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SB 305 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds

Summary
To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill makes an appropriation to fund essential public assistance programs, directly impacting state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), a public health program, and other programs (SNAP, TANF) that improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds public assistance programs (TANF, SNAP, WIC) that provide financial stability, indirectly helping vulnerable populations afford and maintain housing.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures continued funding for public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC), providing a safety net for low-income individuals and families, including those affected by unemployment or low wages.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 29, 2025
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Committee
1
Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Oct 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Paula Hicks-Hudson
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Beth Liston
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Bill DeMora
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Casey Weinstein
Casey Weinstein
DDemocratic
OH
28
Co
Photo of Catherine Ingram
Catherine Ingram
DDemocratic
OH
9
Co
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
Co
Photo of Kent Smith
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Nickie Antonio
Nickie Antonio
DDemocratic
OH
23
Co
Photo of Willis Blackshear
Willis Blackshear
DDemocratic
OH
6