Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 247: Designate the buckeye as the state candy
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 247 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on August 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Designate the buckeye as the state candy. Primary sponsor: Bill DeMora (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 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 5.083 of the Revised Code to designate the buckeye as the state candy of Ohio.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeMora | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bill Blessing | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Theresa Gavarone | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Terry Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Nathan H. Manning | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Patton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Michele Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Kristina Roegner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Tim Schaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jane Timken | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Shane Wilkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported
- Referred to committee
- Introduced