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passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 8, 2025

SR 3: Honoring Michelle Huang on winning a silver medal at the 2024 Pan American Kung Fu Championships.

This resolution formally recognizes Michelle Huang, a student at Olentangy Liberty High School, for winning a silver medal in the Broadsword event at the 2024 Pan American Kung Fu Championships. It honors her athletic achievement, dedication, and role as Ohio's first female kung fu team member. The Senate adopts this ceremonial resolution to commend her performance and wishes her success in future endeavors. No policy changes or obligations are created; it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Andrew Brenner (R)
passed both · Ohio · House Jan 8, 2025

HCR 2: Relative to the appointment of a joint committee to attend the inauguration of the President of the United States

HCR 2 appoints a joint committee from the state legislature to attend the U.S. presidential inauguration on January 20. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or alter policies but formally authorizes the committee's attendance at the national event. This resolution is specific to the state's representation at the inauguration, with no direct impact on legislation or constituents.
Gayle Manning (R)
passed both · Ohio · House Jan 8, 2025

HCR 1: Relative to a committee to wait upon the Governor to let him know the 136th General Assembly is in session.

This is a procedural House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 1) that establishes a formal tradition for the start of the 136th General Assembly. It directs the appointment of a committee to personally visit the Governor and formally notify him that both legislative houses are now in session. The bill does not create new laws, affect any specific group, or change policy - it solely follows a standard ceremonial step. The resolution was adopted on January 6 and 8, 2025, to mark the assembly's convening. As a procedural measure, it has no substantive policy impact.
Matt Huffman (R) Allison Russo (D)
passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 6, 2025

SR 2: Relative to mileage reimbursement.

This is a procedural Senate Resolution (SR 2) authorizing the Senate Clerk to reimburse specific senators for mileage expenses incurred during official travel. It directly affects the named senators listed in the bill text (e.g., Nickie J. Antonio, Willis E. Blackshear Jr., and others), covering their round-trip mileage costs as documented. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes payment for previously incurred travel expenses under existing reimbursement rules. It was adopted on January 6, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSR 2 authorizes reimbursement for senators' official travel expenses, directly involving government spending and fiscal management within the state budget.95% confidence
Bill Reineke (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 5: To provide for the offering of the pledge of allegiance to the flag by the members of the House of Representatives at the opening session of each week.

HR 5 requires all members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recite the standard Pledge of Allegiance ("I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all") at the start of each weekly session. This applies directly to every House member during the opening of every legislative week. The bill establishes a routine procedural requirement for House sessions without altering substantive laws or policies. It was adopted by the House on January 6, 2025.
Gayle Manning (R)
passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 4: Relative to employment and compensation of employees of the House of Representatives preparatory to and during House organization.

HR 4 (adopted January 6, 2025) is a procedural bill authorizing the House of Representatives to continue paying employees their previous salaries during the transition period before the 136th General Assembly convenes. It specifically ensures staff employed preparatory to House organization receive compensation at the same rate they were paid during the prior session. The bill directly affects House employees involved in pre-session preparations and relates to the election process for the Clerk of the House. It does not change substantive law but addresses administrative staffing and compensation continuity.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes and ensures the payment of salaries for House employees, which constitutes government spending and an appropriation, directly funding an essential government function.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHR 4 ensures continued compensation at prior rates for House employees during a transition, directly protecting their wages and employment stability.95% confidence
Gayle Manning (R)
passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 7: Relative to certain letters to be signed by the Speaker of the House on behalf of the House and sent to persons or groups in lieu of any resolutions on the subject.

HR 7 allows the Speaker of the House to sign letters of recognition (such as commendations, congratulations, or condolences) on behalf of the House and send them directly to individuals or organizations, instead of passing formal resolutions. This applies when a request is submitted to the Speaker, who decides at their discretion whether to issue such a letter. The bill affects anyone or any group that requests recognition from the House, streamlining the process for informal acknowledgments. It does not change substantive policy but modifies how the House formally acknowledges external parties.
Gayle Manning (R)
passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 2: Relative to the election of the assistant minority leader, the minority whip, and the assistant minority whip for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio.

This bill (HR 2) is a procedural resolution confirming the election of leadership positions for the Ohio House minority caucus in the 136th General Assembly. It formally elects C. Allison Russo as minority leader, Dontavius L. Jarrells as assistant minority leader, Dani Isaacsohn as minority whip, and Michele Grim as assistant minority whip, based on the caucus's prior selection. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 6, 2025, to establish these leadership roles for the upcoming legislative session. As a procedural matter, it does not create new policy but recognizes existing caucus choices.
Gayle Manning (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 6, 2025

SR 1: Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate.

SR 1 is a Senate resolution adopted on January 6, 2025, that transfers authority over Senate employee salaries and management to the Chief of Staff and Clerk. It directly affects all Senate officials and employees by requiring them to be assigned titles, compensated, and subject to pay increases solely at the discretion of these two officials. Key provisions include authorizing the Chief of Staff and Clerk to supervise all staff, property, and spending, to make staffing changes for efficiency, and to hire or replace employees as needed. The resolution specifies that all salary-related decisions must be made by these officials and paid from Senate funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill transfers authority over Senate employee salaries and spending to the Chief of Staff and Clerk, including making changes for efficiency. This promotes fiscal management and responsibility within government spending.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentSR 1 makes Senate employee salaries and pay increases solely discretionary by two officials, weakening established employment standards and worker protections.85% confidence
Bill Reineke (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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