Convene in joint session of Senate and House
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H. C. R. No. 5
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| Type |
House Concurrent Resolution
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| General Assembly |
136
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Government Link
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Legislative Analysis Report Convene in joint session of Senate and House
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This concurrent resolution authorizes a joint convention of the Ohio General Assembly on March 12, 2025, to receive Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address. It also provides for appointing a joint legislative committee to wait upon the Governor for this event.
Government Operations
2. Changes to Existing Law
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- The Ohio House of Representatives and Senate will meet in a joint convention on March 12, 2025, at 12: 00 p.m. in the House Chambers.
- Governor Mike DeWine will deliver the annual State of the State address during the joint convention.
- A legislative committee made up of nine Representatives and eight Senators will be appointed to escort the Governor.
4. Entities Affected
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio Senate
- Governor of Ohio
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: Not applicable
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: The joint convention is set for March 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
C. Allison Russo
District
7
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Democrat
Matt Huffman
District
78
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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