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SR 275

Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on February 12-13, 2026.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Reineke

Ohio Senate authorizes YMCA Youth and Government program to use chamber and committee rooms Feb 12-13, 2026 for student civics simulation.

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Bill Summary · SR 275

Legislative bill overview

SR 275 is a simple resolution authorizing the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government program to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on February 12-13, 2026. This is a ceremonial/housekeeping measure that grants facility access for an educational youth civics program.

Why is this important

The YMCA Youth and Government program provides hands-on learning experiences where high school students simulate the legislative process. Granting access to actual legislative chambers enhances the educational value by allowing students to conduct their mock sessions in authentic government spaces, fostering civic engagement and understanding of how state government operates.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal contention expected — This is a routine facility-use authorization with no fiscal impact or policy implications
  • Scheduling logistics — The dates fall mid-week, potentially requiring coordination with actual Senate operations, though the resolution appears already adopted suggesting this was pre-arranged
  • Precedent concerns — While unlikely to be controversial, some might question whether special resolutions should be required for standard educational facility requests

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

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