To amend sections 109.95 and 3501.05 and to enact section 3501.055 of the Revised Code to establish the Election Integrity Unit in the Office of the Secretary of State and to modify the law governing the prosecution of Election Law violations.
To amend sections 1731.04, 1751.01, 1751.06, 1751.12, 1751.18, 1751.58, 1751.69, 3902.50, 3922.01, 3923.57, 3923.571, 3923.85, 3924.01, 3924.02, 3924.03, 3924.033, 3924.51, and 4125.041 and to enact sections 3902.55, 3902.56, 3902.57, and 3902.58 of the Revised Code regarding health insurance premiums and benefits and to name this act the Fair Access to Medical Insurance for Local Youth and Families (FAMILY) Act.
This bill (HR 239) is a symbolic resolution honoring Beau Hesler, a high school athlete, for winning the 2025 OHSAA Division III State Track and Field Championship. It directly recognizes his athletic achievement without creating any new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the legislative body, with no concrete policy changes or impacts beyond the ceremonial recognition. As a commemorative measure, it does not affect any specific programs, regulations, or individuals beyond the named honoree.
SB 182 designates a specific portion of State Route 10 in Cleveland as "John E. Gallagher Way." This ceremonial bill renames a section of highway to honor John E. Gallagher, with no direct impact on policy, funding, or affected individuals. It involves only a physical signage change on the road and does not alter transportation laws or regulations. The bill is purely commemorative and procedural.
Based on the provided information, HB 424 aims to modify section 145.295 of the Revised Code. This section pertains to the transfer or purchase of certain retirement service credit for individuals within the retirement system. The abstract indicates an amendment to the existing rules governing these specific transactions. However, the provided context does not detail the specific changes or new provisions introduced by the bill.
To amend sections 4511.01, 4511.042, 4511.213, 4511.45, 4513.17, and 4513.21 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing dedicated organ recovery vehicles.
HB 408 would amend Ohio law to restrict the locations where a person is not required to retreat before using force in self-defense. Currently, the law allows "no duty to retreat" in certain places like a person's home, but this bill would limit those locations, requiring retreat in more settings such as public areas or businesses. It specifically updates sections 2307.601, 2901.05, and 2901.09 of the Revised Code to narrow the circumstances where the duty to retreat does not apply. This change directly affects individuals involved in self-defense situations, particularly in non-residential settings like stores or parks.
HB 407 designates a specific section of U.S. Route 68 in Clinton County as the "Daniel Smith Memorial Highway" to honor Daniel Smith. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents, state operations, or legislation. It follows standard practice for memorializing individuals through highway designations.
To amend section 4561.50 and to enact section 4561.54 of the Revised Code to prohibit trespass and types of unauthorized recording with an unmanned aerial vehicle system.
This bill establishes the Student Choice Grant Program by creating a new section (3333.27) in Ohio's Revised Code and includes funding through an appropriation. It directly affects eligible students in Ohio by providing financial assistance for educational expenses, though the abstract does not specify qualifying criteria or program administration details. The key mechanism is the creation of a state-funded grant program, but the provided context lacks specifics on eligibility, funding amounts, or distribution processes. No further details about who qualifies or how grants would operate are included in the abstract.
To amend sections 505.37, 505.48, 505.481, 3311.21, 3311.50, 3318.05, 3318.052, 3318.08, 3318.18, 3318.44, 3354.12, 3358.11, 5705.03, 5705.19, 5705.191, 5705.192, 5705.198, 5705.199, 5705.21, 5705.212, 5705.213, 5705.215, 5705.217, 5705.218, 5705.219, 5705.2111, 5705.2114, 5705.222, 5705.23, 5705.233, 5705.25, 5705.251, 5748.02, 5748.03, 5748.04, and 5748.09; to enact section 5705.171; and to repeal section 5705.261 of the Revised Code to disallow and, by 2030, eliminate property taxes levied for a continuing period of time and to name this act The Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy – Act One: Discontinuing the Continuum.
Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to limit property taxes, whether voted or unvoted, to one and one-quarter per cent or, for certain owner-occupied homes, one per cent of real property's true value.
