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COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R Napoleon) recently introduced legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program.

 
 

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.

 
 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) and Jim Hoops (R Napoleon) recently introduced legislation to create the Community Energy Pilot Program.

 
 

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

 
 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) recently announced she will be hosting in-district office hours. 

 
 
Legislation to Enact the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy - Act 1
February 12, 2026

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. 

 
 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on House Bill 89, legislation to authorize a property tax freeze. 

 
 

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Insurance Committee on the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, legislation to ensure that all Ohioans have access to the necessary screenings needed to detect breast cancer early. 

 
 

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.  

 
 

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

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.

 
 

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

 
 

COLUMBUS –State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 491, legislation to make updates to Ohio’s current guardianship laws, providing greater clarity and accountability. 

 
 

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today announced that he was appointed to serve on the House Energy Committee. 

 
 
Legislation clarifies parental rights and limits gender-identity screening in child welfare
February 10, 2026

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference to announce a new piece of legislation – the Affirming Families First Act – which aims to clarify parental rights and limit gender-identity screening in Ohio’s child welfare system. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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