Rep. Sean Brennan

Maddy summaryHB 487 creates a new legal category for individuals convicted of drug offenses who have prior drug-related convictions. This bill directly affects repeat offenders by adding a "repeat drug offender" specification to sentencing guidelines. The key provision amends sentencing laws to require judges to impose longer prison terms when this specification applies. Specifically, it enhances penalties for subsequent drug crimes by treating repeat offenders as having a higher level of culpability under the law.

To amend sections 2109.21, 2111.01, 2111.011, 2111.02, 2111.021, 2111.022, 2111.03, 2111.031, 2111.04, 2111.041, 2111.05, 2111.06, 2111.08, 2111.091, 2111.12, 2111.13, 2111.131, 2111.18, 2111.181, 2111.19, 2111.20, 2111.23, 2111.26, 2111.33, 2111.37, 2111.38, 2111.39, 2111.44, 2111.46, 2111.47, 2111.49, 2111.50, 2112.01, and 2746.06; to enact section 2111.023; and to repeal sections 2111.07, 2111.15, 2111.34, 2111.35, 2111.36, and 2111.45 of the Revised Code to make changes to Guardianship Law.

To enact sections 993.15 and 993.16 of the Revised Code to require an amusement park operator to implement and maintain a system that publicly communicates the real-time operational status of each of its amusement rides.

Maddy summaryHB 493 ends the practice of selling certificates for unpaid property taxes (delinquent tax certificates) by local governments. It directly affects counties and tax collectors who currently sell these certificates to investors. The bill amends Ohio law to require that all such sales stop by January 1, 2027, effectively "sunsetting" the program. After this date, counties will no longer be permitted to sell delinquent property tax certificates under the current system.

Maddy summaryHB 496 designates "Fathers Walk Week" through an amendment to the Revised Code. This is a ceremonial bill that formally recognizes a specific week for commemorative observance. It does not create new policies, funding, or direct obligations for any individuals or entities. The bill's sole mechanism is adding the designation to state law, with no additional provisions or implementation details provided.

To amend section 4511.01 of the Revised Code to designate certain OEPA and PUCO vehicles as public safety vehicles that are exempt from certain traffic laws and to make an appropriation.

To recognize that the national debt is a threat to the national security of the United States and to urge the United States Congress to commit to establishing an effective regular order for budgeting.

To amend sections 4303.271, 5743.15, and 5743.61 of the Revised Code to require the renewal of various licenses or permits related to liquor, tobacco, and vapor products within forty-eight hours of filing.

To enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.53, 4933.55, 4933.57, 4933.58, 4933.59, and 4933.60 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain public utilities from recovering political expenditure costs from their customers.

To amend sections 3501.05, 3503.09, 3503.12, 3503.13, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3503.28, 3503.30, 3503.33, 3505.181, 3505.183, 3599.11, 3599.18, 4506.07, 4507.06, and 4507.51; to enact new section 3503.11; and to repeal section 3503.11 of the Revised Code to create an automatic voter registration system.