Seated: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine; Standing from left to right: Ben James- Legislative Aide for Representative Scott Wiggam, Representative Scott Wiggam- Lead Sponsor of the Legislation, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, Senator Bob Hackett, Former First Lady of Ohio, Hope Taft, and Horticulture Conservationist, Nancy Linz. Photograph provided courtesy of the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
A New Ohio Law!
On July 18, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 59 of the 133 General Assembly into law designating the month of April as Ohio Native Plant Month.
This legislation makes Ohio the first states in the country to have an entire month dedicated to our native plants!
The bill enacts section 5.2514 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Ohio House Bill 59 States:
“The month of April is designated as ‘Ohio Native Plant Month’ to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and the many benefits they provide to pollinators, Ohio’s economy, and the health of Ohio’s environment.”
Ohio Representative Scott Wiggam (District 1) was the Lead Sponsor of HB 59.