Rep. Bride Sweeney

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income and to name this act the Property Tax Refund Act.

To enact sections 4113.87, 4113.88, 4113.89, 4113.90, 4113.91, and 4113.92 of the Revised Code to enact the Consumer Protection Call Center Act regarding the eligibility of employers that relocate a call center to a foreign country to receive state grants, loans, and other benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 288 requires private construction project owners to pay contractors on time by amending Ohio's Revised Code (section 4113.61). This directly affects private property developers and project owners who hire contractors for construction work. The key provision establishes a legal obligation for owners to make payments according to agreed-upon schedules, preventing delays without requiring new payment terms. The bill creates a clear standard for timely payment in private construction contracts.

Maddy summaryHB 351 creates a 14-member Ohio Task Force on Gun Violence to study the issue and develop recommendations. The Task Force includes the Governor, Attorney General, health and youth agency directors, judicial leaders, legislative members, and community advocates. It will examine gun violence prevalence, evidence-based prevention programs, community revitalization, criminal justice approaches, and health factors affecting victims. The Task Force must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year of the bill's effective date, after which it will dissolve. This is a procedural measure focused on research and policy analysis, not direct legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 363 designates a specific week annually as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Ohio through a statutory update in the Revised Code. This formal recognition aims to increase public awareness about eating disorders among Ohio residents during that designated period. The bill does not create new programs or funding but establishes a recurring annual observance to highlight the issue. It directly affects Ohio residents by formally acknowledging the importance of eating disorder awareness through state-level recognition.

To amend sections 2919.25, 2923.13, and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of domestic violence to include a person with whom the offender is in a dating relationship and to expand the offense of weapons under disability to include a person subject to a domestic violence protection order and a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Maddy summaryHB 358 requires that information on safe firearm storage be distributed to individuals purchasing firearms in Ohio. The bill would enact section 2923.251 of the Revised Code to mandate this distribution. This directly affects firearm dealers and state agencies involved in firearm transactions by requiring them to provide educational materials on secure storage practices. The key provision focuses on ensuring new firearm owners receive guidance on preventing accidents or unauthorized access.

To amend sections 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2953.35, and 5502.411 and to repeal section 2923.111 of the Revised Code to repeal the changes made by S.B. 215 of the 134th General Assembly to the laws regarding a concealed handgun licensee's duty to carry the license and notify law enforcement if the licensee is carrying a concealed handgun and to rename concealed handgun licenses as basic competency licenses.

Maddy summaryHR 148 is a non-binding resolution urging Ohio residents to safely store and secure their firearms. It does not create new legal requirements or penalties but serves as a public recommendation to firearm owners. The resolution directly addresses Ohioans who own firearms, encouraging practices to prevent unauthorized access or accidents. As a symbolic measure, it has no enforceable policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 329 designates February 1st as "Ohio World Hijab Day" through a new section in the Ohio Revised Code. This ceremonial bill formally recognizes the day without creating new policies, funding, or affecting specific groups. It serves solely as a symbolic observance by the state.