The resolution adopted by the Ohio Senate addresses the election of Jane M. Timken to fill a vacancy in the Senate for the 29th Senatorial District. This vacancy arose following the passing of Senator Kirk Schuring in November 2024. According to Section 11 of Article II of the Ohio Constitution, the vacancy must be filled by election among members of the Senate who belong to the same political party as the last elected senator, which in this case is the Republican Party.
The resolution formally elects Jane M. Timken, who meets the qualifications outlined in the Ohio Constitution and state laws, to serve as a member of the Senate from the 29th Senatorial District. The resolution also mandates that a copy be recorded in the Senate journal, along with the voting records of the Republican members, and instructs the Clerk of the Senate to certify the resolution and the vote to the Secretary of State.