HB 402 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Declare Cleveland Metroparks as Ohio's Emerald Necklace

HB 402 formally declares Cleveland Metroparks as "Ohio's Emerald Necklace" under Section 5.092 of the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill does not change park operations or funding; it simply assigns a symbolic designation to the park system for recognition and promotional purposes. The designation directly affects how the park system is officially referenced in state communications.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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