Jack K. Daniels News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) announced today that $1.75 million has been secured through Ohio's Capital Budget Bill to construct a new boathouse at Portage Lakes State Park in Old State Park, providing a modern, permanent home for the marine patrol operations of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Summit County Sheriff's Office.

State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Resolution 304 – legislation proposing for Ohio to lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 52, omnibus legislation to designate multiple memorial roads across the state and create specialty license plates.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 251, legislation to address two key areas related to the rapidly evolving air mobility landscape in Ohio. 

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) on Wednesday last week recognized Ashlyn Smith, of Norton City Schools, for being named OHSAA Powerlifting Champion. They honored Ashlyn by presenting her with a resolution, adopted by the House, outlining her achievements and congratulating her on her victory. 

COLUMBUS, OH –State Representatives Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) today announced that House Bill 434 passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill updates adult limited term driver’s license application requirements, strengthening training for limited-term license applicants while easing restrictions for military-affiliated individuals.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the House Transportation Committee on House Bill 678, commonsense legislation to establish a real-time, online auto insurance verification system in Ohio, holding uninsured drivers accountable. 

State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today hosted the inaugural Ohio Technology Takes Flight Day at the Ohio Statehouse – a day-long event which consisted of presentations from various Ohio legislators, advanced manufacturing companies, and institutions of higher education.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that the House Concurrent Resolution 22 - legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, is now enrolled.

State Representatives Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that they submitted a letter of support urging President Trump to consider Ohio as one of the first states to receive federal funding outlined in Executive Order 14305 “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty.” 

State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 3 – the "School Bus Safety Act," which establishes new measures to enhance school bus safety, increase penalties for violations, provide grant funding for schools to apply for equipment specific to their school’s needs, and educate the public about school bus-related laws.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) legislation to increase the penalty for the use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime has passed the Ohio House Wednesday. This legislation increases penalties for the most dangerous offenders in Ohio’s communities without changing any gun laws that would affect law-abiding gun owners. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) announced that legislation to designate the Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway passed through the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously yesterday. 

COLUMBUS— Representatives Jack Daniels (R- New Franklin) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) today announced legislation aimed at strengthening Ohio’s hate crime statutes by enhancing penalties for politically motivated violence. The introduction of this legislation follows the tragic murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk, and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman which served as a reminder that attacks targeting individuals based on their political beliefs or affiliations are on a disturbing rise.

State Representative Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Item #66, putting into motion landmark property tax reform through a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the House Transportation Committee for the 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that legislation to designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway passed out of the House Transportation Committee.