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Willis Blackshear
OH Senate District 6
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 50 — Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours | Nay | Apr 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 7 — Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use | Yea | Apr 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16 | Nay | Apr 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 100 — Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulations | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 43 — Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 68 — Support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 7 — Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 68 — Support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 101 — Regards recording of certain real property documents | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 21 — Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 5 — Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements | Nay | Mar 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act | Nay | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 54 — Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2 — Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric grid | Yea | Mar 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16 | Nay | Mar 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours | Nay | Mar 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 33 — Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 27 — Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 41 — Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025. | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes | Nay | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 1 — Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes | Nay | Feb 26, 2025 | fail | 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
OH · —
Require disclosure of credit card surcharges
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SB 338
OH · —
Create the Digital Safety for Children Office
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SR 157
OH · —
Honoring the Oakwood High School girls 4x800-meter relay team on winning the 2025 Division II State Championship.
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SR 158
OH · —
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
OH · —
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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