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Legislation advances dealing with topics from funding a statewide voting machine program to naming a month for Ohio's Byways

COLUMBUS—As Chair, of the State and Local Government Committee, State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) applauded the passage of many bills during a recent House session. These bills impact constituents of the 6th House District, demonstrating that the House is focused on meaningful legislation.

 
 
State Rep. Anielski's Legislation Creating License for Art Therapists Clears House Committee


COLUMBUS – Sponsored by State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills), Sub. House Bill 557 was favorably reported out of the House Health Committee. The bill would grant a license to art therapists to practice in the State of Ohio under the guidance of the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The licensure process would enforce standards of training, practice, and discipline across a therapeutic practice that has rapidly expanded in recent years.

 
 
House Bill 438 joins slate of 28 bills passed by Ohio House in today's session
June 7, 2018
Legislation Improving Relationship of Local School Districts and Educational Service Centers Heads to Governor

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House today concurred on Senate changes to House Bill 438, sponsored by State Representatives Steve Hambley (R-Brunswick) and Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville), which improves policies governing Ohio’s educational service centers (ESC) in order to better serve local school districts.

 
 
HB 123 aimed at lowering interest rates, helping borrowers avoid debt cycles
June 7, 2018

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation that reforms the state’s payday lending industry and is aimed at lowering interest rates on loans and helping borrowers avoid endless debt cycles.

 
 
House Bill 456 joins slate of bills passed by Ohio House in today's session, improves patient safety, care
June 7, 2018
State Rep. Sprague's Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime for Hospital Nurses Clears Ohio House

COLUMBUS—State Representative Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) applauded the House passage of legislation he sponsored that prevents Ohio nurses from being forced to work mandatory overtime. Introduced in December of 2017, House Bill 456 seeks to protect nurses from being compelled to work overtime shifts under threat of discontinued employment or disciplinary action.

 
 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives will vote next week to elect a new Speaker.

 
 
State Rep. Ron Young Presents Resolution to Local 'Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen'


COLUMBUS—State Representative Ron Young (R-Leroy Township) recently presented a resolution to Gracie Fusco, Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen for 2017. A resident of the 61st Ohio House District, Fusco was presented an official House Resolution for her accomplishment.

 
 
State Representative Scott Lipps Announces Fort Ancient's Nomination for World Heritage Site

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) today announced that the Department of the Interior has decided to nominate Fort Ancient to be designated as a World Heritage Site. This would be Ohio’s first World Heritage Site.

 
 
Rep. Perales Unveils Recommendations of Ohio House BRAC Task Force

State Representative Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek) was joined today by State Representative Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) to announce the findings of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Military Affairs Task Force. Maj. Gen. (retired) Paul Sullivan, Brig. Gen. (retired) Richard Green, Col. (retired) Cassie Barlow, and Steve Tugend, who served as members of the task force, were also present for the announcement.

 
 
Speaker Pro Tempore Kirk Schuring Outlines Process to Determine House's Future Leader


COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) today has outlined a process that will determine the House’s future leader.