HB842

Designate Celestine as Ohio's official mineral

Introduced·5/6/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB842 designates Celestine as the official mineral of Ohio.

Ohio HB842 enacts a new section in the Revised Code to adopt Celestine as the official mineral of Ohio. Celestine is a sulfate mineral that appears in various colors and forms, and it is a major ore for strontium, which is used in fireworks. This bill recognizes the mineral's significance and its role in Ohio's natural resources.

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History

May 13

House

Referred to committee: Natural Resources

May 6

House

Introduced