HB 312 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state

HB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 28, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025
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2 primary · 48 co-sponsors

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Photo of D.J. Swearingen
D.J. Swearingen
RRepublican
OH
89
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Photo of Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
OH
14
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Photo of Adam Mathews
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
OH
56
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Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
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Photo of Angie King
Angie King
RRepublican
OH
84
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Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
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Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
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Photo of Brian Lampton
Brian Lampton
RRepublican
OH
70
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Photo of Chris Glassburn
Chris Glassburn
DDemocratic
OH
15
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Photo of Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
OH
6
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Photo of Cindy Abrams
Cindy Abrams
RRepublican
OH
29
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Photo of Dani Isaacsohn
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
OH
24