More information:
- How a bill becomes lawSimple chart of the state's legislative process.
- Guide to Legislative History in Ohio
- Guidebook for Ohio LegislatorsThe Guidebook summarizes the Ohio lawmaking process and provides other information about state government that should be of interest to legislators. Although the Guidebook is intended for use as a reference by members and staff of the General Assembly, it also may be useful to others interested in Ohio’s legislative procedures.
- Ohio General Assembly
- Ohio Senate
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Ohio Legislative Service Commission
- House and Senate Journals
Books
Uniform Laws
- Complete Acts from the Uniform Law CommissionThe Uniform Law Commission provides states with non-partisan, well conceived, and well drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. Includes copies of the UCC, Probate Code, and many other model acts.
- Uniform Laws (LII - Cornell)
Ohio Revised Code
The Ohio Revised Code is law that was created by the legislative branch of the government. Our state government provides us with free access to the online version of the Ohio Revised Code. You can search by topic, by a code section number (if known) or by simply clicking on the table of contents. It is an unannotated code with just the text of the statutes.
Ohio Constitution
The complete text of the 1851 version of the Ohio Constitution with current amendments is available at the link below.
To download a PDF version click on the link at the top of the next screen. You can also search the Constitution online by typing a subject in the search box provided or click on the article title to go directly to a section of interest.
- Ohio ConstitutionFrom the General Assembly web site.
- Constitution of the State of OhioFrom the Secretary of State web site.
- Some Suggestions on How to Approach the Ohio Constitution
- Constitution of the State of Ohio--1802Historical copy available on the Ohio Historical Society site.
- Constitution of the State of Ohio--1851Historical copy available on the Ohio Historical Society site.
- Ohio Fundamental Documents- searchable databaseProvided by the Ohio Historical Society.
Ohio Legislation
Search for pending legislation, bill analysis and many related materials at the state legislature web site.
- Click here for a description of the various legislative documents.
- Click here to search for current legislation.
- Search for all legislation here.
- Ohio Session LawsThese bills have been passed by both the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate.
Live Video Stream
The Ohio Channel - coverage of Ohio's official, state government events and local programming.
Coverage of Statehouse activities is unedited and is commentary-free to give you an unbiased and open perspective on government activities. The Ohio House and Senate as well as the Ohio Supreme Court are covered gavel to gavel, in addition news conferences and meetings are broadcast across the state.
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