Ohio Rev. Code § 101.12
Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
In the event neither the speaker nor the speaker pro tempore, designated in section 101.11 of the Revised Code, is available to preside at the beginning of the first regular session, the members-elect shall designate by party caucus the person who shall preside over the organization of the house of representatives.
R.C. §101.12