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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 147 — Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution | Nay | Jun 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 65 — Revise product contracts, vehicle agreements, motor vehicle laws | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 155 — Revise the real estate wholesaler law | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 60 — Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 152 — Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 18 — Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 2 — Urge investment into security, reliability of electric grid | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 18 — Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 158 — Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schools | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 95 — Designate Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial Highway | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 22 — Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim | Yea | May 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 148 — Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 138 — Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4 — Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 114 — Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 86 — Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Amend competitive retail electric service law | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 138 — Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 86 — Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product | Yea | Apr 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 63 — Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use | Nay | Apr 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 147 — Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws | Yea | Apr 9, 2025 | 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
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
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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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