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HB 169

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for program for sale of used pursuit vehicles.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Bizzarro and 18 co-sponsors

Designates March 8 as International Women’s Day in Ohio and encourages public agencies and schools to observe the day and promote awareness of women’s contributions without imposin

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
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Bill Summary · HB 169

Summary — HB 169: “Designate International Women's Day in Ohio”

Note: I did not find the text of an Ohio HB 169 in the documents you provided. The materials attached include multiple unrelated HB 169 drafts from other states and fiscal notes. The summary below is therefore based on the bill title you supplied (“Designate International Women's Day in Ohio”), the listed status (Referred to committee) and common practice for state “designation” bills. If you can provide the bill text or a link, I will produce a precise, line-by-line summary.

Main purpose / intent

  • To formally recognize or designate March 8 (International Women’s Day) as an official day of recognition in the State of Ohio.
  • To encourage state agencies, public schools, local governments, and the public to observe and promote awareness of women’s contributions, rights, and issues on that day.

Typical key provisions (what such a bill commonly does)

  • Official designation: Declares March 8 as “International Women’s Day” (or designates an annual day of recognition).
  • Nonbinding encouragement: Requests (but does not require) state and local entities, public schools, and civic organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, or educational activities.
  • No regulatory changes: Does not create new rights, duties, penalties, or regulatory programs—usually a ceremonial/recognition statute or joint resolution.
  • Effective date: Often effective immediately upon signature or on a specified date (not provided here).

Who would be affected

  • Citizens and communities of Ohio (symbolic/public-awareness impact).
  • State and local government agencies and public schools may be encouraged to mark the day.
  • No direct legal obligations on private parties or new program funding expected unless the bill text specifies otherwise.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • Most designation bills have no material fiscal impact. Any costs would be minimal and limited to:
    • Voluntary programming or educational materials produced by agencies or schools.
    • Promotional materials or events organized by civic groups.
  • If the bill includes a requirement for state agencies to produce materials or host events, small administrative costs could arise; absent such language, fiscal impact is negligible.

Procedural / timeline information

  • Introduced: August 15, 2025 (per your metadata).
  • Current status: Referred to committee (no committee text or hearing date provided).
  • Next steps to watch: committee hearing, committee vote (reporting the bill out), floor consideration, and gubernatorial action.

Recommended follow-up / questions for a precise summary

Please provide:
- The bill text or a link to the Ohio General Assembly bill page for HB 169.
- Any fiscal note, amendment, or committee report specific to this Ohio bill.

With the actual bill language I will provide a definitive summary listing exact statutory changes, any mandated actions, effective date, and specific fiscal impacts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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