshWater Accountability Project, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Leatra Harper - Document 1 (FreshWater Accountability Project, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Jan Nespor (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Nan Bruskill (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Dawn Hewitt (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Randy Cunningham (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Charles Kuntz (Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Steven G. Jansto (Research and Development Resources, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Heather Cantino (Athens County's Future Action Network, Opponent) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Anne Caruso (Interested Party) -- Natural Resources, 3rd Hearing (May 7, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB170

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