Bill Roemer News

State 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. 

State 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.

State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announces that House Bill 442 passed out of the Ohio House. The legislation makes changes to allow students in Ohio to complete the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) after 120 semester hours of the required 150 hours of coursework. Roemer spoke to the bill on the House floor.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Thomas West (D-Canton) announce that House Bill 442 passed out of the House Commerce and Labor Committee earlier today. The two representatives are joint sponsors of the legislation, which makes changes to allow students in Ohio to complete the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) after 120 semester hours of the required 150 hours of coursework.

State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announces that yesterday House Bill 544, which creates the “Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad” license plate, passed out of the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee through a unanimous vote. Roemer delivered testimony during the committee in support of the bipartisan legislation.

In response to significant budget shortfalls in Ohio, Laurie Stevenson, Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, indicated in a memo to Office of Budget and Management Director Kimberly Murnieks that the agency would make reductions to the E-Check Program that amount to $670,709.

The grounds at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will open to the public on Friday, April 24, 2020 for walking in the gardens, as a service to the community during the pandemic. Only the gardens and grounds will be open, and the number of guests will be limited to maintain a safe environment. State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) encourages individuals to visit in accordance with social distancing precautions.

State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced that funding from the CARES Act will be distributed to areas within both Summit and Stark counties to aid against COVID-19. The appropriations are provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced Thursday the awarding of federal funding through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). ODNR administers the federal RTP grant program, which funds non-motorized trails. 

State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced Thursday the passage of House Resolution 247 through the Ohio House of Representatives. As favorably reported by the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee, HR 247 respectfully urges Congress and President Donald J. Trump to amend the Federal Clean Air Act to eliminate the requirement to implement the E-Check Program. The resolution would provide relief to seven Northeast Ohio counties currently subjected to the arduous regulations stipulated through E-Check.