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SR 165

Honoring Donald’s Donuts on being voted the Best Donut Shop in the United States.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Al Landis

Ohio legislature passed a ceremonial resolution honoring Donald's Donuts for winning best donut shop recognition, with no legal or budgetary effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 165

Legislative bill overview

SR 165 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Ohio legislature that honors Donald's Donuts for receiving recognition as the best donut shop in the United States. The bill contains no statutory language, funding, or regulatory provisions—it is purely ceremonial in nature.

Why is this important

Symbolic resolutions serve primarily as community recognition and public relations tools. They allow legislators to acknowledge local businesses and boost morale in their districts, though they have no binding legal effect or budgetary impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some view ceremonial bills as appropriate constituent service; others argue they consume legislative resources that could address substantive policy issues
  • Selection criteria uncertainty: The resolution doesn't specify what award or voting process determined "best donut shop," raising questions about the basis for the honor
  • Precedent concerns: If all successful local businesses receive legislative resolutions, this could set expectations that consume significant legislative calendar space

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

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