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.

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

The latest action on SB 247 by the Senate was: Reported (Government Oversight and Reform) on Nov 05, 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)

Introduced
Aug 25, 2025
Passed Senate
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 247

Ohio Senate Bill

Designate the buckeye as the state candy

Last Action See all actions

Senate • Nov 05, 2025: Reported (Government Oversight and Reform)

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As Reported By Senate Committee

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Votes

YES: 7

Andrew O. Brenner
William P. DeMora
Terry Johnson
Al Landis
Susan Manchester
Sandra O'Brien
Casey Weinstein

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

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

Actions

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

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
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)