Melanie Miller News

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. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Assistant Minority Leader Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) provided sponsor testimony in the House Arts, Athletics and Tourism Committee Tuesday to create the Ohio Sports Commission, which would help attract, promote and develop national and international sporting events to Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 204, bipartisan legislation to recognize 6888th Central Post Battalion, with unanimous support. 

State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced legislation that expands Ohio’s physical education waiver to include club sports or other athletic activities, allowing students who participate in these activities to use them to fulfill graduation requirements.  

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. 

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—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).

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. 

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 –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 – With the war in Vietnam ending 50 years ago on April 30, State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) took the opportunity to honor a group of Vietnam veterans from her district (67th House District) with a commendation for their service to the nation.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) Wednesday introduced legislation to establish the Ohio Sports Commission. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) last week 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. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) reintroduced the Paid Parental Leave Act, legislation to support Ohio families and incentivize employers to offer paid parental leave.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 204, legislation to recognize 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, before the House Veterans and Military Development Committee. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today introduced new legislation that works to enforce an age verification step when downloading an app through the app store. This bill would help enhance safety for children under the age of 16 when using apps on their smartphones. 

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) recently introduced legislation to recognize and promote the great work midwives perform around the state.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) voted this week in support of House Bill 15 – a market-driven initiative that aims to boost power generation in Ohio, improve affordability for ratepayers and increase reliability within the state’s electrical grid. 

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.

COLUMBUS- The Senate Health Committee held its second hearing on the Never Alone Act, sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena).

COLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) has issued the following statement on the passage of Amended Senate Bill 155, which would repeal a provision of the transportation budget requiring the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to construct certain interstate interchanges:

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.

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 –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).

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.

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, 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.