To enact section 5534.921 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 7 in Mahoning County as the "Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway."
HCR 13 is a resolution urging Congress to formally designate the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The bill does not create new law but requests federal action to recognize this 1,300-mile hiking trail, which runs through Ohio, as part of the National Scenic Trail System. It directly affects Ohio's trail system and potential federal management, though it has no binding effect on Congress. The key mechanism is a formal recommendation sent to the U.S. Congress, not a policy change enacted by Ohio. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action.
To enact section 5534.673 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 28 in Clermont County as the "CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway."
To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."
SB 229 creates a special "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate in Ohio. This plate is available to residents who are law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, as recognized by the Purple Heart award. The bill establishes the plate through a new section of the Revised Code, allowing eligible officers to display it on their vehicles. It does not change existing benefits or funding but provides a visible symbol of recognition for affected officers.
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.
To amend sections 1547.11, 3701.143, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code to change the laws pertaining to operating a vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of marihuana and the admissibility of evidence for purposes of OVI statutes.
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."
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."
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.
