SB 26 creates the Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (JLEOC) to evaluate Ohio's training standards and programs for all peace officers. The committee, composed of six bipartisan members (three from the Senate and three from the House), will review existing training requirements, recommend improvements to statutes or rules, and assess related legislation. JLEOC may subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and employ technical staff to assist its work. This bill directly affects peace officer training oversight by establishing a formal legislative body to monitor and evaluate current standards.
This resolution (SR 15) formally elects Jane M. Timken to fill a vacant seat in Ohio's Senate for the 29th District. Adopted by Republican Senate members on January 29, 2025, it follows Ohio's constitutional process for filling vacancies by election among senators of the same party. The resolution certifies Timken's appointment as a qualified Republican senator to serve the remainder of the term left vacant by Kirk Schuring's departure. This is a procedural action to complete the Senate membership, not a policy change.
To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.
SB 41 designates January 22 as the "Day of Tears" to commemorate the anniversary of a Supreme Court ruling regarding abortion, as described in the bill. The measure encourages Ohio residents to lower state flags to half-staff on this day to observe the occasion. This is a commemorative resolution with no new legal requirements or direct policy changes.
To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.011, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, and 1357.08 and to repeal section 1349.55 of the Revised Code to revise and supplement state regulations concerning non-recourse litigation funding agreements.
To delegate to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives authority to designate groups of members to prepare arguments for and against amendments to the Ohio Constitution proposed by the General Assembly; a person or persons to prepare an argument for any law, section, or item submitted to the electors by referendum petition; and a person or persons to prepare an argument against any constitutional amendment or law proposed by initiative petition.
To amend sections 4713.50, 4713.51, and 4713.64 of the Revised Code to prohibit the provision of sun lamp tanning services to individuals under age 16.
To amend section 2307.70 and to enact section 309.081 of the Revised Code regarding civil actions by persons who suffer injury or loss due to vandalism or riot activity.
To amend section 715.72 of the Revised Code to allow two or more municipalities to create a joint economic development district without involving a township.
This bill revises Ohio's Alcohol Franchise Law by clarifying key definitions in the law. It specifically excludes small breweries producing under 250,000 barrels annually from the definition of "manufacturer," directly affecting small craft brewers. The bill also defines "franchise" as contracts between manufacturers and distributors, adds a "good faith" duty requiring fair dealings (excluding persuasion as coercion), and clarifies "sales area" boundaries for retailers. These changes aim to streamline franchise relationships and reduce disputes between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The bill is currently in committee after introduction on January 22, 2025.
To amend sections 9.16, 113.40, and 2981.12 and to enact sections 135.146 and 5703.83 of the Revised Code to authorize investment of state funds in bitcoin, to require state entities to accept payment in cryptocurrency, and to name this act the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act.
This bill (SR 20) authorizes the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government program to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms for its High School State Assemblies on specific dates in 2025 (January 30-31 and March 20-21). It directly affects high school students participating in the program, providing them hands-on experience in state legislative facilities. The resolution permits this use contingent on facility availability, aiming to help students understand government operations and legislation processes through real-world exposure. The bill does not create new policy but facilitates educational access to state government spaces.
