What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 294 do?

SB 294: Declare the state's energy siting policy

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 294 introduced?

SB 294 was introduced on Oct 15, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 294?

The latest action on SB 294 by the Senate was: Reported - Substitute (Energy) on Jun 02, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 294?

SB 294 was introduced by George F. Lang.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 294?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for SB 294

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 294 (136 legislative session)

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SB 294

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Declare the state's energy siting policy

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Senate • Jun 02, 2026: Reported - Substitute (Energy)

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As Reported By Senate Committee

Lang/Romanchuk, 6th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party* • Senate Energy

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Jun 02, 2026 10:00am

Finance Hearing Room

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George F. Lang
primary
(R - 4)
Mark Romanchuk
primary
(R - 22)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
(R - 19)
Bill Reineke
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 8

NO: 3

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB294/votes

Actions

Jun 02, 2026 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Energy)
Oct 22, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Energy)
Oct 15, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Senators George Lang & Mark Romanchuk (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Energy, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by James Taylor (The Heartland Institute, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Matt Coday (Oil & Gas Workers Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Lora Current Myers (American Legislative Exchange Council, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Peter Maxwell (Ohio citizen & taxpayer, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Pierre Wolfe (EBAN'S BAKEHOUSE, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Evangaline Hobbs (American Clean Power, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rebecca Malik (Evolve Columbus LLC, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Margaret Fischer (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Janine L Migden-Ostrander (Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Cathy Becker (Save Ohio Parks, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Will Hinman (Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Greg R. Lawson (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rachel Kutzley (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Nolan Rutschilling (Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Laurine T Crowther (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Scott Sibley (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Leatra J Harper (FreshWater Accountability Project Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Jan Nespor (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Ann McCabe (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Holly Swiglo (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Deborah K Cooper (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Dorema Mehalik (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Ina Barnhart (Ohio Resident/Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Annette Singh (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Jeff Wilson (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by susan fisher (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by MIchel A. Coconis (Self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by RICHARD COIN (Coin Consulting, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Michael Wildermuth (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rob Rapaport (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Robert Pickford (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Richard Bradley (The Ohio State University, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Joel Copeland (Knowledge Management Interactive Inc, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Ashley Campbell (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Halaiko (Thursday Action Group, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Tim Williammee (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Marie Beckner (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Devon Price (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Thomas McKnight (citizen of Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Dale Dyko (Farming, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Lynn (Anderson, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by George J Banziger (Retired, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Roxanne Groff (Buckeye Environmental Network, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Heather Cantino (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Randi Pokladnik (self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mary J Huck (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Dawn Hewitt (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Marlene Blatnik-Freeze (self, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by George B. Lott (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mimi Plevin-Foust (FaCT Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Andrew Kenneson (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Sarah Hazelbaker (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Holli Rainwater (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Kevin Rainwater (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Tony Long (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by kelly maxwell (Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Melinda Zemper (Save Ohio Parks, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Shayna Fritz (Ohio Conservative Energy Forum, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Gina Doyle (Don't Dump on Us, Interested Party) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Randi Pokladnik (self, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Nolan Rutschilling (Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Joseph DeMare (Wood County Ohio Green Party, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Janine L Migden-Ostrander (Interested Party) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Cathy Cowan Becker (Save Ohio Parks, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by George J Banziger (Retired, Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Deborah Cooper (Opponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Deborah K Cooper (Opponent) -- Energy, 6th Hearing (June 2, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB294

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