Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HCR 40 — Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act

Last action — Introduced

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This resolution urges Congress to enact a program aimed at restoring the Ohio River.

The resolution calls on Congress to support the Ohio River Restoration Program Act. This act seeks to improve water quality, benefit wildlife, encourage recreation, and enhance public health in Ohio.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means potential improvements to water quality and wildlife habitats in the Ohio River region.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HCR 40 has added the names of several legislators who supported its adoption by the House. This change emphasizes broader support for the bill among representatives. Additionally, it removed references to the House Natural Resources Committee, indicating that the bill has moved beyond committee review and is advancing forward. This matters because it shows a shift in the legislative process, reflecting increased commitment and unity behind the proposal.

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As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
Representatives Fischer, Odioso, Thomas, D., Pizzulli, Stephens, Bird, Moore, Rogers A C O N C U R R E N T R E S O L U T I O N To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the 1 Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean 2 water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic 3 benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and 4 public health protections to Ohio.
Representatives Fischer, Odioso, Thomas, D., Pizzulli, Stephens, Bird, Moore, Rogers, Abrams, Barhorst, Brennan, Claggett, Click, Daniels, Deeter, Dovilla, Ghanbari, Hiner, Holmes, Kishman, Klopfenstein, Lawson-Rowe, Lorenz, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., Miller, J., Miller, M., Salvo, Santucci, Schmidt, Sigrist, Tims, Williams, Willis, Workman, Young A C O N C U R R E N T R E S O L U T I O N To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the 1 Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean 2 water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic 3 benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and 4 public health protections to Ohio.
and 12 WHEREAS, The Ohio River watershed covers approximately 13 29,750 square miles within Ohio, accounting for nearly 75% of 14 Ohio's total landmass and 14.5% of the entire Ohio River Basin's 15 drainage area;
and 12 WHEREAS, The Ohio River watershed covers approximately 13 29,750 square miles within Ohio, accounting for nearly 75% of 14 H.
and 16 WHEREAS, The Ohio River is a massive economic driver for 17 H.
40 Page 2 As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee Ohio, with maritime commerce generating billions of dollars in 18 business revenue, personal income, and transportation savings 19 annually.
40 Page 2 As Adopted by the House Ohio's total landmass and 14.5% of the entire Ohio River Basin's 15 drainage area;
and 16 WHEREAS, The Ohio River is a massive economic driver for 17 Ohio, with maritime commerce generating billions of dollars in 18 business revenue, personal income, and transportation savings 19 annually.
3796 create the Ohio River Basin 44 Restoration Program to improve water quality, increase flood 45 resiliency, restore natural systems, protect and restore fish 46 and wildlife habitats, prevent and control invasive aquatic 47 species, remediate toxic substances, improve public access and 48 H.
3796 create the Ohio River Basin 44 Restoration Program to improve water quality, increase flood 45 H.
40 Page 3 As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee recreation, and improve public outreach and education in the 49 Ohio River Basin;
40 Page 3 As Adopted by the House resiliency, restore natural systems, protect and restore fish 46 and wildlife habitats, prevent and control invasive aquatic 47 species, remediate toxic substances, improve public access and 48 recreation, and improve public outreach and education in the 49 Ohio River Basin;
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Action History

  1. As Adopted by the House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Adopted

Failed 95 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 62000
Total 95000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (95)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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House — Favorable Passage

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HCR 40 do?
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.
Who sponsors HCR 40?
HCR 40 is sponsored by Monica Robb Blasdel (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 40?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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