HCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.
To amend section 1505.07 and to enact section 1509.023 of the Revised Code to prohibit the removal of oil or gas from under Lake Erie or a state park.
SB 233 creates the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force. The bill does not specify the task force's exact duties, membership, or timeline, but it establishes this new state body to focus on issues related to local and organic food production and farming. This procedural measure sets up a formal structure for collaboration among stakeholders without changing existing laws or regulations. The task force itself will not directly affect individuals or businesses, as its purpose is to develop recommendations for future policy considerations.
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To amend sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 and to repeal section 1509.226 of the Revised Code to expressly prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.
To enact sections 1509.71, 1509.72, 1509.73, 1509.75, 1509.76, 1509.77, 1509.79, 5301.57, 5301.58, 5301.59, and 5301.60 of the Revised Code to establish a process to regulate carbon capture and storage technologies and the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide for long-term storage.
This resolution (SR 8) is a ceremonial honor from the Ohio Senate recognizing the Tiffin-Seneca Izaak Walton League of America Chapter 37-107 for its 100th anniversary. It commends the chapter's work in environmental conservation, community engagement, and offering nature programs for people with disabilities, veterans, and youth. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation and extends best wishes for the chapter's continued efforts. It directly affects the chapter and its members by formally acknowledging their century-long contributions to Ohio's environmental stewardship.
To urge Congress to investigate the U.S. food supply to safeguard the future of our country by ensuring that all dangerous toxins and chemicals are removed from our food.
To enact section 1509.101 of the Revised Code to require horizontal oil and gas well owners that drill in state parks to disclose the chemical components of the materials used in the drilling operation.
To amend sections 3704.99 and 6109.20 and to enact sections 3704.21, 3715.591, 3745.61, 3745.62, 3745.63, 3745.64, 3745.65, 3745.66, and 3745.67 of the Revised Code to prohibit the use of certain food dyes and additives, the release of substances into the atmosphere for certain purposes, and intentionally added PFAS in various products, to revise the law governing fluoride, and to name this act the Protecting Utility and Resources for Enhanced Living, Improved Food, and Environment Act.
To establish a grant program to reimburse local government entities for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of community recreation spaces, to name this act the Fit, Safe, and Strong Communities Act, and to make an appropriation.
