Justin Pizzulli News

COLUMBUS—The State of Ohio Controlling Board today approved the transfer of funding for Lakeland Community College to support the College’s workforce development efforts, announced State Rep. Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Funding for this project is part of a $5.6 million investment made in Lake County’s career tech and performing arts centers as part of HB 687 (134th General Assembly).

COLUMBUS – The Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee last week convened for its first meeting, announced State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County), Chairman of the committee.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today announced that the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health recently requested a preliminary injunction against an unaccredited recovery housing operator—STEP Wellness—for noncompliance with state laws. 

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Bill 33, the state’s main operating budget, with a sweeping vote of 67-30, announced State Rep. Jamie Callender (R- Concord). 

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) recently voted in support House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

COLUMBUS—The Senate Local Government Committee today began hearings on House Bill 61, which will designate “James A. Garfield Day” in honor of the 20th President of the United States, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio EPA awarded an H2Ohio grant to be used towards water quality efforts in the Mentor Marsh, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on legislation to strengthen protections for students on Ohio’s public university campuses. 

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to not concur on Senate amendments to HB33, the State’s main operating budget, announced Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on legislation to require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation organizations.

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 61, declaring November 19th as James A. Garfield Day, announced joint sponsors Representative Jamie Callender (R- Concord) and Representative Dan Troy (D- Willowick). This vote came after unanimous passage by the House State and Local Government Committee back in March. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) recently presented the Notre Dame High School Softball Team with a resolution in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning the 2025 Division VII State Championship during a recent House session.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) introduced bipartisan legislation this month that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio – Representative Jamie Callender (R – Concord) spoke Wednesday at the School Choice Rally on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today adopted legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, announced State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

Columbus, Ohio – the Ohio House of Representative passed HB33, the state operating budget, this afternoon, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). The vote on HB 33 comes after 4 months of hearings, amendments, and input from constituents regarding how the state should spend its money over the next two fiscal years. Among the major proposals in the House Budget are a $1 billion dollar tax cut, the largest increase in state support for K-12 education in Ohio’s history, and continued investment in career technical training. 

State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House Finance Committee adopted an omnibus amendment package for HB33, the state operating budget, this afternoon and favorably reported HB33 for a vote from the full House, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). This omnibus amendment package comes after an additional week of hearings following the adoption of substitute HB33 on April 18, 2023. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of $1,501,459 to support the Campus Wayfinding Project at Shawnee State University, announced State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).