Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 240: Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 240 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on July 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment. Primary sponsor: Kent Smith (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 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 3780.221 of the Revised Code to authorize a county excise tax on the sale of adult use marijuana to support artistic, cultural, and entertainment opportunities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Bill Blessing | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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