Rep. Brian Stewart

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Jodi Whitted for her distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It designates her as an esteemed representative and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this resolution to her. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture to honor her legislative career and contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Richard D. Brown for his exemplary service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It honors his long tenure, legal background, and leadership on various committees such as Veterans Affairs and Criminal Justice. The resolution commends his dedication to his constituents and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally honors Casey Weinstein, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, for his service to the state and his constituents in Summit County. The resolution recognizes his background as a United States Air Force Academy graduate and his work on various committees, including those focused on veterans' affairs and technology. It expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his dedication and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the commendation to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Jena Powell for her service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of appreciation. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of her legislative work and leadership in Miami and Darke Counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Elliot Forhan for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It designates him as an esteemed representative and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture honoring his legislative work and community leadership rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Mike Loychik for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It honors his background as a U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner, and community leader who served constituents in Trumbull, Ashtabula, and Knox counties. The resolution commends his work on various committees and his leadership roles, including co-chairing the Sportsmen's Caucus for Ohio. Finally, it directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this commendation to Loychik.

Maddy summaryHB 687 introduces new rules for contracts involving college athletes' names, images, and likenesses in Ohio. The bill prohibits agreements that extend beyond an athlete's eligibility to play or require them to give up future rights to their image after they graduate. It also mandates that athlete agents place earnings from these deals into interest-bearing trust accounts and bans agents from sharing fees with outside parties without the athlete's written permission. Additionally, the law restricts agents from charging full fees if they fail to secure a job for the athlete, allowing them to keep only reasonable expenses and negotiated signing bonuses. These measures aim to protect student-athletes from unfair contract terms and financial exploitation by agents.

Maddy summaryHB 24 requires private health plans and Medicaid in Ohio to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment management, and ongoing monitoring of diseases, provided the test is deemed medically necessary by a qualified healthcare provider. The bill mandates that coverage decisions be based on established medical evidence, such as FDA labels, federal coverage determinations, or nationally recognized clinical guidelines, while explicitly excluding coverage for screening purposes. To ensure patient care is not disrupted, the legislation also requires that coverage be structured to minimize the need for multiple biopsies or sample collections. Additionally, the law establishes an accessible appeal process for coverage determinations and includes language intended to prevent significant price increases for these tests.

Maddy summaryHB 637 amends Ohio's Public Expression Protection Act to strengthen legal safeguards for individuals communicating on matters of public concern. The bill defines specific legal terms and clarifies which court orders are immediately appealable to prevent delays in protecting free speech rights. It establishes a mandatory expedited process that requires courts to pause most legal proceedings, such as discovery and hearings, for up to 60 days while a claimant argues that a lawsuit violates their free speech or press rights. However, the law excludes lawsuits against government officials acting in their official capacity and cases involving the sale of goods or services. Additionally, the bill allows courts to grant limited exceptions for urgent threats to public health or safety and permits limited discovery if specific information is needed to prove the free speech claim.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Jo Ann Davidson, a former Ohio state legislator who served as the first female Speaker of the House. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to her family and acknowledges her significant contributions to Ohio public service and leadership. The resolution directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Davidson's family as a gesture of respect.