HB 351 creates a 14-member Ohio Task Force on Gun Violence to study the issue and develop recommendations. The Task Force includes the Governor, Attorney General, health and youth agency directors, judicial leaders, legislative members, and community advocates. It will examine gun violence prevalence, evidence-based prevention programs, community revitalization, criminal justice approaches, and health factors affecting victims. The Task Force must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year of the bill's effective date, after which it will dissolve. This is a procedural measure focused on research and policy analysis, not direct legislative action.
To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.
SB 95 designates a specific segment of Interstate 71 in Columbus as the "Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial Highway." This bill directly affects the highway signage and official records for that portion of I-71. It does not change any laws or policies; it solely provides a commemorative name for the highway in honor of Chief James G. Jackson. The bill is procedural and focuses on recognition, not substantive policy change.
This bill (HR 159) is a procedural resolution adopted on June 18, 2025, that authorizes the House of Representatives' Chief Administrative Officer to pay travel reimbursement to state representatives based on round-trip mileage from their residence to the state capital, using the most direct highway route. It specifically names Representative Ty Moore as the first recipient under this reimbursement structure. The bill does not create new policy or affect the public; it only establishes a payment method for existing legislative travel expenses. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects House members' reimbursement for official travel.
This bill (HR 161) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Village of Millersburg for achieving its 200th anniversary (bicentennial). It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution simply expresses the House's recognition and appreciation for the village's historical significance and community contributions. As a purely symbolic measure, it has no direct impact on constituents or legislative action beyond the formal acknowledgment.
HR 162 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Nathan Bright for winning the 2025 Division I State track and field championship. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations. The bill solely serves to formally recognize Bright's athletic achievement through a legislative expression of commendation. This type of resolution affects no individuals or entities beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of the athlete.
HR 149 is a procedural resolution honoring Owen Scott for winning the 2025 Division II State Track and Field Championship. It formally recognizes his athletic achievement through a symbolic gesture, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The bill directly affects Owen Scott by publicly acknowledging his championship victory. This is a commemorative resolution with no substantive policy changes.
HB 363 designates a specific week annually as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Ohio through a statutory update in the Revised Code. This formal recognition aims to increase public awareness about eating disorders among Ohio residents during that designated period. The bill does not create new programs or funding but establishes a recurring annual observance to highlight the issue. It directly affects Ohio residents by formally acknowledging the importance of eating disorder awareness through state-level recognition.
This resolution formally honors Grant Harrison for winning the 2025 Division II State Track and Field Championship. It directly recognizes Harrison's athletic achievement without creating new policies or affecting any programs. The bill serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislative body, with no financial, regulatory, or operational impact. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws or allocate resources.
To amend sections 2919.25, 2923.13, and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of domestic violence to include a person with whom the offender is in a dating relationship and to expand the offense of weapons under disability to include a person subject to a domestic violence protection order and a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
To amend sections 1317.05, 3905.426, 4501.01, 4503.21, 4505.08, 4509.06, 4509.70, 4513.071, 4513.38, and 4513.41 and to enact sections 1310.251, 4503.183, 4503.211, and 4505.072 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing ancillary product protection contracts, vehicle value protection agreements, replica and rental motor vehicles, and uninsured drivers.
This resolution honors Hunter Spangler for winning the 2025 Division III State Track and Field Championship. It is a ceremonial measure recognizing an individual athlete's achievement, with no direct impact on policy, funding, or regulations. The bill does not create new requirements or affect any specific group beyond this formal acknowledgment.
