House Bill 563 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Innovation | November 13, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Technology and Innovation 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Hiner | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Rep. Hiner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Innovation | February 17, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Technology and Innovation 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Mark Hiner | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Rep. Mark Hiner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Innovation | March 24, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Technology and Innovation 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanna Vella | Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jeanna Vella |
| Steve Loftin | Cincinnati Arts Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Loftin |
| Chelsie Thompson | Renaissance Performing Arts Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chelsie Thompson |
| Sue Porter | BalletMet | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Sue Porter |
| Wilma Mullet | Tuscarawas Arts Partnership | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Wilma Mullet |
| Craig Hassall | Playhouse Square | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Craig Hassall |
| Michael Smith | Music & Event Management (MEMI) | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Smith |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Innovation | May 12, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Technology and Innovation 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Steed | Music Arts Coalition | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Samuel Steed |
| Shaun Chapman | Stubhub | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Shaun Chapman |
| Sean Watterson | Ohio Chapter of the National Independent Venue Association | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Sean Watterson |
| Kathy Blackman | Grog Shop / B Side Lounge | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kathy Blackman |
| Michael Miller | Music Box Supper Club | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Miller |
| Jill Bacon Madden | Jilly's Music Room LLC | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jill Bacon Madden |
| Nick Faulkner | Natalie's Grandview | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Nick Faulkner |
| Cindy Barber | Beachland Enterprises Inc | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Cindy Barber |
| Kendall Gilvar | National Independent Venue Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kendall Gilvar |
| Sarah Sisser | CreativeOhio | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Sarah Sisser |
| Sean Watterson | National Independent Venue Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Sean Watterson |
| Chad Whittington | Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chad Whittington |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and Innovation | June 9, 2026 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Technology and Innovation 5th Hearing |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Munira Abdullahi
Sean P. Brennan
Thaddeus J. Claggett
Christine Cockley
Jack K. Daniels
Steve Demetriou
Tex Fischer
Chris Glassburn
Adam Holmes
Dontavius L. Jarrells
Mark Johnson
Lauren McNally
Melanie Miller
Ismail Mohamed
Kevin Ritter
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
C. Allison Russo
Jodi Salvo
Mark Sigrist
Veronica R. Sims
Anita Somani
Desiree Tims
Erika White
Josh Williams
Bernard Willis
Heidi Workman
Tom Young