HB 364 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed removal

HB 364 updates state laws to exempt non-commercial seed sharing from strict labeling, inspection, and advertising rules, allowing individuals to exchange seeds without facing commercial regulations. The bill also modifies requirements for removing specific noxious weeds found on toll roads, railroads, and electric railways. To support these changes, the legislation clarifies and expands the legal definitions of various seed terms, such as "hybrid," "germination," and "noxious weeds," to ensure consistent understanding across the state. These adjustments aim to balance the facilitation of personal seed exchange with the continued management of invasive plant species on public infrastructure.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 14, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Dec 18, 2024 · House Jun 12, 2024

How they voted

300
Passed
Total votes 30
Dec 18, 2024
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican24
24 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 34 co-sponsors

Sponsors