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HR 116OHIOSession 136State Billsigned

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Ohio House adopts resolution honoring Sidney First Methodist Church on its bicentennial

Original title: Honoring Sidney First Methodist Church on its Bicentennial.

Last action · April 30, 2025: Adopted (Rules and Reference)Sponsor: Tim Barhorst

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio House of Representatives adopts a congratulating Sidney First Methodist Church on its 200th anniversary in 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the institution; no funding, tax exemptions, or legal mandates are created.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

Sidney First Methodist Church

Receives formal legislative commendation and an authenticated copy of the resolution marking its bicentennial.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide any funding to Sidney First Methodist Church?

No, the is strictly commemorative and does not allocate any funds or change any laws.

What legislative body adopted this resolution?

The House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio adopted the .

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
Adopted (Rules and Reference)

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hr116_00_IN hr116_01_AH As Offered Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 116 2025-2026 Representative Barhorst A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring […]

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

House of Representatives, Sidney, Sidney First Methodist Church and 2 more

OrganizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative chamber that adopted the resolution.”Map →

locationSidney“The community where the church is located.”Map →

OrganizationSidney First Methodist Church“The organization being honored on its 200th anniversary.”Map →

PersonTim Barhorst“Representative who sponsored the resolution.”Map →

locationOhio“The state where the legislative body operates.”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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