Ohio 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ohio Senate Bill SR34

Introduced
2/11/25  

Caption

Honoring Regan Burke-Onda for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Summary

SR34 is a simple Senate resolution honoring Regan Burke-Onda for her service to the Ohio Senate and to the State of Ohio. The resolution recognizes her career progression from page to legislative aide, senior legislative aide, executive assistant, and policy advisor, and credits her with dedication, initiative, and support for the legislative process. The resolution does not create new programs, change agency duties, or amend any statutes. Its effect is ceremonial: it formally commends an individual public servant and directs the Senate Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to her. As such, it has no direct legal or fiscal impact on state law, but it serves as an official expression of appreciation by the Senate.

Impact

SR34 has no substantive impact on Ohio statutes, administrative rules, or state agency authority. It is a commemorative resolution that recognizes an individual employee of the Ohio Senate and authorizes the Clerk to send her an authenticated copy. The practical effect is symbolic rather than regulatory, with no change to rights, duties, or funding for any state program or affected party.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR34 is uniformly positive. The resolution’s language is laudatory, emphasizing Regan Burke-Onda’s loyalty, responsibility, enthusiasm, and valuable service to the Senate. There is no recorded committee debate or vote opposition in the provided materials, and the bill appears to have been advanced as a routine recognition measure with broad support from the listed cosponsors.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because SR34 is a ceremonial honorific resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over legal changes, costs, or implementation. The only identifiable focus is the Senate’s decision to formally recognize Regan Burke-Onda’s service and contributions to legislative operations.

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 HB271

Number state ballot issues consecutively based on prior election

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 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.