Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HCR13: Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail
Status: Passed both chambers, February 11, 2026
To urge Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To urge Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
From the enrolled text, February 11, 2026:
A concurrent resolution To urge Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio (the Senate concurring): WHEREAS, National Scenic Trails are routes, designated by Congress, that traverse some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, providing unique opportunities for hiking, biking, and experiencing nature. These trails are recognized for their outstanding scenic, natural, and recreational values, often showcasing diverse ecosystems, picturesque vistas, and cultural heritage along their paths; and WHEREAS, National Scenic Trails, like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, are managed by various federal and state agencies and offer well-maintained paths that attract outdoor enthusiasts from across the country. They often intersect with local communities and provide significant economic benefits through tourism; and WHEREAS, The Buckeye Trail is an existing long-distance hiking trail that creates a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio; and WHEREAS, The Buckeye Trail was established in 1959 by the Buckeye Trail Association, a nonprofit organization that currently administers the trail; and WHEREAS, The National Park Service is conducting a study to provide …
Sponsors
- James Hoops (R, 81) · primary sponsor
- Phil Robinson (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Munira Abdullahi (D, 9)
- Cindy Abrams (R, 29)
- Tim Barhorst (R, 85)
- Adam Bird (R, 63)
- Sean Brennan (D, 14)
- Juanita Brent (D, 18)
- Darnell Brewer (D, 22)
- Karen Brownlee (D, 28)
- Jamie Callender (R, 57)
- Thaddeus Claggett (R, 68)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Reported
- : Referred to committee
- : Offered
- : Adopted
- : Reported
- : Introduced and Referred to Committee
Votes
- Adopted (February 11, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Favorable Passage (October 15, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Favorable Passage (June 18, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, failed
- Adopted (June 18, 2025): 97 yea, 0 nay, failed
Subjects: National or International Resolution, Special Designations, Environment and Natural Resources
Common questions
- What is HCR13?
- HCR13 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail.
- What does HCR13 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To urge Congress to designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
- What is the status of HCR13?
- Passed both chambers as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR13?
- James Hoops (R, 81), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR13?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hcr13
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