Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 305: Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 305 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds. Primary sponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 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 make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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