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House Passes Bill to Modernize Nonprofit Fundraising in Ohio, Allow Online Raffle Sales

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

 
 
Ohio House Majority Caucus continues leadership on property tax relief effort
November 19, 2025
Ohio House Concurs on Slate of Property Tax Reform Bills

The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

 
 
Ray and Hoops Champion Bill to Spur Energy Generation in Ohio
November 19, 2025
Ohio House Passes Bill to Create Community Energy Pilot Program

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 303, legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program, spurring a competitive and diverse energy market in Ohio.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Strengthen Protections for Victims of Sex Offenders

Columbus, OH – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 102, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s Sex Offender Registry and Notification (SORN) laws. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 486 – the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act – legislation that works to preserve the ability for educators to discuss the positive impact of religion on American history, highlighting its consistency with freedom of speech and emphasizing how imperative it is to reduce politically motivated hate and violence in society. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes HB 105 to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Third-Party Litigation Funding

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

 
 
Ohio House Passes HB 105 to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Third-Party Litigation Funding

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) this week  announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

 
 
Ohio House Passes HB 105 to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Third-Party Litigation Funding

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Meredith Craig (R–Smithville) and Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, legislation to reform Ohio’s third-party litigation funding practices to protect consumers, strengthen Ohio’s legal system, and improve the state’s business climate.

 
 
Ohio House Passes HB 134, Providing a Way for Legal Home Kitchen Food Sales

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 134, legislation to authorize home kitchen registration to sell additional types of foods. 

 
 
Legislation works to strengthen Ohio's election system, align state with overwhelming majority of the U.S.
November 19, 2025
Ohio House Passes Legislation to Require Absentee Ballots Arrive by Election Day

Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 293 – legislation sponsored by State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) – that would require all mailed absentee ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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