To enact section 5.267 of the Revised Code to designate November 5th as "Roy Rogers Day."
Summary
HB13 would add a new section to the Ohio Revised Code establishing November 5 as "Roy Rogers Day." The bill honors Roy Rogers, the singer and actor from Portsmouth, Ohio, who was widely known as the "King of the Cowboys." It is a commemorative designation bill and does not create a regulatory program, tax change, or spending requirement.
The measure is narrowly focused on state recognition of a historical and cultural figure with Ohio ties. By placing the observance in statute, it gives official state acknowledgment to Roy Rogers and provides a fixed date for annual recognition on November 5.
Impact
HB13 would amend the Revised Code by enacting section 5.267, adding Roy Rogers Day to Ohio’s list of statutorily recognized commemorative days. The bill does not appear to alter substantive rights, duties, or agency operations, and it has no direct fiscal or enforcement impact. Its practical effect is symbolic: it authorizes state-level recognition of Roy Rogers and may encourage commemorative observances by public institutions or local communities.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad bipartisan support and little opposition. The House committee reported the bill favorably, the full House passed it unanimously, and the Senate also gave favorable passage with no recorded dissent. With no committee testimony provided, the overall sentiment appears positive and noncontroversial, consistent with a ceremonial designation bill honoring a well-known Ohio native.
Contention
There is no recorded substantive contention in the available materials. Because the bill is purely commemorative, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring Roy Rogers and the choice of November 5 as the designated day, rather than on policy effects. The unanimous votes indicate that no significant disagreement emerged among legislators.