Ohio 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ohio Senate Bill SR321

Introduced
4/2/26  

Caption

Honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team as the Emerging Elite winner at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships.

Summary

SR321 is a simple Senate resolution honoring the Shelby High School girls 4x200-meter relay team for winning the Emerging Elite title at the 2026 Nike National Indoor Championships. The resolution identifies the team members—Princess Timko, Ashley Montgomery, Madison Henkel, and Karlie Walp—and praises their performance, discipline, and the support of their coaches, school community, and fans. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it is a ceremonial recognition that directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team. Its practical effect is limited to formal commendation and public acknowledgment of the athletes’ achievement as representatives of Ohio.

Impact

SR321 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Ohio law or state agencies. It does not alter any statutes, appropriations, or administrative rules; rather, it serves as an official legislative tribute to a local high school athletic team and publicly records the Senate’s congratulations.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing the athletes’ determination, maturity, teamwork, and the value of their accomplishment. No votes, committee testimony, or dissenting remarks are provided, and the available context suggests the resolution was noncontroversial.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SR321 is a ceremonial resolution honoring student-athletes, it does not appear to have generated policy debate, opposition, or competing viewpoints. The only substantive details are the team’s achievement, the named athletes, and recognition of the coaching staff and school community.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HB1

To amend sections 3517.12, 3517.13, and 3517.155 of the Revised Code to modify the Campaign Finance Law regarding foreign nationals and statewide initiatives and referenda and to declare an emergency.

OH HB2

To amend sections 3517.12, 3517.13, and 3517.155 of the Revised Code to modify the Campaign Finance Law regarding foreign nationals and statewide initiatives and referenda and to declare an emergency.

OH SB279

To delay the deadline for a major political party to certify its presidential and vice presidential candidates to the Secretary of State for the 2024 general election.

OH HB271

Number state ballot issues consecutively based on prior election

OH SB280

To amend sections 3505.01 and 3505.10 of the Revised Code to modify the deadline for a political party to certify its nominees for President and Vice-President to the Secretary of State.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.