State of Ohio Statutory Law
- Ohio Revised CodeFrom LAWriter
- Ohio Legislative Service CommissionThe Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing drafting, fiscal, research, training, and other technical services to the General Assembly.
The Ohio Legislative Process
| Legislative Action | Find Related Publications |
|---|---|
| In each house of the General Assembly, a bill is introduced and the Reference Committee refers it to committee. (This is referred to as the second consideration.) | Ohio Legislation |
| Committee holds hearings and may recommend to the originating chamber | |
| Chamber debates and votes. (This step is called the third consideration.) | |
| Governor signs or vetoes | No official publication |
| Law has been enacted | Recent Ohio Acts (online) and Ohio Acts GovDocs OGA1.13/6-2: (hardcopy) |
| Law is codified, that is, incorporated into the existing body of law arranged by subject | Ohio Revised Code |
