This is a ceremonial resolution honoring MaKenzie Love, a Teays Valley High School graduate and 2025 National Braille Challenge varsity division champion. It recognizes her achievements, including winning first place, receiving the Harley Fetterman Award for Excellence in Charts and Graphs, and being a five-time Ohio Braille Challenge winner. The resolution formally congratulates her on her accomplishments and salutes her as "one of Ohio’s finest young citizens." As a purely honorific measure with no policy changes, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this recognition.
This resolution formally honors Katie Moon, a pole vaulter who won gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, making her the first woman to win three consecutive gold medals in the event. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' recognition of her athletic achievements, perseverance, and role as a role model. The bill has no policy or legal effect - it simply provides a formal congratulatory resolution to Moon via the House Clerk. As a commemorative gesture, it directly affects only Katie Moon and does not alter any laws or impact constituents.
To amend sections 2903.08, 2903.081, 4511.14, and 4511.46 of the Revised Code to alter the laws governing vehicular assault and failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians.
To amend sections 311.30, 505.541, 509.04, 3501.29, 3781.111, 4503.038, 4503.10, 4503.12, 4503.41, 4503.44, 4511.69, 4517.12, 4521.01, 4521.02, 4731.481, and 4734.161 and to enact sections 4503.441, 4503.442, 4503.443, 4503.444, 4503.445, 4503.446, 4503.447, 4503.448, 4511.691, 4511.692, 4511.693, 4511.694, 4511.695, 4511.696, 4511.697, 4511.698, and 4511.699 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing accessible parking.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring The Ohio State University's Brutus Buckeye mascot team for winning the 2026 Division IA championship at the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 23, 2026, formally commends the team for their performance and contributions to school spirit. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition and will be sent to the mascot team via the Senate Clerk. The resolution directly affects the mascot team members, coaches, and Ohio State University.
This bill (SR 282) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on its 175th anniversary. It recognizes the religious order's long history of service in healthcare, education, and social outreach across Ohio, particularly within the Diocese of Cleveland. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate, formally salutes the Sisters and sends a copy of the resolution to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it is solely a symbolic tribute to their community service.
Authorizing a joint convention of the Ohio General Assembly for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor and calling for a committee to wait upon the Governor in anticipation of his State of the State Address.
This bill (SB 295) amends specific sections of Ohio's Revised Code (2945.38, 2945.39, and 2945.401) related to the process for restoring a defendant's competency in criminal cases. The official abstract states it modifies the timeline for this restoration but does not specify the exact changes to the timeline in the provided context. Without details on whether the bill shortens, extends, or alters the current process, a substantive summary of its provisions cannot be created from the given information. The abstract alone does not describe the key mechanisms or who is directly affected beyond referencing criminal cases involving competency restoration.
This Senate Resolution (SR 281) authorizes the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms for its Ohio Youth in Government Program on April 9-11, 2026. It directly affects student participants in the program, who will gain hands-on experience in state government operations. The resolution permits facility use contingent on availability, supporting the organization's educational mission to help students understand legislative processes. This is a procedural authorization with no new policy or legal requirements.
SR 280 is a simple resolution granting the Ohio Speech and Debate Association permission to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 21, 2026, for their Western Ohio District Qualifying Tournament. It directly affects the association and its student participants by providing access to the actual legislative chamber for their competition. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds; it merely authorizes facility use to support student civic education. This procedural resolution was adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 18, 2026.
SCR 16 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. It does not affect individuals or change laws, but expresses support for ending federal control over K-12 education. The resolution directs Ohio to develop a plan to assume state control of federal education programs (like Title I funding and special education), including creating legislation and coordinating with other states. Key mechanisms include forming a task force to inventory federal programs and draft statutory changes, and collaborating with Congress to seek waivers or transfers of authority. The resolution was introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee.
To amend sections 317.22 and 319.20 and to enact section 319.204 of the Revised Code to sometimes require payment of delinquent property taxes and assessments when a lot is transferred.
