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HCR 33OHIOSession 136State Billfiled

Ohio General Assembly adopts concurrent resolution honoring the partnership between the Province of Québec and Ohio

Original title: Honoring partnership between the Province of Québec and Ohio

Last action · February 4, 2026: Introduced and Referred to Committee (General Government)Sponsors: Allison Russo and 7 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio House and Senate adopt a honoring the longstanding economic, environmental, and cultural partnership between the State of Ohio and the Province of Québec. The measure highlights shared cooperation in the Great Lakes region, trade growth, aerospace and automotive supply chains, and technological collaboration.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the relationship between Ohio and Québec; no binding laws, regulations, funding allocations, or service changes are enacted.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

Québec-owned companies operating in Ohio

Their presence and economic relationship with Ohio are formally acknowledged by the General Assembly.

Indirectly affected

Ohio-based businesses maintaining operations in Québec

Their cross-border operations and commercial ties are formally recognized by the resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate funds?

No. This is a non-binding that honors the partnership between Ohio and Québec and commits to strengthening their relationship without enacting new laws or spending state funds.

What organizations do Ohio and Québec share involvement in?

They are involved in the Conference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

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Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced and Referred to Committee (General Government)

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Conference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, Québec, National Assembly of Québec and 3 more

OrganizationConference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers“Interstate and provincial organization involving Ohio and Québec”Map →

locationQuébec“Canadian province maintaining a partnership and trade ties with Ohio”Map →

OrganizationNational Assembly of Québec“Recipient of the authenticated copy of the resolution”Map →

OrganizationGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus“Legislative caucus involving Ohio and Québec”Map →

locationOhio“State entering into concurrent resolution with Québec”Map →

OrganizationGreat Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives“Initiative focused on water, trade, and environmental issues”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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