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passed · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HR 275: Honoring the Dwyer School of Irish Dance’s Dance Drama team as a 2025 North American Irish Dance Champion.

This resolution formally honors the Dwyer School of Irish Dance's Dance Drama team for winning the 2025 North American Irish Dance Championship. It is a ceremonial congressional resolution recognizing their competitive achievement, with no associated policy changes, funding, or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any specific group beyond the symbolic recognition of the dance team's victory. As a procedural honor, it has no practical legislative effect.
Tom Young (R)
passed · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 384: Designate Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.102 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a U.S. Route, directly engaging with and managing existing transportation infrastructure in a non-detrimental way.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr., directly recognizing a veteran's service.95% confidence
Ty Moore (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 571: Eliminate certain juvenile court transfer proceeding

To repeal section 2151.271 of the Revised Code to remove the option for the juvenile court to transfer a proceeding against a juvenile to the county where the juvenile resides.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves an option for juvenile courts to transfer proceedings to a juvenile's home county, potentially limiting access to local support and participation for juveniles.75% confidence
Adam Bird (R) Josh Williams (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 562: Regards food for students with religious dietary restrictions

HB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to help them provide food options that meet students' religious dietary restrictions, such as halal, kosher, or vegetarian needs. The bill directly affects students with these restrictions and school nutrition programs responsible for meal planning. Its key mechanism is a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support the development or expansion of compliant food services. This policy change requires schools to use the funds to improve dietary accommodations, without specifying exact menu requirements. The bill focuses on enabling schools to better serve religious dietary needs through financial support.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts through a specific appropriation, directly impacting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to provide food options for students with religious dietary restrictions, directly supporting school programs and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 562 allocates funding to school nutrition programs to provide specific dietary options. While for religious accommodation, ensuring proper nutrition for students contributes to public health, a component of the Healthcare topic.65% confidence
Beryl Piccolantonio (D) Ismail Mohamed (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 568: Limit retainage in certain private construction projects

HB 568 would limit the amount that can be withheld from payments to contractors until a private construction project is completed. The bill, which would create section 4113.63 in Ohio's Revised Code, sets a maximum cap on the holdback amount project owners may retain. This directly affects private construction contractors and project owners by reducing the financial burden on contractors who often face delayed payments. The policy change aims to improve cash flow for contractors by ensuring they receive a larger portion of payments during project execution.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill improves cash flow for construction contractors, which can indirectly support housing development by making projects more financially viable for builders.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 568 improves cash flow for contractors by limiting retainage, indirectly supporting employment stability and timely wage payments for construction workers.75% confidence
Ty Mathews (R) Nick Santucci (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 4, 2025

SR 216: Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill honors the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft for excellence in managing natural resources, implicitly supporting conservation efforts.85% confidence
Steve Huffman (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 553: Require landlord to notify tenant of rent default before eviction

To amend section 5321.04 and to enact sections 5321.041 and 5321.042 of the Revised Code to require landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults prior to commencing evictions.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill requires landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults before eviction, strengthening tenant protections within the housing topic.95% confidence
Terrence Upchurch (D) Ismail Mohamed (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 29, 2025

SB 305: Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds

To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill makes an appropriation to fund essential public assistance programs, directly impacting state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), a public health program, and other programs (SNAP, TANF) that improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds public assistance programs (TANF, SNAP, WIC) that provide financial stability, indirectly helping vulnerable populations afford and maintain housing.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures continued funding for public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC), providing a safety net for low-income individuals and families, including those affected by unemployment or low wages.75% confidence
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 545: Enact the School Busing Improvement Act

To amend sections 3317.0212, 3327.01, and 3327.016; to enact new section 3327.021 and section 3317.071; and to repeal section 3327.021 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, 265.300, 512.10, and 516.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to enact the School Busing Improvement Act regarding transportation of students and to make an appropriation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its intent 'to make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending for school busing.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enacts the 'School Busing Improvement Act' and makes an appropriation, directly supporting student transportation and thereby enhancing educational access and the functionality of K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill titled 'School Busing Improvement Act' and summary mentions 'transportation of students' and 'appropriation,' indicating funding and strengthening this transportation sector.95% confidence
Phil Robinson (D) Desireè Tims (D) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 270: In memory of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton.

HR 270 is a commemorative resolution honoring Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton. This procedural bill does not involve policy changes or affect any laws; it serves as a ceremonial tribute to recognize his service. The resolution is purely symbolic, with no concrete legislative impact.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHR 270 is a commemorative resolution recognizing Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton's service, which aligns with the 'recognition' aspect of the Veterans topic.75% confidence
Monica Blasdel (R) Tex Fischer (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 552: Regards Medicaid reimbursement for hospice providers

HB 552 amends section 5164.16 of the Revised Code to change how Ohio reimburses hospice providers through Medicaid. This bill directly affects hospice care organizations that serve Medicaid patients by altering their payment structure. The key provision modifies the reimbursement methodology, though the abstract does not specify exact changes like rate adjustments or eligibility shifts. The bill aims to update the existing Medicaid payment system for hospice services without detailing the precise modifications.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill updates Medicaid reimbursement for hospice providers, directly affecting healthcare services. Updating a system generally aims to maintain or improve its functioning.80% confidence
Justin Pizzulli (R) Crystal Lett (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 559: Allow for the waiver of peace officer refresher training

HB 559 allows peace officers (such as police and sheriff's deputies) to skip mandatory refresher training under specific circumstances, declared as an emergency. The bill's key provision is creating a process for state authorities to grant waivers, bypassing standard training requirements. This directly affects active peace officers who would otherwise need to complete annual training. The emergency declaration suggests urgency, likely related to staffing shortages or crisis response needs, though the abstract doesn't detail specific waiver conditions. (1-2 sentences as it's a procedural bill.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBy allowing the waiver of mandatory training, the bill would reduce government expenditures associated with peace officer training programs, impacting state budgets and fiscal management.75% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill allows peace officers to skip mandatory refresher training, potentially weakening professional standards and oversight within law enforcement.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentHB 559 allows peace officers to skip mandatory refresher training, which limits an established employment standard and could weaken a safety-related requirement for these workers.80% confidence
Josh Williams (R)
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