Rep. Rachel Baker

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

Maddy summaryHB 517 proposes to amend Ohio law regarding special fees for shade tree maintenance. It allows municipalities to create districts for managing street trees and levy annual fees on properties within those districts. The key provision exempts nonprofit land conservation organizations (defined as IRS 501(c)(3) groups focused on land conservation) from these special fees. This directly affects property owners who would pay the fees and the exempt nonprofits. The bill does not change fee amounts or collection methods, only specifies who qualifies for the exemption.

To amend sections 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and to name this act the Better Access to Health Care Act.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 234) honoring Jack Cera, a former Ohio House legislator who served 24 years and held roles including minority whip. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to Cera's family and colleagues following his death, recognizing his service on committees like Finance and Agriculture, his community involvement, and his dedication to Ohio. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Norman G. Boyd as the 2025 National Big Brother of the Year. It directly recognizes Boyd, an individual recipient of this specific award from Big Brothers Big Sisters, without creating new laws or affecting any policies or programs. The resolution serves solely to commend his contributions to youth mentoring through the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. As a purely symbolic gesture, it has no practical impact beyond the commemoration.

Maddy summaryHB 474, the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides, requires nurse aides working in Ohio healthcare facilities to complete specialized dementia care training. This bill directly affects nurse aides employed in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings across the state. The key provision mandates that facilities ensure all nurse aides receive this training, which focuses on understanding and supporting patients with dementia. The law updates Ohio Revised Code sections 3721.28-3721.30 to establish this new training requirement.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 248 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tyjon Cousins for being selected as the 2025 National Little Brother of the Year. It recognizes his achievement in a youth mentorship program (likely organized by a non-profit, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters), though the resolution itself does not create new policy or affect any laws. The bill directly acknowledges one individual's participation in a specific award program. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 448 (Apply prescription drug rebates to cost-sharing requirements) requires health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers in Ohio to apply prescription drug rebates directly toward reducing the out-of-pocket costs patients pay for medications. This means savings from drug rebates - currently often retained by insurers - would lower patient copays, deductibles, or other cost-sharing amounts instead. The bill specifically targets how rebates are allocated under Ohio’s Revised Code, affecting insured patients who pay cost-sharing for prescription drugs. It does not change rebate amounts or drug pricing but alters how those rebates are used to benefit consumers. The policy change aims to make prescription medications more affordable for covered patients by redirecting savings.