Melanie Miller News

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) is one of 22 elected officials from across the state of Ohio to successfully complete this year’s Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) have introduced “The Never Alone Act” (HB 236) in the Ohio House. The legislation ensures every patient can access someone to advocate for their health, who can be present with the patient during their stay at a facility.

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 overwhelming bipartisan support, updates Cosmetology and Barber Board statutes.

On Tuesday, legislation introduced by State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) has been unanimously approved by the House Commerce and Labor Committee. The legislation modernizes the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board and updates statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board to better serve licensees.

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) invited and presented a proclamation from the Ohio House Representatives to Miss Ohio 2022, Elizabetta Nies, during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. Miller also acknowledged Nies and other young women vying for this year’s Miss Ohio during the legislative session.

State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.

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 Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) voted to support the Ohio House state operating budget and the bill passed in the chamber on Wednesday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to grow the economy and workforce, protect Ohio families and most vulnerable, and invest in educating our communities.

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 Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution on Monday to the Ashland Women’s Basketball team on the House floor of the Statehouse in Columbus. The representative invited the team to recognize their NCAA Division II national championship win earlier this year.

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

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) encourages citizens of Ashland and Medina Counties to nominate distinguished veterans within the community for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame class of 2023.

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 Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) will introduce the Baby Products Tax Exemption Bill, companion legislation to Senate Bill 39. The legislation exempts certain baby products from the sales and use tax. Miller is a joint sponsor on the bill.

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 Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Vice Chair of the House Families and Aging Committee and as a member of several other committees.

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 Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) today joined with fellow lawmakers to introduce the Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment, which seeks to better protect and uphold the Ohio Constitution.

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. 

State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) was sworn-in on Tuesday to her first term as the state representative for the 67th Ohio House District, which includes all of Ashland County and the western portion of Medina County.