SB 282 creates a new specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers who are members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "American Motorcyclist Association" plate as a permanent vehicle registration option. Drivers who choose this plate would pay a one-time $25 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with the revenue supporting the AMA's activities. This is a procedural bill that directly affects AMA members seeking a specialty plate, with no other policy changes.
SR 1 is a Senate resolution adopted on January 6, 2025, that transfers authority over Senate employee salaries and management to the Chief of Staff and Clerk. It directly affects all Senate officials and employees by requiring them to be assigned titles, compensated, and subject to pay increases solely at the discretion of these two officials. Key provisions include authorizing the Chief of Staff and Clerk to supervise all staff, property, and spending, to make staffing changes for efficiency, and to hire or replace employees as needed. The resolution specifies that all salary-related decisions must be made by these officials and paid from Senate funds.
To enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.
SB 319 enacts a new section (5101.72) in Ohio's Revised Code that establishes requirements for county departments of job and family services (JFS) to provide adult protective services. This bill directly affects county JFS offices and vulnerable adults who may face abuse, neglect, or exploitation by mandating standardized procedures for service delivery. The new section specifies how investigations must be conducted, case management handled, and reports processed to ensure consistent protection. By creating this legal framework, the bill aims to improve accountability and uniformity in adult protective services across all Ohio counties.
Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article II and Sections 1, 3, 4, and 5 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to increase the membership of the General Assembly to 51 senators and 153 representatives beginning January 1, 2033.
To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.
HB 111 amends Ohio's speed limit law to impose an additional fine on drivers who exceed the speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more. This change directly affects drivers convicted of high-speed violations, adding a supplemental penalty to existing fines. The bill modifies Section 4511.21 of the Revised Code to specify this extra charge without altering existing speed limits or zone definitions. It does not change current speed restrictions (like 20 mph in school zones) but adds a financial consequence for the most severe speeding offenses. The bill is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to committee on February 26, 2025.
To enact section 4501.41 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and deputy registrars to assist customers with locating and claiming unclaimed funds.
To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.
To amend section 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.
