LEGISLATIVE HOPEFUL--Seven year-old Stephanie McNaken , of Grove City, sits with Rep. Amy Salerno, R-Columbus, during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. Also seen are Rep. Jim Hughes, R-Columbus, center, and Rep. Larry Wolpert, R-Hilliard, right. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGISLATORS DAY--Rep. Shirley Smith, D-Cleveland, lights a candle as Rep. Annie Key, D-Cleveland, looks on during the start of the 4th annual African-American Legislators Day program, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)