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Legislation to create the Escaped Convict Alert Program
February 13, 2026
Rep. Roemer Attends Ceremonial Bill Signing for House Bill 23

State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) attended the ceremonial bill signing of House Bill 23 on Thursday, hosted by Governor DeWine. This legislation creates the Escaped Convict Alert Program (ECAP), which will strengthen public safety through a new alert system to notify residents when a nearby convict escapes from custody. 

 
 
Governor DeWine Signs Bill Recognizing Historic All-Women Battalion

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. 

 
 
Rep. Brian Lorenz Highlights Resources Available through Keiths Law

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) is pleased to share that resources are now available through Keith’s Law to help individuals, families, caregivers, and local agencies understand and utilize the new statewide database.

 
 
Rep. Manning Applauds Lorain County ESC Upon Receiving 2026 Business-Education Leader Award

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today applauded the Lorain County Educational Service Center (ESC) for their 2026 Three-Star Business Advisory Council award. 

 
 
Legislation to Enact the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy - Act 1
February 12, 2026
Representative Gary Click Provides Sponsor Testimony for House Bill 420

State Representative Gary Click provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee for House Bill 420 – Act 1 of the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy. 

 
 
Reps. Bird, Stewart Introduce Bill Prohibiting Certain Local Elected Officials from Signing Nondisclosure Agreements

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.  

 
 

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.  

 
 
Reps. Bird, Stewart Introduce Bill Prohibiting Certain Local Elected Officials from Signing Nondisclosure Agreements

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.  

 
 
Legislation to Protect Ohio Jurors from Intimidation
February 11, 2026
Reps. Thomas and Synenberg Provide Sponsor Testimony on House Bill 478

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 478, the Jury Tampering Prevention Act, legislation aimed at penalizing jury tampering for criminal proceedings in Ohio.

 
 
Rep. Stephens Introduces Legislation to Update Ohio's Owner Occupancy Property Tax Credit

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently introduced House Bill 673 to expand the owner-occupancy property tax credit to all levies. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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