Rep. Rick Dell'Aquila

Maddy summaryHB 645 proposes creating a refundable tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent exceed five percent of their income. The bill would allow eligible individuals to claim this financial assistance directly on their state tax returns to offset the cost of housing. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for pass-through entities, such as partnerships or S corporations, to file a single tax return on behalf of their investors who are subject to state income tax. This mechanism would simplify the filing process for these businesses while ensuring investors receive their appropriate share of any credits or payments.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program to allow the state to collect unpaid medical costs from the estates of individuals who received long-term care services. It expands the definition of an "estate" to include various types of property and assets held in trusts or joint ownership, ensuring these resources can be used to repay the state. The law also clarifies when recovery can occur, specifically protecting the homes of permanently institutionalized individuals if their spouses or certain children still live there, while requiring the state to notify applicants about these recovery rules. Additionally, the bill provides options for reducing or waiving recovery amounts for participants in specific insurance partnership programs or in cases of proven undue hardship.

Maddy summaryHB 79 allows electric distribution utilities to create and submit plans for energy efficiency and demand reduction programs to the Public Utilities Commission. To get approval, utilities must provide detailed information about their proposed programs, including costs, expected energy savings, and how they will be funded without double-charging customers. The bill also defines specific terms like "behavioral energy savings" and requires utilities to include plans for improving smart grid technology and managing peak demand. Once approved, these portfolios enable utilities to help residential and business customers save energy while ensuring the programs remain cost-effective and fair.

Maddy summaryHB 390 updates the rules for handling leftover money from property foreclosure sales in Ohio. When a sale generates more money than needed to pay debts, the court clerk must notify the property owner about the surplus balance. The bill establishes specific mailing procedures and timelines for delivering these notices, depending on whether the balance is large or small and whether the owner's address is known. If the owner does not claim the funds within a set period, the money is treated as unclaimed property and handled according to existing state laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the official job title for physician assistants from "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in Ohio state law. The legislation updates numerous sections of the Revised Code to reflect this new terminology and adjusts related definitions for other advanced practice nurses. Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified medical professionals who can perform physical and psychiatric examinations for state civil service applicants, including those seeking employment as police officers or firefighters. These changes apply to various licensing boards and state agencies that regulate or employ these healthcare workers.

Maddy summaryHB 328 amends state laws to specifically address the theft of catalytic converters by elevating such offenses from general theft to a distinct felony charge. The bill mandates that stealing a catalytic converter is automatically classified as a fifth-degree felony, with the severity increasing to a fourth-degree felony if the offender has a prior conviction for catalytic converter theft. Additionally, the legislation imposes specific fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for business entities involved in these thefts and directs that these fines be paid to local law enforcement agencies. By creating these targeted penalties, the bill aims to provide stricter legal consequences for individuals and companies stealing these vehicle parts.

Maddy summaryHB 675 establishes a Social Work Internship Grant Program to provide financial support for social work interns. The bill also creates specific tax exemptions for grants received under this program, shielding them from state and local income taxes. Additionally, the legislation updates definitions for municipal taxable income and outlines rules for calculating income for both residents and nonresidents, including provisions for net operating losses and various types of exempt income such as military pay and social security benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies and local government units from using public money to buy U.S. or Ohio flags that were not manufactured in the United States. It directly affects government entities such as county offices, townships, and municipal corporations by restricting their purchasing choices for these specific flags. The law requires that any flag acquired with taxpayer funds must be produced domestically, ensuring that the purchase supports U.S. manufacturing.

Maddy summaryHB 370 clarifies the Ohio Department of Transportation's authority and responsibilities regarding state highways located within cities and villages. The bill grants the Director of Transportation broad powers to alter, construct, and maintain these roads, including the ability to purchase or appropriate land for improvements like bridges, bike paths, and drainage systems. It also allows the department to acquire property in the name of the state or, in specific cases involving railroads and utilities, directly in the name of those entities. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly states that the state has no mandatory duty to repair state highways inside municipal limits unless the local government requests and approves the work.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the walleye as the official state fish, a symbolic honor that does not change any laws or regulations. The legislation directly affects the state by formally recognizing the walleye in official records and documents. It does not alter fishing rules, create new programs, or allocate funding, serving only as a commemorative measure.