As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. B. No. 312

2025-2026

Representatives Brennan, Swearingen

Cosponsors: Representatives White, E., Rogers, Gross, Russo, Abrams, Miller, J., Grim, Mathews, A., Stephens, LaRe, Lampton, Klopfenstein, Miller, M., Barhorst, Pizzulli, Williams, Ray, Schmidt, Claggett, Baker, Brewer, Mohamed, Jarrells, Piccolantonio, Robb Blasdel, Sims, Upchurch, Mullins, Robinson, Isaacsohn, Cockley, Salvo, McNally, King, Deeter, Kishman, Somani, Brent, Fischer, Humphrey, Rader, Newman, Hall, D., Odioso, Synenberg, Glassburn, Hall, T., Sigrist

To enact section 5.037 of the Revised Code to designate the walleye as the official fish of the state.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. That section 5.037 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 5.037. The fish, sander vitreus, commonly known as the "walleye," is the official fish of the state.