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Willis Blackshear
OH Senate District 6
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 12Economy & Taxes 6Education 4Environment & Energy 4Other 4Technology & Privacy 4Social Services & Welfare 3Criminal Justice & Policing 2Elections & Voting 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Gun Policy 1Healthcare 1Housing 1Labor & Employment 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH Senate District 6 current
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 38
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 39
Ohio |
Democratic | — | Jan 1, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (267 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3 — Enact the School Bus Safety Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 315 — Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 276 — Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 273 — Enact the Keep Them Safe Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 52 — Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 173 — Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 19 — Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 173 — Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 423 — Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 422 — Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premises | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 421 — Increase time period to bring civil action for sex offense victim | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 419 — Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 398 — Create the Adopt a Trail Program | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 342 — Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 326 — Require students complete a high school computer science course | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 324 — Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 311 — Regards the operation of public and chartered nonpublic schools | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 294 — Declare the state's energy siting policy | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 230 — Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 149 — Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — Regards prescription drugs and medication switching | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — Enact the Gus Frangos Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 533 — Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 492 — Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (22 as lead sponsor)
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SB 331
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Allow certain public hospitality employees to accept gratuities
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SB 121
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Designate Counseling Awareness Month
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SB 337
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Require disclosure of credit card surcharges
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SB 338
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Create the Digital Safety for Children Office
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SR 157
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Honoring the Oakwood High School girls 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2025 Division II State Championship.
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SR 158
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Honoring Logan Wilkins as a 2025 Division I State Champion in track and field.
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SB 333
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Establish the Statewide Youth Council in the Governor’s Office
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SB 330
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Enact the Student Wellness Act
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SR 240
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Honoring the Oakwood High School girls cross country team on winning the 2025 Division III State Championship.
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SB 378
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Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act
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