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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2025 | OH | SB 219 | Amends Requirements for Plugging Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 18, 2025 | OH | HB 64 | Reduces the Age of Eligibility for Discounted Hunting and Fishing Licenses From 66 to 65 | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| June 18, 2025 | OH | HB 65 | Establishes Various Dates for Agricultural Appreciation | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| May 28, 2025 | OH | SB 152 | Authorizes Wild Animal Rehabilitation Facilities to Administer Euthanasia Drugs | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
| April 2, 2025 | OH | SB 100 | Exempts Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations From Insurance Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| March 19, 2025 | OH | SB 2 | Increases Energy Generation and Improves State Electric Grid | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | OH | HB 308 | Amends the Definition of Nuclear Energy to be Reclassified as Green Energy | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
| Dec. 11, 2024 | OH | HB 308 | Amends the Definition of Nuclear Energy to be Reclassified as Green Energy | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
| June 26, 2024 | OH | SB 226 | Establishes the Ohio Property Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1) |
| Dec. 13, 2023 | OH | HB 201 | Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
| Dec. 7, 2022 | OH | HB 507 | Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 175 | Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 24, 2021 | OH | HB 201 | Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| June 2, 2021 | OH | SB 52 | Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| June 2, 2021 | OH | SB 52 | Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| May 27, 2020 | OH | HB 242 | Prohibits Local Government from Enacting Fees on Plastic Bags in Stores | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| July 17, 2019 | OH | HB 6 | Amends Clean Energy Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12) |
| July 17, 2019 | OH | HB 6 | Amends Clean Energy Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12) |
| June 6, 2018 | OH | HB 506 | Amends Laws Related to High-Volume Dog Breeding | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| May 25, 2016 | OH | SB 331 | Establishes Regulations for Dog Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| Dec. 9, 2014 | OH | HB 234 | Authorizes Noise Suppressors on Certain Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
| May 28, 2014 | OH | SB 310 | Amends Energy Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| Feb. 26, 2014 | OH | SCR 25 | Encourages State Agencies to Stop Using the LEED Green Building Rating System | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| May 22, 2012 | OH | HB 473 | Limits Water Withdrawal from the Great Lakes | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
| June 28, 2011 | OH | HB 231 | Withdrawal Permit for Water Usage at Lake Erie | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 15, 2011 | OH | HB 133 | Establishes the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| June 30, 2009 | OH | SCR 15 | Resolution Opposing Federal Cap and Trade Legislation | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| June 30, 2009 | OH | SCR 15 | Resolution Opposing Federal Cap and Trade Legislation | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| March 28, 2006 | OH | Am Sub SB 265 | Air Pollution | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |