Republican News

COLUMBUS – Two significant pieces of legislation sponsored by State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) yesterday passed out of the Ohio House.

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed House Bill 61, declaring November 19th as James A. Garfield Day, announced joint sponsors Representative Jamie Callender (R- Concord) and Representative Dan Troy (D- Willowick). This vote came after unanimous passage by the House State and Local Government Committee back in March. 

COLUMBUS—Joint sponsors, State Reps. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.) today held a press conference on the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act. 

COLUMBUS – The House Transportation Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Reps. Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Ron Ferguson (R-Wintersville) creating the Representative Kris Jordan Memorial Highway. Rep. Jordan died earlier this year while serving in the Ohio House. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Mark Fraizer (R-Newark) yesterday introduced a $300 million COVID-19 relief plan to support small businesses, veterans and childcare in Ohio. 

State Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County) is taking a groundbreaking step toward addressing the mental health crisis in Ohio. The representative has introduced legislation that offers an innovative solution to the shortage of mental health professionals in the state. Pavliga spoke to the bill during its first committee hearing this week.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) yesterday introduced House Bill 161, also known as Jacob’s Law, legislation that would create a registry of basic information on individuals who have been convicted of crimes against children.  

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today introduced legislation that will prohibit municipalities from implementing curfews with certain exceptions. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 51, legislation sponsored by State Representative Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) that would give county auditors the authority to provide tax relief to Ohio’s property owners with damaged or destroyed property.

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) today introduced legislation that will prohibit municipalities from implementing curfews with certain exceptions. 

The Ohio House Finance Committee today approved a new two-year state transportation budget that invests in Ohio’s infrastructure and public transit.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 7 today, legislation sponsored by State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Diane Grendell (R-Chesterland) that enacts several changes to Ohio’s probate and trust laws. 

State Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that six local public water systems will receive grants to help pay for equipment needed to maintain and improve drinking water infrastructure. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) submitted amendments to the Transportation Budget to lower registration fees and eliminate unnecessary registration taxes. 

State Representative Gary Click (R-Vickery) announces that he is a charter member of the newly formed Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus (OLPC) of the 135 General Assembly. The OLPC is co-chaired by Click in the House and State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) in the Senate.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) announced her support for Governor DeWine’s selection of Columbus to be the third planned innovation district in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS –The National Federation of Independent Business awarded State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding work on small business issues in the legislature. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 18 in the House Public Utilities Committee last week. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) today issued the following statement on the tragic losses of Office Jason Lagore and the 16-year-old he was trying to save:

COLUMBUS – The House Pensions Committee passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) establishing a School Employee Retirement System (SERS) contribution-based benefit cap. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) yesterday introduced legislation that would add a judicial candidate’s party affiliation on a general election ballot. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) yesterday introduced legislation that would add a judicial candidate’s party affiliation on a general election ballot.