Republican News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 19, sponsored by State Representative Gary Scherer (R-Circleville). This bill seeks to incorporate into Ohio tax law the changes that have been made to federal tax law since February 2016.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) this week announced her support for the passage of three significant pieces of legislation aimed at expanding Ohioans’ personal freedoms, protecting vulnerable children, and modernizing state law to reflect advances in technology and air mobility.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Butler (R-Oakwood) today presented a resolution honoring Richard Palmer on being named the 2016 Ohio Certified Public Manager of the Year.

State Representative Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) is pleased to share the official Statewide Holiday Event Guide, curated through the Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio. 

COLUMBUS—A bill sponsored by State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Allen County) today passed the Ohio House by a vote of 97-0. The bill makes changes to drug trafficking and possession laws regarding cocaine. House Bill 4 restores the statutory penalties for possession of cocaine and clarifies the penalties for the trafficking of cocaine.

COLUMBUS—Today, State Representative Wes Goodman (R-Cardington) presented a resolution honoring Justice Paul E. Pfeifer on his retirement from the Ohio Supreme Court.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Hughes (R-Upper Arlington) today introduced legislation that was inspired by a Gahanna woman who was doused in gasoline and set on fire in August 2015 by her ex-boyfriend.

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to share the official Statewide Holiday Event Guide, curated through the Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio. 

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland County) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) today announced that legislation they championed that creates an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) this week announced that the Ohio House of Representatives have passed House Bill 359, legislation to establish the Joshua Alert — a statewide emergency alert system designed to protect children with autism and other developmental disabilities who go missing.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 251, legislation to address two key areas related to the rapidly evolving air mobility landscape in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today introduced the Kratom Consumer Protection Act – House Bill 587, legislation designed to protect Ohioans from dangerous synthetic kratom products.

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 21 – legislation that updates Ohio law to clarify health care sharing ministries are not considered insurance businesses and are exempt from state insurance laws and regulations. 

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) today announced the passage of House Bill 462, legislation that ensures students with severe allergies have access to the most up-to-date, lifesaving treatment options for anaphylaxis while at school or school-sponsored activities.

State Representatives Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently provided sponsor testimony for House Bill 231, the Paid Parental Leave Act – legislation to support Ohio families and incentivize employers to offer paid parental leave.