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The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
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Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 293 – legislation sponsored by State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) – that would require all mailed absentee ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced that Bill Rowland has been selected as the new Director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) upon the retirement of Director Wendy Zhan, effective Friday, November 7th, 2025. Additionally, Julie Rishel has been named the new Assistant Director of LSC.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon the unanimous adoption of a congressional district plan by the Ohio Redistricting Commission:
Read Full StorySpeaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp passed with bipartisan support through the Ohio House of Representatives. Senate Bill 56 preserves the legal, adult-use marijuana provisions approved by voters in Issue 2 in 2023, while also adding needed protections for Ohio’s children.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon), Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima), and House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) today released the following statement:
Read Full StoryOhio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of Mike Gibbons:
Read Full StorySpeaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced their respective appointments to the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting, pursuant to Article XIX, Section 1(G) of the Ohio Constitution.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced a website is now available that provides a centralized location where the public may submit proposed congressional district plans.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto on Item #66, a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level.
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