Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Resolution
SCR 18: Urge Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SCR 18 is a resolution introduced in the Ohio Senate on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urge Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C. Primary sponsor: Catherine Ingram (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Referred to committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To urge the Congress of the United States to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ingram | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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
- Offered