SR 4 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

In memory of Ben Espy.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 4), not a policy bill. The Ohio Senate adopted it on January 13, 2025, to honor Ben Espy, a former Columbus City Council member and Ohio State Senator who served for two decades. The resolution recognizes his career as an attorney, public servant, and community leader, including his work with the Columbus Youth Corps and MLK Holiday Celebration. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to Ohio.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2025

House Passage

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Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2025

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This bill is a Senate resolution in memory of Ben Espy, a deceased public servant. The changes from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted' are purely formatting and structural adjustments to comply with Senate adoption procedures, including reformatting the title, removing page numbers and line numbers, and adjusting the layout of the resolution text. No substantive policy changes, funding, or eligibility criteria were modified.

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Formatting and structural changes to the resolution text, including removal of page numbers, line numbers, and adjustment of title and cosponsor list formatting to match Senate adoption standards.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Jan 13, 2025

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2 primary · 30 co-sponsors