Veterans

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 500: Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

To enact sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code to designate a JROTC program offered by a school district as a career-technical education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDesignating JROTC as a career-technical education program likely makes it eligible for specific state funding streams allocated to CTE, impacting state budgets and appropriations.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates JROTC as a career-technical education program (HB 500), formally integrating and enhancing student program offerings within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignating JROTC as career-technical education strengthens a program closely tied to military service, indirectly supporting the military community and future veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 38: Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 87, a direct policy action on transportation infrastructure (roads/highways). It doesn't restrict or weaken the topic.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway as a 'Veteran Memorial Highway,' directly recognizing and honoring a veteran's service at the state level.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 27: Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge

To enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a bridge, a key piece of transportation infrastructure, with a memorial name. This is a legislative act directly affecting the topic and recognizing the infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates a memorial bridge for a military specialist, providing state-level recognition for veterans.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 56: Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.013 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a state highway, directly impacting the formal identification and management of transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway after a CPL, directly recognizing military service, aligning with the 'recognition' aspect of veterans' policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 171: Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway

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."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly enacts a policy affecting a State Route by designating it as a memorial highway, which falls under 'Policies affecting roads, highways' within the Transportation topic.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of CPT Louis John Speidel, directly recognizing a veteran's service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 228: Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway

HB 228 designates a specific section of Interstate 280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." This bill honors Sergeant First Class Jack W. Coy, a veteran, by naming the highway portion after him. The designation applies directly to the highway corridor in Lucas County and requires official signage to reflect the new name.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a section of Interstate 280, a highway, which is a core component of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway section as a memorial for a veteran, directly recognizing and honoring veteran service.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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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 Veterans

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 Veterans