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OH SCR11

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Ingram

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail upon completion of a National Park Service feasibility study

  • The Buckeye Trail is an approximately 1,454-mile loop hiking trail extending from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, passing through northwest Ohio farmland, Appalachian hills, Hocking Hills sandstone cliffs, and southwest Ohio's Bluegrass region

  • The trail was established in 1959 and is currently administered by the Buckeye Trail Association, a nonprofit organization

  • The National Park Service is conducting a study to assess whether the trail meets federal designation requirements emphasizing public access, preservation, and conservation

  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to U.S. Senate and House leadership and Ohio's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail

Environment and Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Reform5/7/2025

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