Designate Celestine as Ohio's official mineral
HB 842 proposes to designate celestine as the official mineral of Ohio by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code. This bill directly affects the state's symbolic recognition of minerals by officially naming celestine, a strontium ore known for its sky-blue color and use in fireworks. The legislation does not change any laws or regulations but serves to formally recognize the mineral's significance within the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Juanita Brent
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Brownlee
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
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