Veterans

in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 790: Designate the Honor and Remember flag; encourage flag display

To enact section 9.51 of the Revised Code to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the symbol of Ohio's concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all fallen service members and their families and to encourage that the flag be displayed at the Statehouse in Columbus on Memorial Day.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates Honor and Remember flag to honor fallen service members and encourages display at Statehouse, showing clear support for veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 346: Create the 1905 Wright Flyer III license plate

SB 346 creates a specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the 1905 Wright Flyer III aircraft, available to motor vehicle owners who pay an additional fee. Revenue from this plate will be distributed to specific non-profit causes, including breast cancer patient support, autism awareness, cancer research (like the St. Baldrick's Foundation), sickle cell disease services, and scholarships for veterans' children and students. The funds are allocated to designated organizations such as the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, the University of Notre Dame for Ohio residents, and the Ben Morrison memorial fund for mental health scholarships. This bill does not affect standard license plate fees but adds a new plate option with revenue directed to these pre-defined programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new revenue stream via specialty plate fee, directing funds to designated health, veteran, and education causes per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates license plate revenue to cancer research, breast cancer support, and sickle cell disease services - directly funding healthcare-related causes.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates license plate revenue to 'scholarships for veterans' children and students,' directly funding veteran family support through dedicated revenue distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 681: Designate Marine PFC Glenn S. Wingenbach, Jr. Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.654 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Richland County as the "Marine PFC Glenn S. Wingenbach, Jr. Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMemorializes veteran Marine PFC Wingenbach, directly recognizing service per topic's 'recognition' criteria under Military/Veterans subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 711: Regards the minimum teacher salary schedule

HB 711 updates Ohio's minimum teacher salary schedule by expanding how "years of service" are calculated to include teaching in chartered nonpublic schools, state-operated schools, and up to five years of active military service (with partial years of eight months counting as full years). It establishes a base minimum salary of $35,000, with higher salaries determined by years of service and academic training level, requiring school districts and educational service centers to follow this schedule. The bill mandates that teachers be placed in the correct salary bracket without district restrictions and allows complaints to the director of education and workforce for enforcement. This directly affects Ohio public school teachers and school districts by setting enforceable salary minimums based on expanded service definitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased teacher salary funding via state schedule, requiring school districts to allocate more budget for educator compensation.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSets $35,000 base teacher salary, expands service calculation to include nonpublic school/military teaching, directly increasing educator compensation and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets $35,000 base minimum teacher salary and expands service calculation to increase pay, directly advancing worker compensation in education sector.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes active military service in teacher salary calculation, recognizing veterans' service for compensation purposes.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 721: Establish the Veterans Organization Grant Program

HB 721 creates a program to provide $1,000 annual grants to eligible veterans organizations in Ohio. These grants can be used for events honoring veterans or supplying veterans with basic necessities like food. The Director of Development will administer the program, requiring organizations to apply annually and submit sworn reports detailing how funds were spent. The bill appropriates state funds for this purpose and establishes rules for grant distribution and accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for veterans grants, increasing government spending on programs per bill's funding language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 721 creates $1,000 annual grants for veterans organizations to fund events honoring veterans and provide basic necessities, directly advancing veteran support through state funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 632: Allow driver's license or ID card to show Gold Star Family status

To amend sections 4507.01, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 of the Revised Code to allow a driver's license and a state identification card to indicate that the licensee or cardholder is a Gold Star Family member.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows Gold Star Family status on IDs, recognizing military sacrifice - directly aligns with veteran recognition indicators in topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families

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signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 148: Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers, recognizing his service per topic's recognition focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 100: Authorize grant program for retailers that sell donated goods

HB 100 creates a temporary grant program for nonprofit retailers (501(c)(3) organizations) that sell donated physical goods. To qualify, retailers must provide job training and employment services for people facing employment barriers like disabilities, homelessness, or criminal history. Eligible retailers can receive grants covering up to 25% of state sales tax revenue from donated goods sales, capped at $1 million per retailer annually. Grants must be used exclusively for job training programs serving disadvantaged workers, with annual reporting to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a grant program funded by state sales tax revenue, representing government spending and appropriation for job training programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 100 funds job training and employment services for people with criminal histories, directly supporting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds job training programs for individuals with employment barriers, which expands access to vocational education.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill supports retailers whose core activity of selling donated goods promotes reuse, waste reduction, and resource conservation.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 100 supports programs providing job training and employment services for individuals facing homelessness, which directly addresses a key aspect of the housing topic.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 100 creates a grant program for nonprofits providing job training and employment services for individuals facing employment barriers, directly advancing employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 100 funds job training for people facing employment barriers like disabilities or homelessness, which can include veterans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget Homelessness Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 360: Designate SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a highway interchange as a memorial, directly addressing a component of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial interchange in honor of SPC Louis P. Shuster, a veteran, which is a clear act of recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 372: Enact the Larry Henderson Act

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.03, and 2929.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult offender is death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 372 increases mandatory sentences (death or life without parole) for aggravated murder if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill enhances penalties for crimes against military members, providing increased protection and recognition for those serving, which supports the broader military/veteran community.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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