This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Urbana, Ohio, for its 200th anniversary. It honors the church's two-century history of providing spiritual guidance and community support while acknowledging its leadership and growth over time. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to the church as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill formally recognizes Andrew Janson, a junior at Carroll High School, as a 2024 Division II State Champion in track and field. The resolution commends his first-place finish in the relay event and highlights his demonstrated sportsmanship, talent, and leadership. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Janson as a gesture of appreciation for his athletic achievements.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates Izzy Zahn, a junior athlete from Coldwater High School, for winning three Division III State Track and Field championships in 2024. The measure highlights her specific achievements in the long jump and other events while praising the discipline and sportsmanship she has demonstrated. It directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Zahn as a gesture of recognition for her accomplishments.
This Ohio legislative resolution honors comedian Dave Chappelle for winning a Grammy Award in the best comedy album category. The bill formally recognizes his artistic achievements and describes him as an exemplary citizen of the state. It directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Chappelle as a gesture of commendation.
This bill designates a specific stretch of Refugee Road in Fairfield County as the "Cpl. David A. Johnston Memorial Highway" to honor Corporal David A. Johnston. The affected roadway runs between State Route 256 and Pickerington Road Northwest, and the state transportation director is authorized to install signs marking the new name. This change is purely commemorative and does not alter traffic rules, funding, or any other operational aspects of the road.
This bill designates a specific stretch of United States Route 33 in Fairfield County as the "Lance Corporal James F. Kimple Memorial Highway" to honor Lance Corporal James F. Kimple. The legislation officially changes the name of the road segment located between Coonpath Road Northwest and Pickerington Road Northwest. It also authorizes the director of transportation to install signs along the highway to display the new memorial name.
This bill elects Al Cutrona to fill the Senate vacancy in Ohio's 33rd District left open by Michael A. Rulli's resignation. The resolution authorizes Republican Senate members to select Cutrona, who meets the state's constitutional requirements for the role. Upon adoption, the Senate Clerk will officially certify the vote and send the results to the Secretary of State to complete the process.
This bill is a state-level resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposed rules on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The measure asks Congress to pass legislation preventing these regulations from taking effect, citing concerns that they rely on unproven technologies and unrealistic timelines that could harm energy reliability and economic stability. By transmitting copies of the resolution to federal officials and the media, the Ohio delegation seeks to formally express its opposition to the EPA's regulatory authority in this area.
This bill elects Tex Fischer to fill the vacancy in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 58th District left by the resignation of Alessandro B. Cutrona. It applies the state's rule allowing Republican members to choose a replacement from their own party to serve the remainder of the term. The measure is effective immediately and requires the House Clerk to certify the vote to the Secretary of State.
This Senate Resolution honors the Heath High School baseball team for winning the Division III State Championship. It formally commends the players and their coach, Tom Warren, for their athletic success and sportsmanship. The bill directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of recognition.
This bill requires hospitals in the state to publish a list of standard charges for services that patients can schedule in advance, known as shoppable services. Hospitals must make this list available in a machine-readable format and update it to include at least 400 services within two years, increasing to 500 services within four years. The legislation also restricts hospitals from selling or using personal data collected from their online price tools for targeted advertising. Additionally, the state health director is tasked with monitoring compliance and maintaining a public list of hospitals that fail to meet these new requirements.
SB 117 establishes two new academic entities at Ohio State University and the University of Toledo to focus on American constitutional thought, civics, and leadership. The bill creates the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State and the Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership at the University of Toledo, both of which will offer specific courses, develop degree programs, and host events related to free speech and civil discourse. These new units are designed to recruit faculty with diverse intellectual backgrounds, appoint directors with tenure protections, and operate with a dedicated academic council to oversee hiring and curriculum development. The legislation also includes funding to support the creation of these centers and their initial operations within the respective universities.
