HB 293 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designate NASA Day of Remembrance

HB 293 designates the fourth Thursday of January each year as "NASA Day of Remembrance" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill creates a state observance to honor NASA's contributions and legacy, specifically affecting Ohio residents and state institutions through this symbolic recognition. It does not create new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms - only establishes a recurring date for commemoration. The designation applies to state government activities and public awareness efforts within Ohio.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Oct 2025

House Passage

Oct 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → As Passed by the House · 2 edits · Oct 1, 2025

MINOR

The bill underwent formatting and structural changes as it moved from introduction to passage by the House. The content remains substantively the same, designating the fourth Thursday of January as 'NASA Day of Remembrance' to honor NASA personnel who lost their lives in space exploration. The primary changes are cosmetic formatting adjustments and the addition of new cosponsors.

TECHNICAL

Formatting changes including line breaks, spacing, and page numbering were adjusted to meet House passage standards.

Multiple new cosponsors were added to the bill, expanding the list of representatives supporting the legislation.

Floor votes · House Oct 1, 2025

How they voted

92–1

Passed

Total votes 93

Oct 1, 2025

D Democratic32

32 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican61

60 Yea 1 Nay

98% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Oct 8, 2025

Committee

Referred to committee

upper

Oct 7, 2025

Introduced

upper

Oct 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

May 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to committee

lower

May 20, 2025

Introduced

lower

2 primary · 21 co-sponsors