Josh Williams News

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) and Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) hosted a press conference last Friday, July 1, 2022, to discuss the remaining opportunities for those seeking relief after recent June power outages. 

COLUMBUS- Today, State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) issued a statement as Senate Bill (SB) 215, Republican legislation that allows Ohioans to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public without a permit, takes effect. Additionally, SB 215 eliminates the requirement for concealed weapon training and reduces penalties if a gun owner fails to notify law enforcement they are carrying.

COLUMBUS – Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) today announced that she was appointed as the Ranking Member of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports Committee. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) announced the passage of the capital budget, House Bill (HB) 687, by the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) voted Wednesday in favor of House Bill (HB) 377, bipartisan legislation to release the second, $442 million batch of local government funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to Ohio’s cities, villages and townships serving 50,000 people or less. 

COLUMBUS—Friday morning, State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) introduced legislation to prevent Ohio’s felony murder statute from applying to defendants under 18 years old.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Latyna Humphrey (D-Columbus) announced that the State Controlling Board approved $6 million to prepare for Ohio’s general election in November. The funding will be used to print and mail applications for absentee voter ballots, including $1.2 million to cover the cost of postage.

COLUMBUS —Last week, State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D-Columbus) testified on House Bill (HB) 593, her bipartisan legislation to allow campaign funds to cover certain child care costs. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unintended property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

COLUMBUS – Today, House and Senate Democrats issued a joint response to Gov. DeWine’s State of the State speech. 

COLUMBUS –Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) voted Wednesday in support of Senate Bill 1 – legislation that works to bring a “Students First” agenda to Ohio public universities. 

COLUMBUS – Legislation authored by State Representative Josh Williams’ (R-Sylvania Twp.) to adjust sentencing of an Alford Plea will now head to the Ohio Governor after passing a Senate vote early in the month and a House concurrence vote today.

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, including the Strategic Community Investment Fund. The Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects, announced State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.). 

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) and Nick Santucci (R-Howland Twp.)  have introduced the Human Trafficking Prevention Act that will increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction.