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COLUMBUS- The Ohio House passed House Bill 1, legislation that will ban foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives, announced State Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 372, also known as Stop, Look, and Listen, which will require drivers to stop for on-track equipment at railroad crossings, announced Majority Whip Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 33, the state operating budget for fiscal years 2024-25, announced Majority Whip Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation sponsored by State Representatives Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) and Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) that will keep tax money in Ohio from the sale of a business.
Read Full StoryNAPOLEON, OHIO – Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will join state legislators and officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) at an event to honor Rear Adm. Alene Duerk, the first woman to reach flag rank in the U.S. Navy.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today announced the Ohio House passed House Bill 66, his legislation that provides more transparency for local property tax exemptions.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) has received the “Humane Legislator Award” by the Humane Society of the United States. The representative was recognized for his commitment to supporting animal protections within Ohio.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) has introduced and given testimony on bipartisan legislation, House Bill 43 – it allows a public body to meet and hold hearings via teleconference or video conference. Hoops is the joint sponsor of the bill along with State Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – 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.
Read Full StoryState Representative Jim Hoops is applauding the announcement that $30 million in state funding will be available for area farmers.
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