Matthew Kishman News

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Item #66, putting into motion landmark property tax reform through a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level. 

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved the conference committee report for Am. Sub. House Bill 96 –the State Operating Budget. The budget plan, which allocates funding for state programs and operations for the next two years, includes provisions that aim to protect freedom, family and fiscal responsibility – approving historic property tax relief for Ohioans, implementing a flat tax rate and providing a record amount of state funding for school districts. 

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) recently voted in support of House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation that would establish new requirements on vicious dog owners to prevent dog attacks.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) recently introduced V.J.’s Law, legislation to update current mandatory reporting guidelines for child abuse. Kishman is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Representative Josh Williams (Sylvania Twp.).

COLUMBUS – State Representative Mathew Kishman (R-Minerva) on Wednesday voted in support of the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, or H.B. 246, legislation to ensure all workers hired in Ohio for covered construction projects are legally authorized to work in the United States.

COLUMBUS— State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) supported the Ohio House’s passage of the Human Trafficking Prevention Act Wednesday, legislation to increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping and abduction.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 131, bipartisan legislation to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives last week passed House Resolution 87, legislation to establish Nurses Week in the State of Ohio, announced State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva).

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives concurred on Senate amendments to Sub. House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that will improve affordability for consumers and increase energy generation, resulting in a more reliable grid. This legislation supports Ohio’s economic growth by ensuring access to reliable, affordable energy.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Matthew Kishman(R-Minerva) recently voted in support of Am. Sub. House Bill 96 – the House’s version of the State Operating Budget. This forward-looking, fiscally responsible budget plan invests in Ohio families and the state’s future – approving over $4 billion in record property tax relief for Ohioans and ensuring that every school district in the state receives an increase in school funding in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.