A resolution introduced last week to declare is getting its first hearing in the Republican-dominated Ohio Senate, where one member of the GOP has joined eight Democrats in sponsoring the measure.
Even though it wouldn鈥檛 have the same legal impact as a law, this proposal faces an uphill battle.
Sen. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) is the only Republican in the Ohio legislature to join in sponsoring this resolution, either in the House or Senate.
, none of the 34 sponsors are Republicans. Majority Leader Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) said on Twitter that Republicans won鈥檛 be bullied into passing it without a hearing.
. claim their priority bills haven't seen the light of day. However our caucuses have worked together on the priorities identified and the House has delivered. The Majority will not be bullied into passing resolutions that haven't received a hearing yet 鈥� Representative Bill Seitz (@CincySeitz)
Sponsoring Democratic Rep. Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) said on "The State of Ohio" that her caucus is determined.
鈥淲earefocusedbeyondpolitics.We're focusinginonpeople," Howse said."Peoplewillhaveconversationswiththeirconstituents.Thepeoplewillalwayshavethe lastsay.Peopleareunderstandingwhetherthepowertrulyis. It'sinthepeople.鈥�
Another reaction came from Rep. Nino Vitale (R-Urbana), who鈥檚 blasted the state鈥檚 COVID-19 policies and shutdowns. He suggested on Facebook that the resolution could bring similar actions to those he鈥檚 criticized.
Howse and Vitale have clashed over social media before, over for Cleveland area kids and families at risk of trauma related to gun violence.
Vitale that Howse鈥檚 bill gives ODH Director Amy Acton "the power to create and control firearms and therapy programs for guns."
Howse replied,
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