To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
To amend sections 319.302, 323.152, 323.156, 4503.065, and 4503.068 of the Revised Code to modify the amount of the homestead exemptions and owner-occupancy property tax credit.
To amend section 151.40 and to enact sections 122.65, 122.651, 122.652, 122.653, 122.654, 122.655, 122.657, 122.658, and 122.659 of the Revised Code to restore the Clean Ohio Fund to be administered by the Department of Development and the Clean Ohio Council.
Maddy summaryHB 40 increases the homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Ohio. It raises the exemption value from $25,000 to $100,000 for veterans with income under $125,000 (adjusted annually), and to $50,000 for those over $125,000. The bill also expands the exemption to surviving spouses of disabled veterans (and public service officers killed in duty) who meet income limits, with annual adjustments tied to the GDP deflator. This change replaces existing exemptions under related tax sections and applies to only one homestead per eligible person.
To amend sections 319.202, 5301.256, and 5323.02 of the Revised Code to modify the law that prohibits certain governments, businesses, and individuals from acquiring certain real property and to name this act the Ohio Property Protection Act.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the memory of Marigene Valiquette, a long-serving Ohio legislator who was the state's longest-serving woman in the General Assembly. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and tribute to her legacy of public service, leadership, and integrity. The measure directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Carolyn Jean Prentiss, a former Ohio state legislator who passed away. It formally acknowledges her sixteen years of service in the Ohio House and Senate, highlighting her roles as a minority leader and advocate for community organizations. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and directs the Clerk to send a certified copy of the tribute to them.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of David Hobson, a former Ohio state senator and U.S. representative who passed away. It formally acknowledges his significant contributions to public service, particularly his support for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Springfield Air National Guard Base, and the NASA Glenn Research Center. The measure also recognizes his role as a devoted family man and expresses the House's condolences to his wife, Carolyn, and his children. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of this tribute to Hobson's family.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the memory of Darrell W. Opfer, a former public official and community leader from Ohio. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' sympathy to his family and acknowledges his service as a teacher, county commissioner, state representative, and Peace Corps volunteer. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the tribute to Opfer's family.
Maddy summaryHR 651 is a commemorative resolution honoring Senator J. Kirk Schuring following his death. The bill expresses the House of Representatives' sympathies to his family and acknowledges his thirty-one years of service in the Ohio legislature, including his roles as acting speaker and president pro tempore. It also highlights his community involvement and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to his family. This measure serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
