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Ohio · Current officeholder

Kent Smith

Democratic Ohio Senate, District 21

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Sponsored legislation

175 bills in the current data (27 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SR 454Honoring Liz Connolly for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SR 453Honoring Mary Jo Harris for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SR 452Honoring Julie Faust on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SB 483Designate the Captain Curtis Angst Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 27, 2026
SB 482Designate Granville T. Woods DayCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 27, 2026
SB 481Designate Captain Eddie Rickenbacker DayCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 27, 2026
SR 450Honoring Matthew Dietrich on his retirement from the Ohio Rail Development Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 19, 2026
SB 162Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providersCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 7, 2026
SB 276Ratify the Interstate Compact for School PsychologistsCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
SCR 21Condemn Russian Federation regarding Ukrainian childrenPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 473Designate September 25 as Dolly Parton DayCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 472Designate State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 471Add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common PleasCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 52Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 179Verify veteran status of imprisoned individualsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 106Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stationsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
HB 359Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kidsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 17, 2026
SB 223Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service membersCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
HB 311Designate EMS week in OhioCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
HB 31Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearingsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
SR 436In memory of I. Ray Miller.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 3, 2026
HB 462Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery deviceCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 26, 2026
SR 422In memory of Kenneth R. Cox.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 27, 2026
HB 229Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
SB 398Create the Adopt a Trail ProgramCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 326Require students complete a high school computer science courseCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 101Regards recording of certain real property documentsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 16, 2026
SB 365Designate Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
SB 364Designate Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial HwyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
SB 341Repeal law that authorizes a person who is 17 to marryCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SB 178Form Missing Women-Black, Indigenous, People of Color task forceCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SB 18Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness DayCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 120Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot ProgramCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
SB 318Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource servicesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 3, 2026
HCR 7Support American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Buckeye Girls StateCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJune 3, 2026
SB 443Enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 2, 2026
SB 442Enact the Food Literacy Standards ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
SR 362In memory of Jeffry Armbruster.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SB 334Designate Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 302Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 254Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of AprilCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 354In memory of James E. Carnes.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 329In memory of Larry A. Mumper.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2026
SR 303Honoring Matt Oyster for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 25, 2026
SCR 18Urge Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SB 381Require PUCO approval to connect data centers to electrical gridCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SB 378Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SB 374Prohibit new data center sales tax exemptionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SR 301In memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 24, 2026
SB 17Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion DayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 148Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 103Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companiesCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 29Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showersCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SR 299In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2026
SB 9Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 5, 2026
SR 287Honoring Laila Edwards as a 2026 Olympic gold medalist.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 2, 2026
SB 155Revise the real estate wholesaler lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
HB 27Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
SB 295Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal casesCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 20, 2026
SR 261Urge Congress to create a National Infrastructure Bank.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 355Expand the offense of aggravated menacing re: certain workersPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 337Require disclosure of credit card surchargesCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 335Make Election Day a holidayPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 332Dissolve academic distress comms; require student support teamsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 330Enact the Student Wellness ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 13Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic TrailCo-sponsorPassed both chambersFebruary 11, 2026
SB 253Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient DayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SB 247Designate the buckeye as the state candyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SB 111Designate Henrietta Lacks DayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
HB 144Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability databaseCo-sponsorEnactedJanuary 19, 2026
SR 257Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 12, 2026
SR 255In memory of David Lee Wycuff.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 30, 2025
SR 246Honoring the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine on its Fiftieth Anniversary.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 9, 2025
SR 239Honoring Jim Kelly for his stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SB 329Prohibit road surface application of brine from oil, gas wellsPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 19, 2025
SB 251Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem HwyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SR 226In memory of Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
SB 229Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
HCR 23Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain CorpsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 12, 2025
HCR 20Honor the United States Navy; commemorate its 250th anniversaryCo-sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 12, 2025
SB 16Establish road rules around distressed stationary vehiclesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SR 216Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 4, 2025
SB 305Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal fundsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 29, 2025
SR 215Honoring Wendy Zhan for thirty years of commendable service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
SR 214Honoring George W. Boas II for outstanding service to the Ohio General Assembly.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
SB 35Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adultsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 2025
SB 297Regards electric submetering companies and customersPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 22, 2025
SB 296Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain personsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 22, 2025
SB 288Create the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy CouncilCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 189Create the COSI specialty license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 15, 2025
SCR 10Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. SemiquincentennialCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 8, 2025
SB 267Designate Ohio Doula Awareness WeekCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 264Enact Megan's Way Out ActCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 257Establish the SCOPE Pilot ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 255Provide grants for mortgage, property tax, and utility bill helpCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 246Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain householdsPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 245Prohibit utilities from recovering political expenditure costsPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 243Require certain offices assist with claiming unclaimed fundsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 240Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 237Restore local authority to regulate firearms and knivesCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 236Enact the Suicide Self-Defense ActCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 235Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of firePrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 234Increase the state minimum wagePrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 231Establish community energy program and pilot programPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SR 194In memory of Mary Rose Oakar.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 30, 2025
SB 39Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and servicesCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 114Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citationsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 85Create the Ohio NAACP license platePrimary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 182Designate John E. Gallagher WayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 21Designate Rutherford B. Hayes DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 4, 2025
SB 14Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson DayCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 18, 2025
HB 15Amend competitive retail electric service lawCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 14, 2025
SR 172Honoring James C. Lilly for his service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 17, 2025
SR 171In memory of Jack Cera.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 17, 2025
SR 166Honoring Randy Queen for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 9, 2025
SR 164Honoring Hathaway Brown School on its Sesquicentennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 9, 2025
SB 24Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplaneCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
SR 153Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 25, 2025
SB 95Designate Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2025
SB 221Create the Equality Ohio license platePrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 18, 2025
SR 138Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 17, 2025
SB 60Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, proceduresCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
SB 211Designate Love Makes a Family WeekCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2025
SR 131Honoring Caleb Greenwood as a 2025 Division III State Wrestling Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 3, 2025
SB 200Create Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation PartnershipCo-sponsorIn committeeMay 28, 2025
SR 22Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claimCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
SB 86Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid productCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 7, 2025
SB 190Enact A Good Deal for Ohio ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 7, 2025
SB 187Create temporary tax credit - sound recording company investmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2025
SB 186Create a music incubator program, certain sales tax rebatesPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2025
HB 43Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high schoolCo-sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
SR 93Support amendment: abolish corporate personhood, money as speechPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SCR 7Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification CardsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
SB 159Regards film and theater production tax creditsCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2025
SR 21Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatmentCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 2Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric gridCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 154Regards long-term care facility resident’s room monitoringCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2025
SR 51Reaffirm Ukraine's sovereignty; support the people of UkraineCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 140Regards freestanding birthing centersCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 139Designate Judge Nathaniel R. Jones DayCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 132Enact the PRESERVE ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
HB 14Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 7, 2025
SR 42Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 4, 2025
SR 41Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2025
SCR 8Urge Congress pass Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SB 121Designate Counseling Awareness MonthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SR 39In memory of Alan J. Zaleski.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 25, 2025
SB 109Provide no-cost breakfast and lunch to studentsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2025
SR 38Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2025
SR 29Urge Congress to restore stolen SNAP benefits, address fraudCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 99Revise Public Utilities Commission nominating council and processCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 96Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storageCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 83Revise eviction, code enforcement, and real property transfer lawCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 78Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care PlanCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 77Require a system to anonymously report wage discriminationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 76Regards the debarment of state vendorsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 75Increase penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearmCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 74Create the fair paycheck workplace certificatePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 73Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 72Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the stateCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 71Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionalsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 70Enact the Ohio Fairness ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SR 26Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 24Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 23Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 20Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on January 30-31, 2025, and March 20-21, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2025
SR 17Adopt Senate RulesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2025
SB 58Expand eligibility: grandparent POA, caretaker affidavitsCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SB 38Establish liability standard for certain food-related injuriesCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SB 37Require presidential primary election to be held on specified dayCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SB 30Require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay cashCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SB 22Authorize tax credit or rebate for certain homeowners, rentersCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SB 11Prohibit post-employment agreement restraining career or businessCo-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SR 5Honoring Phil Cummins for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 13, 2025
SR 4In memory of Ben Espy.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 13, 2025

Sources

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  3. Photo: Dillguy9, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons