Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 312: Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 312 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state. Primary sponsor: Sean Brennan (Democratic), D. J. Swearingen. It lists 48 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact section 5.037 of the Revised Code to designate the walleye as the official fish of the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25 · Republican 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Brennan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Abrams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Rachel Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Monica Blasdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Thad Claggett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Chris Glassburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Jennifer Gross | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Derrick Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Latyna Humphrey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Dani Isaacsohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Angie King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Brian Lampton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Jeff LaRe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Adam Mathews | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Melanie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Ismail Mohamed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Mike Odioso | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phil Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Veronica Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jason Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced