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passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 42: Honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team on winning a 2025 OASSA State Championship.

This bill is a non-binding resolution honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA State Championship in their division. It formally recognizes the team's achievement and dedication through a resolution adopted by Ohio's House of Representatives. The only concrete action is directing the House Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to the cheer team. It directly affects the team and school as a ceremonial acknowledgment, with no policy changes or financial impact.
Jeff LaRe (R)
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 41: Honoring Ella Borstelman on winning the 2025 Division II State Diving Championship.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Ella Borstelman, a Napoleon High School diver, for winning the 2025 Ohio Division II State Diving Championship. It formally commends her achievement and dedication to the sport, recognizing her as a standout athlete who contributed to her team. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives, directs the Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to Ella Borstelman. It does not create any new laws or affect policy, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Jim Hoops (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 175: Designate the Heartland Highway

HB 175 designates a 120-mile stretch of U.S. Route 24 in Ohio as the "Heartland Highway." This specifically covers the route between the Indiana and Michigan borders, passing through Paulding, Defiance, Henry, and Lucas counties. The bill requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to install markers along this highway segment with the new name. It has no funding, regulatory, or programmatic changes - it is solely a naming designation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a highway segment and requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to install markers, a minor administrative action related to transportation infrastructure.55% confidence
Jim Hoops (R) Roy Klopfenstein (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 154: Require school district approval-certain property tax exemptions

HB 154 requires school districts to approve property tax exemptions for new residential construction or remodeling in designated "community reinvestment areas" before they can be granted. Property owners seeking these exemptions must submit applications to a housing officer, who then forwards them to the local school board for approval within 45 days. The bill ensures school districts have a formal role in approving exemptions for residential properties, though it includes an alternative where owners can pay school districts 25% of estimated tax savings instead of seeking approval. This directly affects homeowners and developers in areas designated for community reinvestment, changing how tax exemption approvals are processed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill empowers school districts to approve property tax exemptions, giving them a formal role in fiscal management and protecting their tax base.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 154 gives school districts a formal role in approving property tax exemptions, allowing them to protect their local funding base.88% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill regulates property tax exemptions for new residential construction in 'community reinvestment areas,' a mechanism designed to incentivize and advance housing development.75% confidence
David Thomas (R) Chris Glassburn (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 156: Authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.068, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes, which provides tax relief, aligning with indicators for 'support' for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a property tax freeze for owner-occupied homes, directly supporting housing affordability by stabilizing costs for homeowners.95% confidence
Dani Isaacsohn (D) Thomas Hall (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 169: Designate International Women's Day in Ohio

HB 169 would officially designate March 8 as International Women's Day in Ohio by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code. This is a symbolic recognition measure with no direct policy changes or impact on specific groups. The bill creates a formal state acknowledgment of the day but does not alter existing laws or funding. It is a procedural resolution, not a substantive policy change.
Anita Somani (D) Munira Abdullahi (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SR 51: Reaffirm Ukraine's sovereignty; support the people of Ukraine

This symbolic resolution (SR 51) condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and affirms Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the third anniversary of the invasion. It directs the Ohio Senate to express support for Ukraine's people through prayer and resolution, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution is non-binding and will be transmitted to Ohio's congressional delegation and media. It directly reflects Ohio's official stance but does not impose concrete policy changes or affect specific individuals or groups.
Nickie Antonio (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 53: Honoring the Pickerington High School North cheer team as a 2025 OASSA Division 1 State Champion.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) honoring the Pickerington High School North cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA Division 1 State Championship in the non-building game day category. The Ohio House of Representatives formally congratulates the team, coaches, and supporters through this resolution, recognizing their achievement and dedication. It includes a commitment to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to the cheer team. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policy or constituents.
Jeff LaRe (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 172: Prohibit mental health service to minors without parental consent

To amend sections 2151.461, 3129.03, 3313.473, 3798.07, and 3798.12 and to repeal section 5122.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of mental health services to minors without parental consent.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareHB 172 prohibits mental health services for minors without parental consent, which limits patient access to care for this demographic.95% confidence
Johnathan Newman (R) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SR 61: Honoring Makennah Craft as a 2025 State Wrestling Champion.

This bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Makennah Craft, a senior wrestler from Jackson High School, for winning her fourth consecutive Ohio state wrestling championship in the 145-pound weight class. The resolution commends her athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and leadership, and directs the Senate Clerk to send her a formal copy of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects only Makennah Craft and her recognition by the Ohio Senate.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school student's athletic achievement, implicitly celebrating success and positive outcomes within the K-12 education system.65% confidence
Shane Wilkin (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SR 58: Honoring Edward Kessen on placing first at the 2025 Division III State Wrestling Championship.

This Senate Resolution (SR 58) honors Edward Kessen, a high school wrestler from Delphos St. John High School, for winning the 2025 Division III State Wrestling Championship - the first state title in his school's history. The resolution formally congratulates him for his athletic achievement, discipline, and sportsmanship, highlighting his role as a role model. It has no policy impact; the Senate simply expresses its praise and will send Kessen a certified copy of the resolution. The measure was adopted on March 18, 2025.
Rob McColley (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SR 56: Honoring Hayden Hollingsworth on securing a 2025 Division I State Swim Championship title.

This Senate Resolution (SR 56) honors Hayden Hollingsworth, a senior swimmer at Upper Arlington High School, for winning the 2025 Division I State Swim Championship title in her event (with a time of 22.75, marking her third consecutive state title). The resolution recognizes her athletic achievements, dedication through rigorous training, and exemplary sportsmanship as a team member. It was adopted by the Ohio Senate on March 18, 2025, as a formal expression of commendation.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBy honoring a high school student's athletic achievement, the resolution indirectly values the role of K-12 schools and their programs within the educational system.60% confidence
Bill DeMora (D)
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