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Bipartisan Proposal Would Provide Transparency in Police Records

Over 800 privately-employed police departments currently exempt from public records laws

February 13, 2014

Bipartisan Proposal Would Provide Transparency in Police Records

State Reps. Heather Bishoff (D–Blacklick) and Michael Henne (R-Clayton) on Wednesday outlined a bill to provide transparency in police records. Their legislation, House Bill 429, would require private police forces to comply with the same records requirements as public forces.

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Student Safety Act Would Require Security Standards in New Buildings

Rep. Rogers introduces bill to update safety guidelines for new school facilities

February 12, 2014

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) recently introduced the “Student Safety Act,” bipartisan legislation to increase student safety by requiring specific security features for newly-constructed school buildings.

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Rep. Bishoff Proposes Protections for Students & Schools on Social Media

Bipartisan bill would ensure privacy for sensitive information

January 31, 2014

State Reps. Heather Bishoff (D-Blacklick) and Robert Hackett (R-London) on Thursday introduced a bipartisan measure to clarify social media privacy laws for students, school employees and school districts.

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Rep. Sheehy Closer to Bringing Awareness to Ohio Prescription Drug Problem

Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness & Education Day legislation passes House

January 30, 2014

On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Sheehy (D-Oregon) announced the passage of House Bill 399, legislation which designates the first Friday in May as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness & Education Day. The bill was inspired by a constituent in the district who testified before the Toledo opioid sub-committee hearing over the summer.

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