Dontavius L. Jarrells News
State Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced the House passage of House Bill (HB) 281, also known as the “Mental Health and Disability Terminology Act, that replaces derogatory language related to people with disabilities and updates other statutory provisions in an effort to ensure all Ohioans are treated with dignity, kindness and respect.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – In an effort to ensure all Ohioans have a chance to live where they choose, Reps. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) have introduced legislation that aims to further equal housing opportunities by eliminating discriminatory covenants from deeds during property transfers.
Read Full StoryHouse Democrats, led by Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo), the Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, voted in opposition Wednesday to House Bill (HB) 157, legislation that would prohibit the collection of income taxes from workers who aren’t physically in an office inside the city or village limits.
Read Full StoryToday, Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) announced today that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2022.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) today celebrated the Ohio House’s favorable passage of bipartisan House Bill (HB) 25, the Fostering Student Success Act. HB 25 passed the Ohio House Workforce and Higher Education Committee with a vote of 13-0 last week and passed the House Floor today with a vote of 92-1.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) this week hosted an All of Us Legislative Town Hall and Resource Fair at Union Grove Baptist Church. Constituents and local advocates engaged in conversations discussing the legislative process and issues impacting the community.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) Wednesday celebrated the Ohio House’s favorable passage of House Bill (HB) 58.
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) Wednesday held a press conference celebrating Black History Month and addressing the caucus’ legislative priorities for the remainder of the 136th General Assembly.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) yesterday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved $930K in state funding to Columbus State Community College.
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COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today held a press conference discussing a legislative package of eight bills and resolutions aimed at protecting Ohio families, safeguarding due process, and ensuring accountability related to recent federal immigration enforcement activity impacting communities across the state.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $4.6M in state funding, investing in behavioral health support and local facility renovation projects in the district.
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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus today released the following statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the introduction of legislation to create the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. License Plate, offering Ohioans a meaningful way to honor a legacy rooted in faith, service, and the enduring pursuit of justice.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $1.4M in state funding to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, patient safety at a local facility, and a development project in the district.
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COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement regarding the recent tragic passings of a three-year-old girl and six-year-old girl in Columbus:
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