Desiree Tims News

COLUMBUS — Asst. Minority Whip Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today condemned the Trump administration’s goal of ending the temporary protected status for Haitians living in the United States. Although the deportations have been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, the legal status of Springfield’s 15K Haitians remains unstable as the community braces for a potential ICE raid.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Whip Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) and Assistant Minority Leader Phil Robinson (D-Solon) recently introduced House Bill (HB) 545, the School Busing Improvement Act, to ensure public school students are prioritized in school busing. HB 545 is assigned to the House Education Committee and will receive its first hearing on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:45 am where Rep. Tims and Rep. Robinson will provide sponsor testimony.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus today released the following statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Whip Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) Wednesday voted “NO” on both House Bill (HB) 485, the Baby Olivia Act, and House Bill (HB) 324, misleadingly titled the Patient Protection Act.

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Assistant Minority Whip Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) and Assistant Minority Leader Phil Robinson (D-Solon) recently introduced House Bill (HB) 545, the School Busing Improvement Act, to ensure public school students are prioritized in school busing.

COLUMBUS — The House Democratic members on the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting today advocated for a hearing on House Bill (HB) 442. Monday’s first public hearing did not include a Republican proposed map. Democrats will continue to hold Republicans accountable for their attempt to tip the scales of democracy with extreme partisan gerrymandering, at the request of President Donald Trump.

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Assistant Minority Whip Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today released to following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to send 150 National Guard members to support the District of Columbia National Guard:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. Real property tax relief is one of the most pressing needs for everyday Ohioans. House Democrats are ready and willing to work together to get that done.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine requesting he consider a line-item veto of a provision in the State Operating Budget (Am. Sub. House Bill 96) that would place harmful restrictions on Dayton Public School’s use of Dayton RTA’s mass transit systems. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) Wednesday voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected.