House Concurrent Resolution 5 is a procedural resolution of the Ohio General Assembly that authorizes a joint convention of the House and Senate to be held in the House Chambers of the Ohio Statehouse on March 12, 2025. The purpose of the joint session is to receive Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State message. The resolution also directs that a committee be appointed from each chamber to formally wait upon the Governor, reflecting the legislature’s customary practice for this annual address.
The resolution further instructs that the House’s rules and customs be observed during use of the chamber and directs the Clerk of the House to send authenticated copies to the Governor and Ohio news media. It does not change substantive law, create new programs, or alter state agency authority; instead, it establishes the formal legislative procedure for the Governor’s address and related ceremonial arrangements.
Impact
HCR 5 has no direct effect on Ohio statutes, appropriations, or regulatory authority. Its impact is limited to legislative operations and ceremonial scheduling, specifically authorizing a joint session, naming the purpose of the gathering, and setting the framework for a committee to escort or wait upon the Governor. The resolution affects the internal procedures of the Ohio House and Senate and the conduct of the State of the State address, but it does not impose obligations on the public or modify any substantive legal rights.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows unanimous support in the House, with 96 yeas and 0 nays, indicating broad bipartisan agreement and little to no controversy. Because the measure is a routine organizational resolution tied to the annual State of the State address, the overall sentiment appears procedural, respectful, and nonpartisan. The absence of committee debate or recorded opposition suggests it was treated as a customary housekeeping measure rather than a policy dispute.
Contention
There is no notable substantive contention reflected in the bill text, voting record, or available discussion materials. Any potential points of interest are limited to ceremonial and procedural details, such as the timing and location of the joint convention, the appointment of the waiting committee, and observance of House rules in the chamber. No member or stakeholder opposition is indicated, and the resolution appears to have been adopted as a routine matter of legislative tradition.
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