Melanie Miller News

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced the introduction of the Ohio Safe Homes Act, legislation that works to protect victims of domestic violence and provide them with an exit strategy in dangerous situations.  

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to share that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new initiative that offers guidance and resources supporting the health and well-being of mothers and families. 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday joined a meeting hosted by the Hope Recovery Community and the Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board as they welcomed U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Medina County.  

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was recently honored with the Voice for Change Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) during their Annual Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday provided sponsor testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on House Bill 296, legislation to establish a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently released Ohioans as they reenter society.

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) have introduced House Bill 809, legislation aimed at expanding and strengthening protections for the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care facilities.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of the “SHE WINS” Act, legislation that ensures a woman’s right to make a fully informed decision about an elective abortion without modifying provisions in the Ohio Constitution.  

State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony this week in the House Financial Institutions Committee on House Bill 648, also known as the ELDER (Ending Losses and Deception in Electronic Resources) Act. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) has introduced legislation to recognize the 6888th Central Post Battalion, an all-Black women’s unit that served during World War II. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) last week voted in support of House Bill 54 – the House’s version of the State Transportation Budget – which passed with a bipartisan vote of 97-0. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) on Friday introduced Philip Wigal’s Law, legislation to strengthen penalties for drivers who fail to comply with Ohio’s “Move Over Law.”

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Angie King (R- Celina) and Melanie Miller (R- Ashland) recently introduced “Alyssa’s Law” as House Bill 106, which 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. These panic alert systems work to help accelerate law enforcement response time when life-threatening emergencies occur on school campuses. 

COLUMBUS – This week, State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) reintroduced legislation to repeal and replace an interchange project in the district with a traffic congestion study. Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) will serve as a joint sponsor. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Thomas Hall delivered sponsor testimony on House Bill 304, which would establish a bipartisan commission focused on addressing municipal issues across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) as Chair of the Arts, Athletics & Tourism Committee for the 136th General Assembly. 

COLUMBUS- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the Never Alone Act, sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) into law during a signing ceremony recently held at the Statehouse.

House Bill 236 previously passed with a unanimous vote of 89-0 in the Ohio House.  The Act 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- The Ohio House of Representatives concurred with the Ohio Senate this week on the Never Alone Act, sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena).

House Bill 236 passed with a unanimous vote of 89-0 in the Ohio House.  The legislation 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—State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Township) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced legislation which would allow students to use club sports or other athletic activities to fulfill their high school physical education requirement.