When was Ohio House Bill HB 246 introduced?

HB 246 was introduced on Apr 29, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 246?

The latest action on HB 246 by the House was: Referred to committee (Commerce and Labor) on Apr 30, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 246?

HB 246 was introduced by D. J. Swearingen.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 246 (136 legislative session)

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Apr 29, 2025
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HB 246

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House • Apr 30, 2025: Referred to committee (Commerce and Labor)

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D. J. Swearingen
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(R - 89)
Tex Fischer
primary
(R - 59)
Jennifer Gross
cosponsor
(R - 45)
Thomas Hall
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Mark Johnson
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Phil Plummer
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Jason Stephens
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David Thomas
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Josh Williams
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Apr 30, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Commerce and Labor)
Apr 29, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Swearingen (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Fischer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Kristen Ziccarelli (America First Policy Institute, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Matthew Szollosi (ACT Ohio, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Lora Current (Heritage Action for America, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Ralph King (Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Shari Rendall (Federation for American Immigration Reform, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Richard Ochocki (Ohio State Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 3rd Hearing (May 21, 2025)
Testimony by Kelly Lipinski (United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Proponent) -- Commerce and Labor, 3rd Hearing (May 21, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea Ashley (Association General Contractors of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Commerce and Labor, 3rd Hearing (May 21, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB246

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