Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 196 — Regards candidate nomination protests, names on candidacy forms

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 March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend sections 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.06, 3513.07, 3513.261, and 3513.271 and to enact section 3513.053 of the Revised Code to allow an elector who is not a member of a political party to protest a person's candidacy for that party's nomination on certain grounds and to provide space on candidacy forms for former names.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 196 do?
To amend sections 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.06, 3513.07, 3513.261, and 3513.271 and to enact section 3513.053 of the Revised Code to allow an elector who is not a member of a political party to protest a person's candidacy for that party's nomination on certain grounds and to provide space on candidacy forms for former names.
Who sponsors HB 196?
HB 196 is sponsored by Rodney Creech (Republican) and Angela N. King (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 196?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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