Bride Rose Sweeney News

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 478 - the Jury Tampering Prevention Act – a bipartisan piece of legislation sponsored by State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood). The bill is aimed at penalizing jury tampering for criminal proceedings in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 565, the “Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act.”

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabrina) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 413, legislation to increase transparency and accountability in local government spending by expanding participation in the Ohio Checkbook program.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabrina) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 413, legislation to increase transparency and accountability in local government spending by expanding participation in the Ohio Checkbook program.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today voted in support of House Bill 732, legislation to create the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today voted in support of House Bill 732, legislation to create the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) today voted in support of House Bill 732, legislation to create the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) today provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 131, their bipartisan legislation to prohibit ticket and arrest quotas for law enforcement. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, which heedlessly cuts critical state funding while failing to meet the needs of everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula while dumping more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) announced this week the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to prohibit ticket and arrest quotas, alongside her joint sponsor, Rep. Kevin Miller (R-Newark), a former State Highway Patrol Officer of 20 years. House Bill (HB) 131 defines a quota as a mandate of a certain number of arrests made or citations issued for any offense that a local or state police officer must meet in a specified time period.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – As the Ranking Member of the Ohio House Finance Committee, State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today issued the following statement on the governor’s biennial budget proposal for K-12 public schools:

COLUMBUS — Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today made the following statements after receiving Governor Mike DeWine’s FY26-27 operating budget recommendations:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) and Jamie Callender (R-Concord) today announced the reintroduction of legislation to address a critical shortcoming in Ohio’s Medigap insurance market for patients suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or end stage renal disease (ESRD). Introduced in the 135th General Assembly as House Bill (HB) 400, the new HB 24 aims to expand access to Medigap plans to all patients, regardless of age, who have been diagnosed with either ALS or ESRD and are eligible for Medicare Part B coverage. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today announced that she has been appointed as ranking member for the House Finance Committee for the 136th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today announced the State Controlling Board approved $94,695 to Cuyahoga County to build a new shelter in Impett Park on Cleveland’s westside. 

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Willowick) today responded to the report issued by the Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform. Created by House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly, the 10-member, bipartisan, bicameral committee was tasked with reviewing the history and purpose of all aspects of Ohio’s property tax law and making recommendations. The following statement may be attributed to Reps. Sweeney and Troy: