SB 97 increases penalties for drivers who fail to yield to funeral processions in Ohio. It requires funeral processions to have vehicles with headlights on and visible purple/white or orange/white pennants, and mandates that all drivers must yield to these processions. The bill doubles the standard fine for violations, with penalties escalating to a misdemeanor for repeat offenses within one year. This change specifically affects drivers who do not yield, not the processions themselves, and only modifies existing traffic fines without altering procession rules.
To enact section 123.14 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Administrative Services to conduct a biennial comprehensive study of the state's real property holdings.
To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.
To amend sections 5733.40, 5747.01, and 5747.05 of the Revised Code to allow taxpayers to deduct in a single year the full bonus depreciation and enhanced expensing allowances the taxpayer deducts for federal income tax purposes.
To enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 34), not a policy bill. It formally honors Regan Burke-Onda for her service as a Senate staff member, specifically recognizing her roles as a legislative aide, senior legislative aide, and executive assistant to Senate leadership. The resolution commends her contributions to the Ohio Senate's efficiency and effectiveness but does not create any new laws or affect public policy. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding requirements or financial impact.
This ceremonial resolution honors Marcus Benjamin, a former Ohio Senate staff member, for his dedicated service spanning roles including legislative assistant, policy advisor, and deputy policy director. It formally recognizes his professionalism and contributions to the legislative process during his tenure. The resolution serves as a symbolic commendation with no policy changes, legal effect, or direct impact on citizens or legislation.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 32), not a policy bill. It formally honors Amberly Szczerbiak, a Miami University student and Fayette County resident, for being named the 2025 Ohio Fairs' Queen. The resolution recognizes her community service with the FFA, humane society, and youth organizations, and her role as an ambassador for Ohio. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.
This resolution (SR 30) honors the Ironton High School football team for winning the 2024 Division V State Championship. It consists of ceremonial language praising the team's achievement, dedication, and community support, and formally congratulates them as "outstanding Ohioans." The Senate resolves to send a certified copy of the resolution to the team. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 31) honoring Trevon Pendleton, head football coach at Ironton High School, for being named the 2024 All-Ohio Division V Football Coach of the Year by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The resolution recognizes his leadership in guiding his team to a Division V State Championship and his positive impact on student-athletes' development. It contains no policy changes or funding, serving only as a symbolic tribute from the Ohio Senate to acknowledge his coaching achievements. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025.
SR 35 is a Senate resolution (not a law) honoring David Reedy for his service to the Ohio Senate. It commends him for his "distinguished tenure" as a legislative assistant, advisor, and deputy finance director, recognizing his dedication to the legislative process. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 11, 2025, is purely ceremonial and does not create new policies or affect any laws or individuals. It serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Senate to Reedy for his contributions to the state.
HB 35 would name a specific segment of State Route 125 in Scioto County as the "Al Oliver Highway." It designates the road between Rocky Fork Road and U.S. Route 52 as the official name, with the director of transportation authorized to install markers. This bill directly affects the area by changing the official designation of that highway portion. As a naming resolution, it involves no policy changes or financial impacts.
