Melanie Miller News

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), Chair of the House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee, is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 732, legislation to create the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, with overwhelming support of 91-4.

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. 

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.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that the General Assembly will begin the capital budget process for fiscal years 2027-28. The capital budget is one of Ohio’s five main budgets and focuses on brick-and-mortar projects funded by state bonds. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today joined Governor Mike DeWine for the ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 17, bipartisan legislation recognizing the 6888th Central Post Battalion. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced the introduction of House Bill 648, also known as the ELDER (Ending Losses and Deception in Electronic Resources) Act. 

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R- New Waterford) today provided sponsor testimony in the House Health Committee on House Bill 561, the Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act (Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions), legislation which aims to strengthen and protect parental rights regarding vaccine exemptions in schools, preschools, and daycares across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Ashland and Medina Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $96,817. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 17, bipartisan legislation to recognize 6888th Central Post Battalion, with unanimous support. 

COLUMBUS — State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that she and the members of the Ohio House of Representatives Pro-Life Caucus have sent a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance calling for urgent federal action to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone and its newly approved generic versions.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives has passed the Baby Olivia Act, legislation she championed that would enhance 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) is pleased to share the official Statewide Holiday Event Guide, curated through the Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio. 

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently provided sponsor testimony for House Bill 231, the Paid Parental Leave Act – legislation to support Ohio families and incentivize employers to offer paid parental leave.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to share that she recently provided sponsor testimony in House Education Committee on House Bill 485 – The Baby Olivia Act – legislation that would enhance science education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human development in school curriculum. Several proponents of House Bill 485 provided testimony this week in Committee. 

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced that legislation strengthening Ohio’s Move Over Law and promoting public safety passed through the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously.

State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) continued efforts to expand access to midwifery services through the reintroduction of legislation that creates a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, OHIO – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week voted in support of Senate Bill 56, legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws, ensuring protections for children and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO) – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday voted in support of two initiatives that continue the Ohio House Majority Caucus’s leadership on delivering property tax relief to Ohioans with more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today adopted legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation to designate the fourth Thursday of January as NASA Day of Remembrance, announced State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland). 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) yesterday announced the introduction of the Baby Olivia Act, legislation that would enhance health education in Ohio public schools by requiring the inclusion of a medically accurate video about early human growth and development in school curriculum in grades three through twelve. 

COLUMBUS – Invited on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel in New York, State Representatives Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), Melanie Miller (R- Ashland), Ty Mathews (R-Findlay), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) recently participated in 50 States One Israel, a historic bipartisan delegation uniting state legislators from across the United States. 

State Representatives Josh Williams (R–Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R–Ashland) today announced they recently introduced the Right to Know Act – legislation that would require hospitals and other healthcare providers to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that Ohio’s tourism industry welcomed over 240 million visitors in 2024, supporting thousands of local businesses and attractions across the state, generating over $57 billion in revenue, according to the Ohio Department of Development. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) attended the White House State Leadership Conference last week alongside more than 50 Ohio lawmakers and other officials. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus, a coalition of legislators committed to advancing a culture of life in Ohio, held its inaugural meeting of the 136th General Assembly. State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) was officially named Chair of the caucus, which now comprises 31 state representatives dedicated to creating policy that protects life, empowers women, and strengthens families across the state.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week voted in support of 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 Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 296, legislation she is sponsoring that provides a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), recently welcomed Miss Ohio 2024, Stephanie Finoti, to the Ohio Statehouse and honored her with a formal commendation in the House Chamber.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today 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 Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today 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 Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) testified before the House Education Committee on Tuesday in support of House Bill 304 –legislation to allow club sports to fulfill high school physical education requirements.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives this week passed Senate Bill 100, which creates an opportunity for members of the Ohio Farm Bureau to access a more affordable, personalized health insurance coverage plan.