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Hearcel Craig
OH Senate District 15
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 24Economy & Taxes 15Criminal Justice & Policing 14Social Services & Welfare 14Civil Rights & Liberties 12Healthcare 12Housing 11Transportation & Infrastructure 11Labor & Employment 8Environment & Energy 7Gun Policy 7Other 7Education 5Elections & Voting 4Banking & Finance 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH Senate District 15 current
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 26
Ohio |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2018 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (277 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 306 — Regards insurance transactions, plans, and policies | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 302 — Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plate | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 254 — Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of April | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 214 — Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 244 — Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 730 — Make capital reappropriations for biennium ending June 30, 2028 | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 295 — Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal cases | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 281 — Authorizing the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on April 9-11, 2026. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 280 — Authorizing the Ohio Speech and Debate Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 21, 2026. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — Modify excavation requirements | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 275 — Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on February 12-13, 2026. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — Create the Lifetown license plate | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 216 — Designate Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway. | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 151 — Allow certain natural gas suppliers to offer carbon offsets | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 55 — Revise fees for the administration of a probate estate | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 22 — Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 13 — Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes | Nay | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — Authorize conveyance of state-owned land. | Yea | Nov 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 293 — Revise deadline to return absent voter ballots | Nay | Nov 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 273 — Enact the Keep Them Safe Act | Yea | Nov 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day | Yea | Nov 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 247 — Designate the buckeye as the state candy | Yea | Nov 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (44 as lead sponsor)
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SR 42
OH · —
Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.
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SR 4
OH · —
In memory of Ben Espy.
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SB 98
OH · —
Prohibit firearm possession - certain domestic violence offenses
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SR 214
OH · —
Honoring George W. Boas II for outstanding service to the Ohio General Assembly.
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SR 179
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Honoring the St. Francis DeSales High School girls lacrosse team as the 2025 Division II State Champion.
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SB 143
OH · —
Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background
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SB 297
OH · —
Regards electric submetering companies and customers
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SB 189
OH · —
Create the COSI specialty license plate
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SB 237
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Restore local authority to regulate firearms and knives
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SB 253
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Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
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