This bill allows educational service centers to create their own policies granting paid leave to employees who suffer physical disabilities from assaults while working. Under the new rules, a board must establish specific guidelines for using this leave and require employees to provide a signed statement and a doctor's certificate if medical treatment is needed. The leave is designed to be separate from existing sick leave balances and must be applied consistently within any district that chooses to adopt it. Misrepresenting the cause of an absence or falsifying medical documents could result in job suspension or termination.
HB 703 creates the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, which allows the state treasurer to invest state funds and seized assets in Bitcoin. The bill establishes strict security rules for holding this digital currency, requiring private keys to be kept in encrypted environments, stored in multiple locations, and managed through multi-party governance systems without smartphone access. It also defines a "qualified custodian" as a regulated financial institution that can hold the state's Bitcoin on its behalf. Additionally, the legislation designates Bitcoin as a valuable digital asset intended to provide fiscal resilience and serves as a hedge against economic volatility.
This Senate Resolution honors the Mary Lee Tucker Clothe-A-Child Fund on its 100th anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's long history of providing winter clothing and essential gear to families in financial need across Ohio. The bill formally congratulates the fund's staff and volunteers for their dedication and service, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the organization.
This Senate Resolution honors Oshae Jones, a boxer from Toledo, Ohio, for winning the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization world championships in the super welterweight division. The measure formally recognizes her achievement in defeating Femke Hermans and commends her as one of the state's finest athletes. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Jones as a tribute to her success and dedication to the sport.
This Senate Resolution honors the Olentangy Liberty High School football team as the 2024 Division I State Champions. It formally commends the players and their coaches for their athletic success and sportsmanship after they defeated Cincinnati Moeller. The document also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of recognition.
This resolution honors Nolan Good, a former quarterback from Avon High School, by officially recognizing him as the 2024 All-Ohio Division II Offensive Player of the Year in football. The bill acknowledges his achievements, including leading his team to a state championship and receiving multiple individual awards, while highlighting the lessons in discipline and perseverance he learned through sports. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Good, serving as a formal tribute rather than changing any laws or policies.
This Senate Resolution honors the Bishop Watterson High School football team for winning the 2024 Division III State Championship. The bill formally commends the players and their coach, Brian Kennedy, for their teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the season. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of recognition. This measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a law that changes policy or affects funding.
This Senate Resolution honors the law firm Robison, Curphey & O'Connell for its 150th anniversary. The bill formally recognizes the firm's long history of legal service in Toledo and surrounding communities, noting its early work with railroad companies and prominent local figures. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the firm as a tribute to its century and a half of practice.
HB 66 allows wholesale dealers and distributors of cigarettes, tobacco, and vapor products to request refunds for state taxes paid on inventory that becomes uncollectible. To qualify for a refund, the business must prove the debt was uncollected for at least six months, that the products were delivered, and that reasonable collection efforts were made. The bill sets a three-year limit for filing these claims and requires the tax commissioner to verify documentation before issuing refunds from the state's tax refund fund. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that if a bad debt is later paid off, the business must repay the prorated portion of the tax refund it previously received.
This bill formally recognizes the Ironton High School football team as the 2024 Division V State Champions. It praises the players and their coaches for their athletic success and sportsmanship during the season. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the commendation to the team.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Johnny's Bar on Fulton in Ohio on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the business's long history of service, noting its evolution from a grocery store founded by Louise Santosuosso to its current fourth-generation ownership. The resolution expresses praise for the establishment's management and employees while wishing the business continued success. Finally, it directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the bar as a tribute.
HB 480 allows property owners to request immediate sheriff assistance to remove unauthorized occupants from their residential homes. To use this process, the owner must first send a written notice demanding the person leave and must confirm that the individual is not a current or former tenant, family member, or property owner. The bill also prohibits the sale or use of fraudulent deeds and declares an emergency to expedite the law's implementation. This legislation directly affects homeowners and county sheriffs by creating a specific legal pathway for clearing out squatters who entered the property without permission.
