This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the University of Toledo men's cross country team for winning the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championship. It honors the athletes and their coach, Tito Medrano, for their historic first title and demonstrates the team's skill and sportsmanship. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the team as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the University of Toledo women's cross country team for winning the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championship. It recognizes the athletes' fourth consecutive league title and highlights their determination, the support of their coaching staff, and the contributions of their community. The House of Representatives will send an official copy of this resolution to the team to honor their achievement.
HB 483 creates a new specialty license plate titled "Save a Warrior" for Ohio vehicle owners to support various health and educational causes. Money collected from the sale of these plates will be distributed to specific organizations, including those focused on cancer research, sickle cell disease, autism, and multiple sclerosis, as well as groups supporting military families and youth development programs. The bill also designates funds for scholarships at universities like Notre Dame and Marshall, ensuring the money goes directly to student grants rather than administrative costs. By establishing this dedicated revenue stream, the legislation allows drivers to contribute to a wide range of charitable initiatives through their vehicle registration.
HB 213 amends state law to establish a dedicated "Purdue University" specialty license plate for Ohio vehicle registrants. Money collected from owners who choose this plate is directed to Purdue University's general scholarship fund to support students. The bill also expands the list of eligible specialty plates to include various other universities, hospitals, and charitable organizations, each with specific rules on how their collected funds must be used.
HB 586 creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the text "Weirdo Cat Lovers of Cleveland." Motor vehicle owners who choose this plate will pay a fee that goes into a state fund, which the bill directs to various charitable organizations. The designated recipients include groups focused on health issues like cancer and autism, as well as foundations supporting education, scholarships, and youth programs. The legislation also establishes rules for how these organizations must use the donated money, such as restricting funds from certain cancer groups to specific patient services.
HB 542 creates a new "Blanchester Wildcats" specialty license plate for Ohio motorists. Money collected from owners who choose this plate will be distributed to various organizations, including the Blanchester Local School District, cancer research and support groups, and several universities to provide scholarships for Ohio residents attending those schools. The bill also establishes specific rules for how each recipient must use the funds, such as limiting certain cancer funds to patient assistance and prohibiting the use of money for abortion-related activities.
HB 533 creates a new specialty license plate for the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, allowing vehicle owners in Ohio to purchase plates that contribute funds directly to the fraternity's local chapter. The bill directs the state registrar to collect these contributions and transfer them to the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated Delta Theta Omega chapter in Ohio. The fraternity is authorized to use these funds to support scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood programs for men and youth within the state. This legislation establishes a permanent funding mechanism for the organization through the standard specialty plate program used for various other causes.
This bill creates a new "Blue Star Banner" license plate available to the immediate family members of U.S. military personnel currently serving on active duty. Eligible applicants, who include spouses, parents, siblings, children, and grandparents, must provide proof of their relative's active service and pay a standard registration fee plus a ten-dollar administrative charge. Once approved, the registrar will issue these special plates featuring a specific logo and county identification stickers to recognize the family's connection to the armed forces. The legislation also includes a provision prohibiting individuals from falsely claiming this relationship to obtain the plates.
HB 473 requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to install and maintain security camera systems at all state-owned highway rest stops. The bill mandates that the transportation director consult with the director of public safety and the attorney general to establish a schedule for these installations and their upkeep. This legislation aims to enhance safety and security at rest areas by providing surveillance capabilities, without altering other existing duties or powers of the department.
HB 182 updates the rules governing precomputed consumer installment loans to clarify how interest is calculated and what fees lenders may charge. The bill restricts lenders from charging excessive origination fees, accepting dated instruments as security, or refinancing loans within the first 120 days. It also establishes specific guidelines for interest computation, prohibiting compounding and requiring refunds for unearned interest if a borrower pays off the loan early. Additionally, the legislation allows for written agreements to defer payments and outlines how deferment charges should be applied. These changes aim to provide clearer standards for both lenders and borrowers regarding loan terms and repayment processes.
This bill creates a new specialty license plate for the Ohio Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, allowing vehicle owners to purchase the plate and contribute money to the state's license plate contribution fund. The legislation outlines how the registrar of motor vehicles must distribute these funds to various designated organizations, including health foundations for breast cancer, sickle cell disease, and childhood cancers, as well as groups focused on autism, multiple sclerosis, and youth development programs. Additionally, the bill directs specific contributions to universities in other states to award scholarships exclusively to Ohio residents who attend those institutions. By establishing these distribution rules, the bill formalizes the process for collecting and allocating money from specialty plates to support charitable, educational, and medical causes throughout Ohio and beyond.
HB 515 creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio designated for the Norton Music Boosters. The bill directs that all fees collected from drivers who choose this plate be deposited into a specific fund managed by the state registrar of motor vehicles. This fund is intended to support the Norton Music Boosters organization, which typically provides financial assistance to music students and families. The legislation does not alter existing processes for other specialty plates but adds this specific option for vehicle owners to contribute to the cause.
