Ohio SR448: In memory of Gerald L. Stebelton.

What the bill says

From the amended text, October 19, 2026:

As Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 448 2025-2026 Senator Schaffer ARESOLUTION In memory of Gerald L. Stebelton. WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Gerald L. Stebelton and pay tribute to his memory; and WHEREAS, Gerald Stebelton will be remembered fondly by all those who knew him, and his absence will leave an irreparable void in our society. Widely respected for his tenure with the Ohio General Assembly, he was an advocate for the growth and progress of the State of Ohio and its people, which he readily displayed over the course of his four terms as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving as chairman of the House Education Committee during his time. Indeed, his tremendous devotion to duty earned him the appreciation of his colleagues and constituents alike; and WHEREAS, Gerald Stebelton's passion for community service was always evident in his own approach to public life, and prior to his years in the Ohio General Assembly, he gained the respect of many for his work as a founding partner of Stebelton, Aranda, and Snider and as a member of the Lancaster City Council and City Schools Board of Education. In addition, he invested his …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Schaffer (R, 20) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 19, 2026: Adopted

Common questions

What is SR448?

SR448 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): In memory of Gerald L. Stebelton.

What is the status of SR448?

Passed both chambers as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (October 19, 2026).

Who sponsored SR448?

Timothy Schaffer (R, 20).

Where is the official record for SR448?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sr448