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Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed into law House Bill 442, which will create flexibility for students to take the Certified Public Accountants’ (CPA) exam earlier, and ease a number of other occupational licensing requirements in Ohio. After the enactment of legislation in 2019 to require all licenses be regularly reviewed by the state Legislature, the review process culminated in a wide-ranging set of recommendations, which were codified after being amended into House Bill 442.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced today that he will again decline employee benefits from the state of Ohio, worth over $16,000 of taxpayers’ funds. The package offered includes life, health, vision, dental insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, as well as enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Read Full StoryState Rep. Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) voted to support Senate Bill 310, which passed out of both chambers of the General Assembly. The legislation is the two-year state construction budget that includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state and aid for local projects throughout Stark and Summit Counties.
Read Full StoryThe Ohio House of Representatives worked on a bipartisan basis and passed House Bill 208, which would institute enhanced penalties for assaulting sports officials. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Bill Roemer (R–Richfield), who says the time has come for meaningful action to be taken.
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State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) today honored Joci Scott at the Ohio Statehouse for being named the 2020 Ms. Wheelchair Northern USA. The Ms. Wheelchair USA program, founded in northeast Ohio, is a nationwide pageant recognizing the achievements, service, and advocacy efforts of women with disabilities across the country.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announces that House Bill 163, which creates the “Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad” license plate, passed out of the General Assembly. The legislation now heads to the governor.
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State Rep. Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) visited Chapel Hill Community on Thursday, distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by JobsOhio and the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Roemer was met at the retirement facility by Chapel Hill Community’s Executive Director, Debbie Durbin, and Director of Marketing, Jerry Martin. Also involved in the effort were State Senator Kristina Roegner (R–Hudson) and senior services advocacy group LeadingAge Ohio.
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State Rep. Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) visited Regina Health Center on Thursday, distributing personal protective equipment provided by JobsOhio and the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Roemer was met at the assisted living facility by Sister Judith Ann Karem, Marti Shivak, and Mark. Also involved in the effort were State Senator Kristina Roegner (R–Hudson), and senior services advocacy group LeadingAge Ohio.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announces that the State Controlling Board recently approved coronavirus relief funding to support local schools preparing for the beginning of the upcoming school year.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced House Bill 673 unanimously passed out of the Ohio House. The legislation seeks to push for ramping up the healthcare workforce and access, education, and removes unnecessary burdens on employers and workers. Roemer spoke to the bill on the House floor.
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