Transportation

passed · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 259: Designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.609 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 241 in Summit County as the "Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of a State Route (a highway) as a memorial highway, directly acting on transportation infrastructure through official recognition.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial highway for a military captain, directly recognizing veteran service and aligning with the topic of veteran recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Ohio · House Sep 30, 2025

HB 51: Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.427 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Auglaize County as the "Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, an administrative action directly related to and affecting transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of 'Lt. James A. Kirkendall,' recognizing the service and sacrifice of a military member, which falls under veteran recognition.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Sep 30, 2025

HB 50: Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway

To enact section 5533.106 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Darke County as the "PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 47 as a memorial highway, directly affecting and utilizing existing road infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway for PFC John Wayne Richard, directly recognizing a veteran's service, which falls under the 'recognition' aspect of the Veterans topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 30, 2025

SB 114: Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

SB 114 bans law enforcement agencies from setting mandatory targets for arrests or citations. It directly affects police departments and officers who previously may have been required to meet specific numerical goals. The bill creates a new state law section (109.70) making it illegal to use such quotas. This is a direct policy change prohibiting a specific practice, not a broader reform.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 114 bans law enforcement quotas for arrests/citations, enhancing police accountability and potentially protecting civil rights within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 114 protects law enforcement officers from mandatory quotas, which improves their employment standards and working conditions, aligning with workers' rights.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBy prohibiting quotas for citations, including traffic offenses, SB 114 may enhance transportation safety by promoting more focused and effective enforcement.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 54: Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium

To amend sections 154.01, 717.02, 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.031, 4511.09, 4511.091, 4511.092, 4511.094, 4511.11, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.18, 4511.204, 4511.211, 4511.214, 4511.432, 4511.46, 4511.48, 4511.512, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.64, 4511.65, 4511.68, 4511.701, 4511.712, 4519.401, 5501.20, 5513.01, 5515.01, 5515.02, 5515.99, 5517.02, 5517.021, 5525.03, 5525.04, 5525.08, 5525.14, and 5571.01; to enact sections 4511.15, 5515.09, 5515.10, 5517.012, 5517.06, and 5525.141; and to repeal sections 4511.351 and 4511.491 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for programs related to transportation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of those programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation,' directly involving state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium', directly funding the topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HR 147: Investigate East Palestine train derailment and EPA response

To urge Congress to establish a special committee to investigate the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and the federal Environmental Protection Agency's response to it.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentInvestigating an environmental disaster and the EPA's response aims to ensure accountability and improve future environmental protection and pollution control efforts.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill to investigate a train derailment and EPA response; findings from such an investigation could inform policy to improve workplace safety standards, thereby advancing the Labor & Employment topic.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges investigation into a train derailment, aiming to identify causes and improve transportation safety.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 131: Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

HB 131 prohibits law enforcement agencies from setting or using numerical quotas for arrests and citations. This means police departments and other agencies would no longer be allowed to require officers to meet specific targets for the number of arrests or tickets they issue. The bill enacts a new section in the Revised Code to make this practice illegal across all law enforcement agencies in the state. By banning quotas, the law aims to ensure that enforcement actions are based on individual circumstances rather than arbitrary numerical goals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 131 prohibits law enforcement quotas, aiming to ensure fairness in enforcement actions and enhance police accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits employment quotas for law enforcement officers, which can improve working conditions and protect officers from undue pressure related to employment standards.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 131 regulates law enforcement practices for traffic offenses, aiming for enforcement based on individual circumstances rather than quotas, which can enhance the fairness and effectiveness of transportation safety regulations.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 234: Designate Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.607 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Ottawa County as the "Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a state highway, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure. This action acknowledges and formalizes a transportation asset without restricting or weakening the topic.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of Cpl. Robert Dockstader, an act of recognition for military/veteran service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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