SB247Introduced in the Senate
Designate the buckeye as the state candy
Introduced by William DeMora, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend section 5.05 and to enact section 5.083 of the Revised Code to designate the buckeye as the state candy of Ohio, and to correct the Latin name of the Buckeye, the state tree.
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Government Oversight
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed · November 19, 2025
32
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Patton | 17 | Yes |
| Robert McColley | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gavarone | 2 | Yes |
| Michele Reynolds | 3 | Yes |
| George Lang | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Huffman | 5 | Yes |
| Willis Blackshear | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Wilson | 7 | Yes |
| Louis Blessing | 8 | Yes |
| Catherine Ingram | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform
Reported: Government Oversight and Reform
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Government Oversight
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