Establish the Statewide Youth Council in the Governor’s Office

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill sets up a council of 20 Ohio students aged 14‑18, appointed by the governor, to advise the governor and the General Assembly on legislation and policies that affect youth. The council must submit policy recommendations each year by March 1 and may lobby legislators and seek public input. Members serve without salary, meet at least twice a month, and are overseen by a nonvoting chair from the governor’s staff.

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Hearings

• Senate General Government: S. B. No. 333, S. B. No. 351, S. B. No. 379, S. B. No. 419
  Senate General Government · May 12, 2026

History

1. Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee
2. Dec 15, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. · sponsor
• Hearcel F. Craig
• Nickie J. Antonio
• William P. DeMora

Bill text

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