Melanie Miller News

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of House Bill 646, legislation establishing the Ohio Data Center Study Commission.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Ashland County have been awarded more than $81,000 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 732, legislation creating the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, before the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee. The committee also heard proponent testimony on the legislation this week.

State Representatives Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 132 – Phillip Wigal’s Law - legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety.

Columbus, OH — State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony in the Senate Education Committee on the Baby Olivia Act, legislation that enhances science education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human development in school curriculum.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of House Bill 292 – legislation to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), Chair of the Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee, today announced the introduction of legislation that creates the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, a new statewide initiative that would allow Ohioans and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy more of Ohio’s thriving tourism industry. 

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced “Trey’s Law,” legislation designed to strengthen protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensure perpetrators are held accountable for their crime. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 537 in the House Children and Human Services Committee. The bill works to expand access to midwifery services by creating a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that House Bill 296 passed through the Ohio House of Representatives with bipartisan support and a vote of 86-6. The legislation provides a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society.