Rep. Brian Stewart

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions. The bill directly honors Mr. Jones for his work supporting the legislative body. (1 sentence)

To amend sections 109.572, 2915.01, 2915.02, 3123.90, 3769.08, 3772.01, 3772.02, 3772.03, 3772.031, 3772.04, 3772.062, 5747.02, 5747.063, 5747.20, 5751.01, 5753.01, 5753.031, 5753.04, 5753.05, 5753.07, 5753.08, and 5753.12 and to enact sections 3771.01, 3771.02, 3771.03, 3771.04, 3771.05, 3771.06, 3771.07, 3771.08, 3771.09, 3771.10, 3771.11, 3771.12, 3771.13, 3771.14, 3771.99, 5753.022, and 5753.032 of the Revised Code to legalize and regulate internet gambling in this state, to levy a tax on businesses that provide internet gambling, and to prohibit online sweepstakes games.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 95 proposes to provide state funding specifically for higher education institutions in Ohio. This appropriation is designated for institutions that are members of the Ohio Veterans Education Council. The bill aims to financially support these institutions in their work.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.

To amend sections 9.79, 519.21, 928.01, 928.03, 3376.07, 3796.01, 3796.02, 3796.03, 3796.05, 3796.06, 3796.07, 3796.09, 3796.10, 3796.12, 3796.13, 3796.14, 3796.15, 3796.17, 3796.18, 3796.19, 3796.20, 3796.21, 3796.22, 3796.23, 3796.24, 3796.27, 3796.28, 3796.29, 3796.30, 3796.31, 4735.18, 4796.25, 5502.01, 5502.13, 5502.14, 5713.30, 5739.21, and 5739.99; to enact sections 2953.321, 3796.04, 3796.062, 3796.221, 3796.32, 3796.33, 3796.99, and 5739.27; and to repeal sections 3780.01, 3780.02, 3780.03, 3780.04, 3780.05, 3780.06, 3780.07, 3780.08, 3780.09, 3780.10, 3780.11, 3780.12, 3780.13, 3780.14, 3780.15, 3780.16, 3780.17, 3780.18, 3780.19, 3780.20, 3780.21, 3780.22, 3780.23, 3780.24, 3780.25, 3780.26, 3780.27, 3780.28, 3780.29, 3780.30, 3780.31, 3780.32, 3780.33, 3780.34, 3780.35, 3780.36, 3780.90, 3780.99, and 3796.021 of the Revised Code to revise specified provisions of the liquor control, hemp, and adult-use marijuana laws and to levy taxes on marijuana.

Maddy summaryHB 121 defines "renewable natural gas" as biologically derived methane meeting pipeline standards and specifies that producers without on-site pipeline injection capability are not considered public utilities. This directly affects certain renewable natural gas producers who lack the infrastructure to connect directly to gas pipelines. The bill’s key mechanism reclassifies these producers out of the public utility regulatory framework by removing them from the definition of "public utility" under Ohio law. The change would exempt them from utility-specific regulations, such as rate oversight or service requirements, without altering their operational standards. The bill is currently in committee after introduction on February 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state Department of Education to assign annual letter grades to every school district and individual school building based on specific performance metrics. The grading system evaluates factors such as annual measurable objectives, graduation rates, and student growth, with specific benchmarks set for each letter grade from A to F. To ensure transparency, the department must publish these grades on annual report cards that include two-year trend data and separate scores for key student subgroups like those with disabilities and gifted students. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department publicly present its proposed grading methods and benchmarks to legislative committees before finalizing the rules for implementation.