State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Resolution 304 – legislation proposing for Ohio to lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program.
Read Full Story : Ohio House Passes Resolution Proposing Ohio to Lead Federal Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program Wed, Feb 18, 2026
COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 251, legislation to address two key areas related to the rapidly evolving air mobility landscape in Ohio.
Read Full Story : Ohio House Passes Bill to Address Evolving Technology and Air Mobility Landscape Thu, Nov 13, 2025
COLUMBUS, OH –State Representatives Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) today announced that House Bill 434 passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill updates adult limited term driver’s license application requirements, strengthening training for limited-term license applicants while easing restrictions for military-affiliated individuals.
Read Full Story : Ohio House Passes Bill Clarifying Driver's Training Law for Military Personnel Wed, Oct 8, 2025
State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today hosted the inaugural Ohio Technology Takes Flight Day at the Ohio Statehouse – a day-long event which consisted of presentations from various Ohio legislators, advanced manufacturing companies, and institutions of higher education.
Read Full Story : Rep. Willis Hosts Ohio Technology Takes Flight Day Mon, Sep 22, 2025
State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that they submitted a letter of support urging President Trump to consider Ohio as one of the first states to receive federal funding outlined in Executive Order 14305 “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty.”
Read Full Story : Representatives Newman and Willis Urge President Trump to Consider Ohio for Drone Protection Funds Wed, Aug 20, 2025
State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 3 – the "School Bus Safety Act," which establishes new measures to enhance school bus safety, increase penalties for violations, provide grant funding for schools to apply for equipment specific to their school’s needs, and educate the public about school bus-related laws.
Read Full Story : Ohio House of Representatives Pass House Bill 3 Wed, Jun 11, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) legislation to increase the penalty for the use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime has passed the Ohio House Wednesday. This legislation increases penalties for the most dangerous offenders in Ohio’s communities without changing any gun laws that would affect law-abiding gun owners.
Read Full Story : Willis, Williams Legislation to Curb Violent Crime Passes House Wed, May 21, 2025The Ohio House of Representatives today concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 54 – Ohio’s Transportation Budget. The bill allocates funding for Ohio’s extensive transportation system, prioritizing efforts to keep Ohio moving forward.
Read Full Story : Ohio House Concurs on Transportation Budget Wed, Mar 19, 2025State Representatives Riordan McClain (R- Upper Sandusky) and Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) recently introduced House Joint Resolution 2 (H.J.R. 2), which calls for Ohio to join the convention of states with the goal of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and discussing the issue of term limits for officials and members of Congress.
Read Full Story : Rep. McClain, Willis Introduce H.J.R. 2 to Rein in Federal Power with Convention of States Resolution Fri, Feb 21, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the House Transportation Committee for the 136th General Assembly.
Read Full Story : Willis Appointed as Chair of Transportation Committee Wed, Jan 15, 2025