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General Government April 8, 2025 1st Hearing Download Bill Text for General Government 1st Hearing
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Senator Theresa Gavarone and Senator Andrew Brenner Ohio Senate Sponsor Download witness testimony document for Senator Theresa Gavarone and Senator Andrew Brenner
 
History for Senate Committees
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General Government April 29, 2025 2nd Hearing Download Bill Text for General Government 2nd Hearing
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Harrison Siders FGA Action Proponent Download witness testimony document for Harrison Siders
 
History for Senate Committees
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General Government May 27, 2025 3rd Hearing Download Bill Text for General Government 3rd Hearing
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Jen Miller League of Women Voters of Ohio Opponent Download witness testimony document for Jen Miller
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Jean Henderson None Opponent Download witness testimony document for Jean Henderson
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History for Senate Committees
Committee Date Status Bill Text
General Government October 28, 2025 4th Hearing Download Bill Text for General Government 4th Hearing
Witness Testimonies
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Frank LaRose Secretary of State Proponent Download witness testimony document for Frank LaRose
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Kerstin Sjoberg Disability Rights Ohio Interested Party Download witness testimony document for Kerstin Sjoberg
 
History for Senate Committees
Committee Date Status Bill Text
General Government November 5, 2025 5th Hearing Download Bill Text for General Government 5th Hearing
 

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