Ohio Bills

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SCR 9: Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment

This Ohio Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize mental health care for military personnel and veterans suffering from PTSD and other service-related stress disorders. The bill calls for prompt and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing that only qualified medical professionals should approve such care. It also requests that the government fully implement recommendations to consider mental health conditions before separating service members for misconduct and advocates for correcting discharge records for those separated due to mental health issues. Additionally, the resolution states that a veteran's civilian income should not affect their eligibility for healthcare benefits.

Tim Schaffer (R) · 30 co-sponsors

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 410: Honoring the Grandview Heights Fire Department on its Centennial.

This Senate Resolution honors the Grandview Heights Fire Department on its 100th anniversary by formally acknowledging their century of service to the community. The bill praises the department's firefighters and paramedics for their courage, dedication, and contributions to public safety over the past century. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the fire department as a gesture of appreciation. This measure is a commemorative tribute and does not alter any laws or policies.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 155: Express support for consumer choice in automotive marketplace

This Senate Resolution expresses support for consumer choice in Ohio's automotive market by opposing government mandates that would require the transition to all-electric vehicles. The bill argues that such mandates would harm consumers by limiting affordable options, threaten jobs in the internal combustion engine sector, and strain the state's electricity infrastructure. It urges the Biden Administration to ensure federal regulations do not directly or indirectly force the purchase of electric vehicles. The resolution is a symbolic statement of principle rather than a law that creates new rules or penalties.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 411: Honoring St. Joseph Warren Hospital on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

This Senate Resolution honors St. Joseph Warren Hospital on its 100th anniversary by formally recognizing its leadership and contributions to healthcare in Ohio. The bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it serves as a commemorative gesture to commend the hospital's staff and administrators for their century of service. Upon passage, the Senate Clerk will send an official copy of the resolution to the hospital to acknowledge the milestone.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 413: Honoring Dr. David Keseg as the recipient of the Jack B. Liberator Lifetime Achievement Award.

This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Dr. David Keseg with the Jack B. Liberator Lifetime Achievement Award. It recognizes his thirty-two years of service as medical director for the Columbus Division of Fire, where he helped establish the department as a leader in emergency medical services. The resolution commends his contributions to pre-hospital emergency care and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the document to Dr. Keseg.

passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 26, 2024

SR 412: Honoring the Grandview Heights Public Library on its Centennial.

This Senate Resolution honors the Grandview Heights Public Library as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. The bill formally acknowledges the library's century of growth, its role as a community resource, and the contributions of its staff and volunteers. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the library to commemorate the occasion.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 178: Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act

This bill enacts the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit public schools from discriminating against individuals based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. The legislation directly affects students, educators, and school administrators by establishing clear legal protections against hair-based discrimination within the public education system. Key provisions require schools to adopt policies that ensure equal treatment regardless of hair type, thereby addressing a specific form of bias that can impact student participation and well-being. By codifying these protections into state law, the bill aims to create a more inclusive environment for all students in public schools.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 380: Designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway

HB 380 designates specific highways and bridges across multiple Ohio counties with memorial names to honor individuals who served in law enforcement, the military, or firefighting. The bill authorizes the state director of transportation to install official markers along these roads and bridges to display the new names. Directly affected parties include the general public traveling on these routes and the families of the honored individuals, while the Ohio Department of Transportation is responsible for implementing the signage. This legislation does not alter traffic laws, funding, or road maintenance responsibilities but serves primarily as a commemorative measure.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 378: Permit homestead exemption-surviving spouses of service members

HB 378 expands the definition of a qualifying homestead to include surviving spouses of service members who were killed in the line of duty, allowing them to receive a full property tax exemption. The bill specifically defines "killed in the line of duty" to cover deaths from injuries sustained during service, including heart attacks or illnesses caused by service-related stress. To be eligible, the surviving spouse must occupy the home and acquire ownership after the service member's death, provided the deceased was not discharged under dishonorable conditions. This legislation aims to provide financial relief to families of fallen service members by reducing their real estate tax burdens.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 327: Require certain contractors and employers to use E-verify

This bill requires state agencies, political subdivisions, and nonresidential construction contractors to use the E-Verify system to confirm the identity and legal work eligibility of their employees. It applies to public contractors and subcontractors working on construction or maintenance projects, as well as private employers with 75 or more workers and nonresidential construction companies. While the law mandates verification for all new hires and assigned workers, it allows for a waiver if an employee's status was previously confirmed by the same employer. Contracts that do not include these verification provisions are considered void, and agencies found in violation face a fine of five thousand dollars per incident.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HB 164: Establish Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

HB 164 establishes a Foster-to-College Scholarship Program in Ohio to provide financial aid to students who entered foster care or noncertified kinship care after their thirteenth birthday. The bill also requires the Department of Education to hire a full-time school foster care liaison to help keep these students in their original schools or ensure a smooth transition to a new school when necessary. The scholarship covers the remaining cost of attendance at a college or university after subtracting all other federal, state, and private financial aid the student receives. Private colleges may choose not to participate in the program, and the funds are paid directly to the educational institution where the student is enrolled.

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2024

HR 521: Honoring the Flying Pig Marathon on being named the 2024 Best Marathon in America.

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati as the 2024 Best Marathon in America, an award given by USA Today. It directly affects the marathon organizers, volunteers, and participants by offering official commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives. The text highlights the event's positive economic impact on the region and its support for over 300 charities, noting the strong community spirit behind the race. No new laws or funding are created; the measure simply celebrates the marathon's achievements and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the event organizers.

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