What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 do?

SB 247: Designate the buckeye as the state candy

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 introduced?

SB 247 was introduced on Aug 25, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 247 has passed the Senate on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

The latest action on SB 247 by the House was: Introduced on Nov 25, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

SB 247 was introduced by William P. DeMora.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for SB 247

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 247 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Aug 25, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Passed House
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SB 247

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Designate the buckeye as the state candy

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William P. DeMora
primary
(D - 25)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
cosponsor
(D - 6)
Louis W. Blessing, III
cosponsor
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
Hearcel F. Craig
cosponsor
Theresa Gavarone
cosponsor
Paula Hicks-Hudson
cosponsor
Catherine D. Ingram
cosponsor
Terry Johnson
cosponsor
Beth Liston
cosponsor
Nathan H. Manning
cosponsor
Thomas F. Patton
cosponsor
Michele Reynolds
cosponsor
Kristina D. Roegner
cosponsor
Tim Schaffer
cosponsor
Kent Smith
cosponsor
Jane M. Timken
cosponsor
Casey Weinstein
cosponsor
Shane Wilkin
cosponsor
Steve Wilson
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 32

Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Beth Liston
Susan Manchester
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Kent Smith
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 1

Al Cutrona

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB247/votes

Actions

Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
Nov 05, 2025 | Senate
- Reported (Government Oversight and Reform)
Oct 01, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Government Oversight and Reform)
Aug 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Testimony by Senator DeMora (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 1st Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Boyle (Chocolate Cafe, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Alicia Hindman (The Buckeye Lady, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Trifelos (Anthony Thomas Candy Company, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB247

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