Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
Legislative Analysis Report Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill officially adopts the 1905 Wright Flyer III, which was first flown near Dayton, Ohio, on June 23, 1905, as the official state airplane of Ohio.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 5.022 Establishes the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane of Ohio.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- The 1905 Wright Flyer III is designated as Ohio's official state airplane.
- The aircraft was first flown on June 23, 1905, near Dayton, Ohio.
4. Entities Affected
- The general public
- Aviation history organizations
- Tourism and historical sites
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Stephen A. Huffman
District
5
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Terry Johnson
District
14
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Feb 26 2025
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Referred to committee
Jan 29 2025
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Sent to Governor
Mar 25 2025
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Sent To The Governor
Mar 25 2025
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Signed By The Governor
Apr 02 2025
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