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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 44 — Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 27 — Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members | Yea | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — Authorize conveyance of state-owned land. | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 103 — Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 61 — Regards courts and court procedures | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 35 — Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adults | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Create the COSI specialty license plate | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — Require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — Regards operating under the influence of marihuana, OVI evidence | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Nay | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 57 — Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 10 — Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Nay | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 212 — Create Play Golf Ohio license plate | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — Designate John E. Gallagher Way | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 80 — Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 44 — Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 172 — Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest | Nay | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 119 — Designate the Freedom Parkway | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 85 — Create the Ohio NAACP license plate | Yea | Jun 18, 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
OH · —
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
OH · —
Restore local authority to regulate firearms and knives
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SB 253
OH · —
Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
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