Jean Schmidt News

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) have introduced new legislation aimed at streamlining the process for large townships in Ohio to incorporate into cities or municipalities. The bill addresses the challenges faced by large townships that have grown to function similarly to cities but lack the ability to incorporate due to restrictions currently in place.

Representative Adam Mathews 2025 Year in Review Newsletter

Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today highlighted legislation they are championing – House Bill 443, The Senior Protection from Foreclosure Act – a measure designed to give older Ohioans stronger safeguards against losing their homes due to property tax pressures.

COLUMBUS — State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) announced the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, landmark legislation to strengthen patient safety and ensure proper medical oversight for high-risk medications.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Residential Economic Development District Program.

(COLUMBUS)—House Bill 538 (Callender, A. Mathews) this week received sponsor testimony in the House General Government Committee, announced Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) Chair Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and JCARR member Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon). House Bill 538 seeks to strengthen the Ohio Athletic Commission (OAC), formerly the Ohio Boxing Commission, by providing the resources necessary to accomplish its expanded role for both athletics and agents.  

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) held a press conference Tuesday on soon-to-be introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the use of state funds to end the lives of Ohioans. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) issued a statement following the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26, the resolution he introduced alongside Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, received its first hearing in the House General Government Committee. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) issued the following statement on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s appointment of Lt. Governor Jon Husted to fill the open U.S. Senate seat:

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the House Health Committee for the 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) announced that House Bill 260 – legislation clarifying the law regarding rules adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio – recently passed the House of Representatives. 

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that he introduced a concurrent resolution to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, who refused to resign after making egregious and inflammatory public statements celebrating the political assassination of Charlie Kirk.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Schmidt was unfortunately caught in the snowstorm sweeping across the United States and was unable to attend the ceremonial swearing-in at the Statehouse. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio General Assembly yesterday approved Senate Bill 158, legislation that was amended to include House Bill 283, which will add a judge to the Adams County common pleas court, announced bill joint sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today issued a statement on House Bill 51, the Second Amendment Preservation Act. 

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today issued the following statement on the passing of State Senator Kirk Schuring:

COLUMBUS—The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 673, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 28 in Clermont County as the CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway, announced State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today issued the following statement on the recent passing of former Speaker Jo Ann Davidson: