Adopt Senate Rules
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S. R. No. 17
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Senate Resolution
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136
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Legislative Analysis Report Adopt Senate Rules
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This resolution adopts the official internal rules of the Ohio Senate for the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026). These rules govern daily operations, committee structures, voting procedures, and public access within the Senate.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Establishes the operating rules for the Ohio Senate during the 136th General Assembly.
- Defines the powers of the Senate President, including scheduling sessions, signing bills, and deciding legal actions.
- Requires committee meetings to be open to the public and mandates that committee voting records be available for public inspection.
- Prohibits the use of mobile phones, food, beverages, and smoking in the Senate Chamber and committee rooms.
- Sets guidelines for media access and prohibits spectators from demonstrating or applauding during sessions.
4. Entities Affected
- Ohio State Senators
- Senate staff and officers
- Journalists and media representatives
- Members of the public visiting the Senate
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: The Ohio Senate, including the Senate President and the Committee on Rules and Reference, maintains authority to enforce and administer these rules.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Effective immediately upon adoption for the 136th General Assembly.
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
Bill Reineke
District
26
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Rules Resolution Offered
Jan 29 2025
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