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Committee adopts minor amendment and advances bill naming buckeye candy Ohio’s state candy
Summary
Senate Bill 247 was amended to correct the Latin name of the buckeye tree in the Ohio Revised Code and was favorably reported to the committee on rules and reference after proponent testimony from small business owners who said the candy reflects state identity.
The Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 247 and favorably reported the bill to the committee on rules and reference after proponent testimony.
Vice Chair Andrew Brenner moved to adopt amendment 1244, which committee members said corrects the Latin name of the buckeye tree in…
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