Representative James M. Hoops - District 81

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Dick Stein (R-Norwalk) today joined their House colleagues in passing House Bill 496, legislation that provides legal protections for Ohio’s beekeepers. Hoops and Stein joint-sponsored the legislation and spoke in favor of the bill on the House floor.

State Representative Jim Hoops is applauding the announcement that $30 million in state funding will be available for area farmers.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) announced today the House passage of House Bill 295, legislation that cleans up outdated and conflicting state vehicle code definitions to make it clear that Low-Speed Electric Scooters are permitted on the road. HB 295 gives riders of Low-Speed Electric Scooters similar rights and responsibilities as cyclists.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) announced today the launch of the #gotyourback campaign, a new campaign to address farmers’ mental well-being launched by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.