This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Kali Spengler, a high school student athlete from Wauseon, Ohio, for winning the 2026 Division II State Diving Championship. The resolution formally applauds her athletic achievements and personal qualities, including her dedication, leadership, and contributions to her team. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Spengler as a recognition of her accomplishments. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to a local athlete.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the Rotary Club of Painesville for its 100th anniversary. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, but instead serves to honor the organization's century of community service and civic contributions. The House of Representatives will send an official copy of this acknowledgment to the club as a gesture of appreciation.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the creation of an interstate compact to improve electric transmission projects across state lines. It directly affects state legislators and utility companies by requesting a formal agreement between states to enable more competitive bidding for transmission infrastructure. The resolution calls for specific provisions such as uniform rules for all energy generation types, cost allocation among all beneficiaries, streamlined permitting processes, and open bidding for interstate projects. This measure aims to address concerns that current state policies may hinder energy infrastructure growth and increase costs for consumers.
This bill, HR 353, is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes April 2026 as Ohio Child Abuse Prevention Month. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead acknowledges the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect through public awareness. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the document to the Ohio Children's Trust Fund and Ohio news media to promote the observance. This measure is symbolic and aims to encourage community involvement in child safety initiatives rather than implementing concrete policy changes.
This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring College Club West for its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of philanthropic work, including scholarship programs for women and support for local nonprofits in Cleveland and surrounding communities. The resolution formally applauds the club's leadership and members as exemplary citizens and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the organization.
This bill formally recognizes Brooklyn Talley, a freshman swimmer at Archbishop Carroll High School in Ohio, as a 2026 Division II State Swimming Champion. The resolution commends her for placing first in the 51.12 and second in the 1:50.83 events at the state meet, highlighting her athletic achievements and sportsmanship. It directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Talley as a gesture of recognition. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her accomplishments.
This bill formally recognizes the Glenville High School football team as the 2025 Division IV state champions. It commends the players and their coach, Ted Ginn Sr., for their athletic achievements and sportsmanship, and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new policy or funding.
To enact sections 3333.46, 3333.461, and 3333.462 of the Revised Code to establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program and related funds and to make an appropriation.
This bill directs the state director of health to create and distribute a poster that provides information about various veterans' medical benefits and support services. The poster must include details on programs such as the Military Injury Relief Fund, the VA crisis line, caregiver support, and other health-related resources available to veterans. Health care providers are authorized to display this poster in visible areas of their facilities, and the state will supply copies at no cost to those who request them. The legislation aims to ensure veterans and their health care providers have easy access to information about available benefits and services.
To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.51 and to enact section 5747.88 of the Revised Code to expand a research and development tax credit to apply to the income tax.
HB 737 requires that cash payments to state and local governments be rounded to the nearest nickel. This applies to taxes, tolls, fees, fines, and other charges paid in cash to the state, state agencies, or political subdivisions like counties and municipalities. The bill specifies exact rounding rules based on the second decimal place, such as rounding amounts ending in 1 or 2 down to the nearest nickel or dime. Merchants who accept cash payments may also round transaction totals to the nearest nickel without legal liability, and any tax adjustments from rounding would be handled proportionally between the state and local governments.
This bill strengthens Ohio's deed and title fraud prevention system by requiring county auditors to examine and stamp property conveyances before county recorders can file them, while also mandating photo identification for individuals submitting documents. It establishes a property protection program that notifies owners when a deed is presented for transfer and temporarily blocks the transfer for 24 hours unless the owner authorizes it. The legislation also requires real estate licensees to complete continuing education focused on fraud prevention and updates procedures for transferring property through inheritance by requiring affidavits from heirs.
