James M. Hoops News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today voted in support of House Bill 162 – the My Child-My Chart Act – legislation that works to allow parents to access their child’s medical charts. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R- Napoleon) yesterday voted in support of House Concurrent Resolution 21 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

COLUMBUS— State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) voted yesterday in support of House Concurrent Resolution 20 - legislation honoring the distinguished service of the men and women of the United Sates Navy and the 250th anniversary of its founding. The resolution, as passed by the Ohio House, recognizes the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775, its contribution to national defense, and Ohio’s deep naval history.

The Ohio House Ways and Means Committee today adopted Substitute House Bill 186 – a bold initiative championed by members of the House Majority Caucus aimed at tackling rising property taxes that, once enacted, will save Ohio homeowners nearly $1.7 billion over the next three years.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus, a coalition of legislators committed to advancing a culture of life in Ohio, held its inaugural meeting of the 136th General Assembly. State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was officially named Chair of the caucus, which comprises 31 state representatives dedicated to creating policy that protects life, empowers women, and strengthens families across the state.

COLUMBUS— State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) is pleased to announce the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 13, joint-sponsored by Representative Phil Robinson (D-Solon), by the Ohio House of Representatives. The measure urges the federal designation of Ohio’s Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. 

State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today voted in support of 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 Reps. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) recently introduced the Purple Heart Memorial Plate Act, legislation to allow the spouses of Purple Heart recipients to retain their Purple Heart license plates after the veteran’s passing.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) recently highlighted an upcoming Cybersecurity Conference hosted by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose at the University of Toledo.

COLUMBUS— State Representative Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) supported the Ohio House’s passage of the Human Trafficking Prevention Act Wednesday, legislation to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping and abduction.