Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 123 — Modify procedures for filling vacancies in local elected offices

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

To amend sections 3.02, 302.09, 305.02, 503.24, and 733.31 of the Revised Code to modify the procedures for filling vacancies in certain local elected offices.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 123 do?
To amend sections 3.02, 302.09, 305.02, 503.24, and 733.31 of the Revised Code to modify the procedures for filling vacancies in certain local elected offices.
Who sponsors HB 123?
HB 123 is sponsored by Mark Johnson (Republican) and David Thomas (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 123?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 123?
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