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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
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Committee
1
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 48 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
D.J. Swearingen
RRepublican
P
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Angie King
RRepublican
Co
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Lampton
RRepublican
Co
Chris Glassburn
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Abrams
RRepublican
Co
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
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