House Bill 148 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | March 26, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Ray | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Michele Grim | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | April 2, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Michelle Gonzalez | Rascal Charities, Inc | Proponent | Download |
| Mirna Bowman | Columbus Dog Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Kirsten Knight | Adopt A Pit Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Mary Beth Bergenstein | FIDO's Companion Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Tami Schmidt | All Species | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Robin Craft | Black and Orange Cat Foundation | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy Valerio | Community Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Gabriel Everhart | Forgotten 4-Paws | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Joan Ballitch | Heart of Ohio Pets (HOPE) | Proponent | Download |
| Charlene Milliner | Humane Society of Guernsey County | Proponent | Download |
| Cindie McCulloch | Humane Society of Greene County | Proponent | Download |
| Teresa Hildebrand | PAWS of Muskingum County | Proponent | Download |
| Cathy Ruther | Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Connie Strobbe | PAWS Animal Shelter (Champaign County) | Proponent | Download |
| Betty Miranda | Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens | Proponent | Download |
| Sue Cheslock | SART | Proponent | Download |
| Starlene Kinser | Star's Cat Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Salina Wenzel | A Brighter Day | Proponent | Download |
| Annette Volk | Heartt Animal Refuge | Proponent | Download |
| Jean Keating | Lucas County Pit Crew | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer Salyers | Humane Society of Morrow County | Proponent | Download |
| Susan Geier | SAVE Ohio Pets | Proponent | Download |
| Lee Schrader, DVM | Fayette Regional Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | October 1, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Seegers | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Beth Sheehan | Paws and the Law | Opponent | Download |
| Peggy Kaplan | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Judith Cooper | Animal Welfare League of Scioto County | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Siefer | Colony Cats & Dogs | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Weaner | Fort Defiance Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Melissa Gundlach | Humane Society of Erie County | Proponent | Download |
| Rodney Shelton | Lake County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Mercer | Pike Pet Pals | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer McCarty | Berea Animal Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Keri Huff | Medina Meow Fix | Proponent | Download |
| Jenn Thomas | Ross County Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Kelly Pocock | Sandusky County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Jim Trakas | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | October 22, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | February 10, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Sharon Ray | The Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Representative Michele Grim | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ways and Means | March 24, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Schroth, Northwest district president | Ohio County Dog Wardens Association, NW | Proponent | Download |
| A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM | Rascal Charities | Proponent | Download |
| Rodney Shelton, Dog Warden | Lake County Dog Warden's Office | Proponent | Download |
| Hayley Sturtz, Manager | Coshocton County Animal Shelter | Proponent | Download |
| David McIntyre, Chief Dog Warden | Portage County Dog Warden's Office | Proponent | Download |
| Jenn Thomas, Executive Director | Ross County Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Lourdes Falconi, MD | Proponent | Download | |
| Lesa Heredia, Executive Director | Humane Society of Ottawa County | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Kime, President | Golden Retrievers in Need | Proponent | Download |
| Krissi Hawke, Executive Director | Clark County Society | Proponent | Download |
| Brittney May, Director | Crazy Cats Animal Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Tami Schmidt, Director | All Species Adoption Program | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Martini, Director | For the Love of Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Robin Craft, Founder | Black and Orange Cat Foundation | Proponent | Download |
| Annette Volk, Board Member | The HEARTT Animal Refuge | Proponent | Download |
| Richelle Fair, Executive Director | Highland Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Betty Miranda | Rural Ohio Cats and Kittens | Proponent | Download |
| Kirsten Knight, Esq | Adopt a Pit Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Julie Shellhammer, Dog Warden | Allen County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Lee Schrader, DVM | Fayette Regional Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Carolyn Evans, Director | Cincinnati Animal Care | Proponent | Download |
| Mary Jane Johnson, Director | PAWS Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Connie Dekker, Secretary | Columbus Pet Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Sue Cheslock, Director | SART | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Hunt, President | Multiple Breed Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Mirna Bowman | Columbus Dog Connection | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers, Board Member | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Meleena Bowers, Board of Directors | Batta Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Sharyl Pancallo | The Canine Collective | Proponent | Download |
| Amy Siefer, Director | Colony Cats | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Weaner, Executive Director | Fort Defiance Humane Society | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy McCulloch, President | Humane Society of Greene County | Proponent | Download |
| Charlene Milliner, Humane Agent | Humane Society of Guernsey County | Proponent | Download |
| Cindy Yanez, Dog Warden | Harrison County Dog Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Julia Frankland | JJ's Ruff Roads | Proponent | Download |
| Jean Keating | Lucas County Pit Crew | Proponent | Download |
| Keri Huff, Director | Medina Meow Fix | Proponent | Download |
| Jennifer Salyers, Board | Humane Society of Morrow County | Proponent | Download |
| Carolyn Hayes, director | Pets Uniting People | Proponent | Download |
| Lauri Cook, president | Cat Roundup Rescue | Proponent | Download |
| Kelly Pocock, Dog Warden | Sandusky County Dog Warden | Proponent | Download |
| Susan Geier, Co-Director | Save Ohio Pets | Proponent | Download |
| Judy Cooper, Trustee | AWL of Scioto County | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen, President | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Carrie Wiesen, President | Friends of Stark Pound | Proponent | Download |
| Peggy Kaplan | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Tony Seegers | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Leanne Bertani | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
| Jim Trakas | Ohio Pet Fund | Proponent | Download |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Cindy Abrams
Sean P. Brennan
Karen Brownlee
Jamie Callender
Christine Cockley
Jack K. Daniels
Kellie Deeter
Michael D. Dovilla
Chris Glassburn
Derrick Hall
James M. Hoops
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Adam Mathews
Joseph A. Miller, III
Beryl Piccolantonio
Phil Plummer
Tristan Rader
Jean Schmidt
Jason Stephens
Eric Synenberg
Desiree Tims
Erika White