HB 312: Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state
The bill designates the walleye as the official fish of the state. It aims to give the walleye a special status in Ohio by officially recognizing it as the state's official fish. This recognition may help promote the walleye and its conservation, and it could also have educational and symbolic value for the state.
| Jun. 04, 2025 | Referred to committee: Arts, Athletics, and Tourism |
| May. 28, 2025 | Introduced |
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.