Ohio General Assembly authorizes joint session for Governor's State of the State address on March 11, 2026

Original title: Convene in joint session of Senate and House

Last action · February 23, 2026: AdoptedSponsors: Matt Huffman and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio General Assembly authorizes a on March 11, 2026, to receive the Governor's State of the State address and appoints a legislative committee to escort the Governor.

Why it matters

Changes legislative scheduling to bring both chambers together in the House Chambers for an annual address, without altering state laws or appropriations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Ohio General Assembly members

Members of both the House and Senate are required to convene in a joint session on March 11, 2026.

Directly affected

Governor Mike DeWine

The Governor is invited to deliver the State of the State address before the joint convention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the joint convention taking place?

The is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the House Chambers of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.

What is the purpose of the joint convention?

The convention is held to welcome Governor Mike DeWine and receive his State of the State message.

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Procedural history

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Feb 23, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
Adopted

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hcr36_02_AS As Adopted by the Senate 136th hcr36_03_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session H. C. R. No. 36 2025-2026 Speaker Huffman, Representative Isaacsohn Cosponsors: Senators McColley, Antonio Assembly) (House Concurrent Resolution Number 36) 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 members of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, by adoption of this Resolution, call for a joint convention of the legislature, to […] 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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