Melanie Miller News

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony in the House Judiciary Committee for House Bill 226, the App Store Accountability Act - legislation that would require age verification for all app store purchases or downloads for minors. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the House Health Committee on House Bill 224, legislation to create a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Angie King (R-Celina) provided sponsor testimony in House Finance Committee on House Bill 106, the Save Our Schools (SOS) Act (formerly known as Alyssa’s Law) – legislation that works to enhance safety in Ohio school districts and communities by creating a pilot grant program that will allow schools the opportunity to purchase a variety of panic alert systems as well as artificial intelligence firearm detection software. These panic alert systems work to help accelerate law enforcement response time when life-threatening emergencies occur on school campuses. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and the Ohio Pro-Life Caucus on Friday hosted a meet and greet event in advance of the annual March for Life at the Ohio Statehouse with legislators, pregnancy center leaders, Students for Life groups, and state & national pro-life organizations.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) held a press conference today introducing new legislation that works to provide a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) toured the southern U.S. border in Cochise County, Arizona this week alongside Ashland Mayor Matt Miller and incoming Ashland County Sheriff Kurt Schneider.

The Ashland County delegation met with Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels and local law enforcement to gain a firsthand understanding of how federal policy is affecting illegal immigration.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Keith’s Law, legislation to enhance first responders’ ability to assist individuals with special needs during emergencies, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland).

COLUMBUS –This week Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 158, legislation to update Cosmetology and Barber Board statues, into law at a ceremony at the Ohio State Fair, announced Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland).

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) voted this week in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 – urging President Trump to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s pending request to implement work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients. 

COLUMBUS— On Friday, June 12, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) joined the Ohio Association of Meat Processors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and other legislators on a tour of Heffelfinger’s Meats, Inc., the largest harvesting facility in Ohio.

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) provided sponsor testimony yesterday for Philip Wigal’s Law – legislation to strengthen penalties for drivers who fail follow Ohio’s “Move Over Law.” 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland).  The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

COLUMBUS –State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) honored a local midwife for her contribution to families and women’s health during Midwives Advocacy Day at the Statehouse Wednesday.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution from the Ohio House Representatives to the Ashland High School Boys Bowling Team, during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. The representative invited the team to recognize their national championship win earlier this summer.

COLUMBUS- House Bill 545, legislation regulating midwives as introduced by State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Co-Sponsor State Rep. Riordan McLain (R-Upper Sandusky) had a second hearing today in the Health Provider Services Committee.

The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 158, joint sponsored by State Reps. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Melanie Miller (R- City of Ashland). The legislation, which received unanimous support, updates Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes.

The Ohio House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 236, the Never Alone Act, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena). The bill ensures every patient has access to an advocate to be with them in a hospital, nursing home, or other congregate care setting - especially during a health emergency.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) invited and presented a commendation from the Ohio House Representatives to Ashland Police Officer Soren Osicka, during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. Miller also acknowledged Ashland Police Chief David Lay (30+ years), Captain Craig Kiley (24 years), and Lieutenant Aaron Klein (17 years) for their distinguished service in law enforcement to the Ashland community during the legislative session.