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HCR 39OHIOSession 136State Billpassed both

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Ohio General Assembly convenes joint session for Governor's State of the State Address on March 10, 2026

Original title: Convene in joint session of Senate and House

Last action · March 10, 2026: AdoptedSponsors: Matt Huffman and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio General Assembly sets a in the House Chambers for March 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to receive the Governor's State of the State Address and dispatches a previously appointed escort committee.

Why it matters

Reschedules the annual legislative joint session and escort committee duties for the Governor's address without altering state laws or appropriations.

Background

The Ohio General Assembly is the state legislature of Ohio, consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives. context

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.

Directly affected

Ohio General Assembly

Members of the House and Senate are required to convene in a joint session on March 10, 2026.

Directly affected

Mike DeWine

The Governor is invited to address the joint convention of the General Assembly.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the joint convention taking place?

The is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the House Chambers of the Ohio Statehouse.

What is the purpose of the joint session?

The joint session is held for the Ohio General Assembly to receive the Governor's State of the State Address.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

2 actions

Mar 10, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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hcr39_02_AS As Adopted by the Senate 136th hcr39_03_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session H. C. R. No. 39 2025-2026 Speaker Huffman, Representative Isaacsohn Cosponsors: Senators McColley, Antonio Assembly) (House Concurrent Resolution Number 39) A C O N C U R R E N T R E S O L U T I O N concurrent resolution Authorizing a joint convention of the Ohio General Assembly for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor and calling for a committee to wait upon the Governor in anticipation of his State of the State Address. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE SENATE CONCURRING): Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio (the Senate concurring): WHEREAS, The Ohio General Assembly adopted H.C.R. No. 36 of the 136th General Assembly, authorizing a joint convention of the legislature; and WHEREAS, The […] Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to Governor Mike DeWine and to the news media of Ohio.Speaker __________________ of the House of Representatives. President __________________ of the Senate. Adopted _____________________, 20____

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Ohio Statehouse, House Chambers, Mike DeWine

locationOhio Statehouse“Location of the joint convention in Columbus”Map →

locationHouse Chambers“Meeting place for the joint convention”Map →

PersonMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio receiving the joint convention”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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