Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SJR 9 — CA: Eliminate prohibition against taxing food and beverages

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Proposing to repeal Section 13 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to no longer prohibit wholesale excise taxation of food and nonalcoholic beverages.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 9 do?
Proposing to repeal Section 13 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to no longer prohibit wholesale excise taxation of food and nonalcoholic beverages.
Who sponsors SJR 9?
SJR 9 is sponsored by Louis W. Blessing, III (Republican).
What is the current status of SJR 9?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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