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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 238: Establish specified parking requirements

House Bill 238 proposes to establish new requirements related to parking by amending and enacting specific sections of the Revised Code. The provided abstract does not detail the specific mechanisms or who is directly affected by these new parking requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 238 establishes new parking requirements, which directly affects vehicle regulations and transportation infrastructure, aiming to organize or manage a key aspect of transportation.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 62: Enact the School Bus Safety Act

To amend sections 4503.10, 4503.102, 4503.12, 4511.75, 4511.751, and 4511.76; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 4511.751 (4511.752); and to enact new section 4511.751 and sections 5.501, 3327.18, 3327.19, 4511.753, 4511.754, 4511.755, 4511.756, and 4511.757 of the Revised Code to authorize a civil penalty system related to drivers who illegally pass a school bus but cannot be identified, to designate the month of August as "School Bus Safety Awareness Month," and to designate this act as the School Bus Safety Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a civil penalty system, which would generate revenue and directly impact state budgets and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enhances school bus safety, directly protecting students and ensuring their safe transportation, which is a critical component of the education system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances transportation safety by authorizing a civil penalty system for drivers who illegally pass school buses, directly affecting vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 97: Double fines for failing to yield to a funeral procession

SB 97 increases penalties for drivers who fail to yield to funeral processions in Ohio. It requires funeral processions to have vehicles with headlights on and visible purple/white or orange/white pennants, and mandates that all drivers must yield to these processions. The bill doubles the standard fine for violations, with penalties escalating to a misdemeanor for repeat offenses within one year. This change specifically affects drivers who do not yield, not the processions themselves, and only modifies existing traffic fines without altering procession rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill doubles fines for violations, increasing potential revenue for state/local governments, thereby impacting fiscal management and government revenue.75% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill increases penalties (doubled fines, misdemeanor for repeat offenses) for specific traffic violations, aligning with expanding criminalization and increasing sentences.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 97 enhances transportation safety by implementing vehicle regulations and increasing penalties for drivers who fail to yield to funeral processions on roads.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HCR 15: Urge Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025

HCR 15 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1907, the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply expresses support for the companion bill in the House. The resolution serves as a formal request to Congress, not a policy change. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force and does not alter existing law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHCR 15 urges Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, which, based on its title and the bill's subjects (Crime and Punishment, Law Enforcement), likely strengthens criminal justice capabilities related to drone use.80% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyHCR 15 urges passage of a 'Defense Against Drones Act,' which implies a policy to regulate, counter, or limit the use of drone technology, fitting 'RESTRICT' or 'LIMIT' the topic area.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHCR 15 urges Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act, which would affect air transport. 'Air and Rail Transport' and 'Transportation' are explicit subjects of the bill, indicating support for policies impacting transportation safety and re...90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SCR 8: Urge Congress pass Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act

SCR 8 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the RAIL Act (H.R. 971). It does not create new law but asks federal lawmakers to adopt the RAIL Act, which would require two-person crews on freight and passenger trains, increase train inspections, strengthen hazardous material placard rules for responders, and boost penalties for safety violations. The resolution references a 2023 Ohio train derailment as context but focuses on the RAIL Act’s proposed safety mechanisms. It directly affects federal rail safety policy and would impact all Class I rail operators if enacted. Ohio’s state legislature formally requests this action through the resolution.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill urges increased penalties for safety violations, which aligns with expanding criminalization or increasing mandatory sentences within the criminal justice system.60% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill urges measures to prevent train accidents, including those with hazardous materials. This directly reduces the risk of environmental pollution and damage from spills.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill aims to prevent train accidents and strengthen hazardous material rules, which directly protects public health from potential injuries and environmental contamination.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill urges passage of an act requiring two-person crews, increasing train inspections, and boosting safety penalties, all directly improving workplace safety and employment standards.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges federal legislation (RAIL Act) to mandate two-person train crews, increase inspections, and strengthen safety rules, directly enhancing transportation safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Freight Rail

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 580: Designate PFC Francis Guillozet Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.857 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Shelby County as the "PFC Francis Guillozet Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a state route as a memorial highway, an administrative action that pertains to and utilizes existing transportation infrastructure without restriction.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway for PFC Francis Guillozet, directly recognizing a veteran's service, which aligns with the 'recognition' aspect of the Veterans topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 526: Require orange International Symbol of Access windshield placards

To amend section 4503.44 of the Revised Code to require the issuance of orange removable windshield placards imprinted with International Symbol of Access in certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities through specialized parking placards, aligning with support for health and human services.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill amends vehicle regulations by requiring specific accessibility placards, directly relating to and strengthening a specific aspect of transportation policy concerning vehicle use.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SB 329: Prohibit road surface application of brine from oil, gas wells

To amend sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 and to repeal section 1509.226 of the Revised Code to expressly prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyThe bill prohibits a practice related to oil and gas wells (a form of energy production), thereby restricting and limiting an operational aspect within the energy topic area.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads, a measure that protects the environment by preventing potential pollution.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill protects public health by prohibiting the surface application of potentially harmful brine from oil and gas wells on roads, preventing environmental contamination.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits brine from oil/gas wells on roads, protecting transportation infrastructure from potential degradation or environmental impacts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Roads & Highways

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signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities

To amend sections 4561.01 and 4561.11 and to enact sections 4561.60, 4561.61, 4561.62, 4561.63, and 4561.64 of the Revised Code to establish requirements related to the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by law enforcement and to expressly incorporate additional aviation facilities into the Aeronautics Law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 251 establishes requirements for law enforcement drone use, which can enhance police accountability and define limits, aligning with criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes requirements for law enforcement's use of drones, a technology. Such regulations often aim to protect citizen privacy and digital rights.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incorporates additional aviation facilities into Aeronautics Law, strengthening the legal framework for a component of transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology Airports

passed both · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 3: Enact the School Bus Safety Act

To amend sections 4503.03, 4510.036, 4511.75, 4511.751, and 4511.76 and to enact sections 5.501, 3327.18, and 3327.19 of the Revised Code to address school bus safety, to designate this act as the School Bus Safety Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management, which falls under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill addresses school bus safety and lists 'Traffic Offenses' as a subject. It likely expands criminalization or increases penalties for related infractions, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enhances school bus safety, a critical component of K-12 education infrastructure, protecting students and facilitating their safe access to schools.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 3 aims to address school bus safety, directly enhancing transportation safety and vehicle regulations, which strengthens the transportation topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Public Transit Traffic Safety

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