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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 45: Prohibit certain firearm transfers without a background check

To amend section 2923.11 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to prohibit a federally licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm unless the transferee passes a background check.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for firearm transfers, aiming to prevent crime and enhance public safety.90% confidence
Rachel Baker (D) Cecil Thomas (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 27: Honoring The Ohio State University spirit team as the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Champion.

HR 27 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Ohio House of Representatives to honor The Ohio State University spirit team for winning the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in the Division IA spirit-game day category. The resolution commends the team's "outstanding collective effort," dedication, and championship performance, expressing appreciation for their "power, poise, and precision." It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies - its sole purpose is to formally recognize the team's achievement through a written tribute. The resolution was adopted on February 5, 2025, and directs the House Clerk to send a copy to the team.
Allison Russo (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 40: Increase disabled veteran enhanced homestead exemption

HB 40 increases the homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Ohio. It raises the exemption value from $25,000 to $100,000 for veterans with income under $125,000 (adjusted annually), and to $50,000 for those over $125,000. The bill also expands the exemption to surviving spouses of disabled veterans (and public service officers killed in duty) who meet income limits, with annual adjustments tied to the GDP deflator. This change replaces existing exemptions under related tax sections and applies to only one homestead per eligible person.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 40 provides tax relief by increasing property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their housing costs and making homeownership more affordable for this group.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, expanding their benefits.95% confidence
Tracy Richardson (R) Mike Dovilla (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 33: Require insurance coverage for certain prostate cancer screening

To enact section 3902.66 of the Revised Code to require health insurers to cover preventive screenings for certain men at high-risk for developing prostate cancer.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 33 requires health insurers to cover preventive screenings for prostate cancer, directly expanding health coverage and access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires health insurers to cover specific preventive screenings, which expands health benefits often provided as part of employment.75% confidence
Mark Johnson (R) Dontavius Jarrells (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 39: Allow state income tax deduction for overtime wages

HB 39 would amend Ohio's tax code (section 5747.01) to allow taxpayers to deduct overtime wages from their state taxable income, similar to regular wages. This change would directly affect Ohio residents who earn overtime pay, such as hourly workers, by reducing their taxable income for state income tax purposes. The bill modifies existing tax provisions to explicitly include overtime wages under the deduction for "wages and salaries" previously only applied to base pay. It does not change tax rates or create new credits, but expands the scope of deductible income under current Ohio tax law. The bill is currently pending in committee after introduction on February 3, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 39 provides state income tax relief by allowing deductions for overtime wages, directly aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 39 allows a state income tax deduction for overtime wages, directly benefiting workers by reducing their tax burden and effectively increasing their net income from labor.90% confidence
Tex Fischer (R) Nick Santucci (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HJR 1: CA: Establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish

HJR 1 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Ohio's state constitution that establishes a fundamental right for residents to hunt and fish using traditional methods. This right would be subject only to laws and rules enacted by the Ohio General Assembly for wildlife conservation, management, and preserving hunting/fishing opportunities. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election and would not override existing trespass or property laws. If passed, it would make hunting and fishing a constitutionally protected activity and the preferred method for managing wildlife in Ohio.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill establishes a right to hunt/fish subject to laws for wildlife conservation & management, ensuring environmental protection within this activity.90% confidence
Ron Ferguson (R) Nick Santucci (R) · 24 co-sponsors
passed both · Ohio · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SCR 4: Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics

To adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics for the members and employees of both chambers of the 136th General Assembly, employees of any legislative agency, and candidates for the 137th General Assembly.
Bill Reineke (R) · 39 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 26: Honoring The Ohio State University dance team as the 2025 UCA & UDA College National Division IA Jazz Champion.

This resolution honors The Ohio State University dance team for winning the 2025 UCA & UDA College National Division IA Jazz Championship. It directly recognizes the team, their coach Melissa McGhee, and their second consecutive national title. The resolution formally congratulates them through a House of Representatives resolution, with a copy sent to the team by the House Clerk. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply provides formal recognition of their athletic achievement.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally recognizes and honors a university dance team's achievement, which positively acknowledges a student program within a higher education institution.65% confidence
Allison Russo (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 26: Enact Protecting Ohio Communities Act

To amend sections 9.63, 4501.06, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.631, 9.632, 9.633, and 5747.504 of the Revised Code to require state and local authorities to cooperate with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws, to prescribe funding reductions for noncompliance, to name this act the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, and to declare an emergency.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates state/local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, expanding their duties and the scope of criminal justice involvement, aligning with 'expands criminalization'.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prescribes funding reductions for state and local authorities that do not cooperate with immigration laws, which could impact entities providing Health and Human Services.65% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill mandates state and local authorities cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and imposes funding reductions for noncompliance, which restricts and increases enforcement related to immigration.95% confidence
Tex Fischer (R) Josh Williams (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 34: Increase the state minimum wage

HB 34 proposes to increase Ohio's state minimum wage in phases, starting at $15.50 per hour in 2025 and rising to $16.50 per hour by 2027. It requires annual adjustments based on inflation after 2027 and mandates employers to post current wage rates in visible locations. The bill covers most Ohio workers, excluding specific categories like certain independent contractors in transportation (e.g., owner-operators of vehicles) and volunteers. It also clarifies definitions of "employee" and "employer" to align with federal standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill is currently pending committee review after its introduction on February 3, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLikely increases state tax revenue (income and sales) from higher wages and consumer spending, indirectly strengthening the state budget and potentially funding essential programs.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 34 increases the minimum wage, which enhances the financial capacity of low-income workers to afford housing, thereby supporting affordable housing.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 34 proposes to increase the state minimum wage in phases and mandates annual adjustments based on inflation, directly advancing worker wages.95% confidence
Dontavius Jarrells (D) Ismail Mohamed (D) · 25 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 24: Relative to travel allowance.

This is a procedural resolution (not substantive legislation) that authorizes travel reimbursements for specific House members. It directs the Chief Administrative Officer to pay travel allowances based on round-trip mileage from each member's residence to the state capital for 66 named representatives. The bill does not create new policy or affect the public; it simply implements existing reimbursement rules for these individual legislators. It was adopted on February 5, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHR 24 authorizes and directs the payment of travel allowances for House members, directly involving government spending and fiscal management from the state budget.85% confidence
Matt Huffman (R)
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