What does Ohio House Bill HB 291 do?

HB 291: Create the Ohio International Trade Commission

When was Ohio House Bill HB 291 introduced?

HB 291 was introduced on May 20, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 291?

The latest action on HB 291 by the House was: Referred to committee (Development) on May 21, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 291?

HB 291 was introduced by Ty D. Mathews.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 291 (136 legislative session)

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May 20, 2025
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HB 291

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Create the Ohio International Trade Commission

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House • May 21, 2025: Referred to committee (Development)

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Ty D. Mathews
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(R - 83)
Nick Santucci
primary
(R - 64)
Thaddeus J. Claggett
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(R - 68)
James M. Hoops
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Johnathan Newman
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David Thomas
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Josh Williams
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May 21, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Development)
May 20, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Ty Mathews (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Development, 1st Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Nick Santucci (Ohio House of Representative, Proponent) -- Development, 1st Hearing (May 28, 2025)
Testimony by Mathew P. VandenBerg (Ohio Wesleyan University, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Flaherty (necoTech, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Howie Beigelman (Ohio Jewish Communities, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Oron Mincha (Cyberpro Ai, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth Baumgartner (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by David Cordonnier (Dayton Development Coalition, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Kimberly Gibson (America Makes, Proponent) -- Development, 2nd Hearing (June 11, 2025)
Testimony by Vicki Prunty (Eager Community LLC, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Eden Treux (Student, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Jan Nespor (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Chas Parise (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Lucas Waggoner (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Abrial Mahmoud (American Muslim for Palestine: Columbus, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Jay Qutiefan (American Muslim for Palestine-Columbus, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Heather Cantino (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Kay Coughlin (Resident, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Loraine McCosker (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Bayan Abusneineh (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Susanna Whitman (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Laura Paige Brooks Partain (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Pranav Jani (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Terry Lodge (Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition, Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)
Testimony by Biyal Daoud (Opponent) -- Development, 3rd Hearing (June 18, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB291

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