To urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider certain rules that impact our country's energy security and Ohio's small conventional oil and gas operators.
To enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim assistance for compensation and to name this act the Veterans Empowerment Through Ethical Representation and Navigation Act (V.E.T.E.R.A.N. Benefits Protection Act).
HB 962 creates a new "Blue Star Mothers of America" specialty license plate in Ohio to honor mothers serving in the military. The bill establishes a dedicated fund where money collected from drivers who purchase these plates is directed to support various causes, including breast cancer care, autism awareness, and multiple sclerosis services. Additionally, the legislation designates specific funds for scholarships and educational programs administered by organizations such as Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and several universities. Motor vehicle registrants who choose this plate will contribute to these efforts, while the state registrar is responsible for distributing the funds to the designated groups.
To amend section 5103.17 and to enact sections 3107.018, 3107.019, 5103.171, and 5180.23 of the Revised Code regarding availability of information on and advertisement of adoptable children.
This bill proposes to exempt food purchased from vending machines and micro markets from state sales and use taxes. The change would directly affect consumers who buy food from automated dispensing machines and self-service retail environments where payment is made at the point of sale. The bill amends existing tax code to clarify that food dispensed from these machines is treated similarly to food sold off-premises, which is already tax-exempt. This policy adjustment removes the sales tax burden on specific vending machine transactions while leaving other food sales and taxable items unaffected.
To amend sections 2151.412, 2151.421, 2151.423, 2151.429, 2151.467, 2151.468, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2919.22, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2941.1426, 5153.122, and 5153.16 and to enact sections 2151.4211, 2151.4235, 2151.89, and 5180.09 of the Revised Code to enact the Child Protection Reform Act.
To enact sections 3727.81, 3727.811, and 5119.192 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs under certain circumstances.
To amend sections 4507.05, 4507.071, 4507.21, and 4508.02 and to enact section 4508.041 of the Revised Code to make changes to driver education requirements.
House Bill 255 proposes to create the Ohio Sports Commission. The bill enacts specific sections of the Revised Code to establish this new commission. The provided information does not detail the commission's functions, operations, or direct impact on specific groups.
SB 18 designates February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day" in Ohio law. This ceremonial bill establishes a specific date for public recognition of cardiovascular health issues without creating new programs, funding, or requirements. It directly affects Ohio residents by adding this awareness day to state law, encouraging community engagement around heart health. The bill is purely symbolic, with no policy changes beyond the official designation.
To amend sections 3781.06, 3781.061, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code relating to temporary greenhouses and building codes, to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program, to codify certain property tax requirements for agricultural land, and to make an appropriation.
To amend section 5104.30 and to enact section 5104.302 of the Revised Code to make foster caregivers and kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care.
