Environment (Wildlife)

To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and public health protections to Ohio.

To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and public health protections to Ohio.

To require the Department of Natural Resources to conduct two comprehensive studies on elk reintroduction and side-by-side trail expansion, to name this act the Trails and Tails Act, and to make an appropriation.

SB 152 amends Ohio Revised Code sections to permit licensed wild animal rehabilitation facilities to obtain a limited license for administering euthanasia drugs. This change directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers that care for injured or orphaned native animals, allowing them to legally access euthanasia drugs under specific regulatory conditions. The bill modifies existing licensing provisions to create a streamlined process for these facilities, ensuring compliance with state veterinary and animal welfare standards.

HJR 1 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Ohio's state constitution that establishes a fundamental right for residents to hunt and fish using traditional methods. This right would be subject only to laws and rules enacted by the Ohio General Assembly for wildlife conservation, management, and preserving hunting/fishing opportunities. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election and would not override existing trespass or property laws. If passed, it would make hunting and fishing a constitutionally protected activity and the preferred method for managing wildlife in Ohio.