Rep. Andrea White

To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

To amend section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates Graceworks Lutheran Services on reaching its 100th anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's long history of providing support programs for older adults and people with developmental disabilities. The House of Representatives has adopted the measure to honor the agency's contributions and will send an official copy of the resolution to the organization.

Maddy summaryHB 962 creates a new "Blue Star Mothers of America" specialty license plate in Ohio to honor mothers serving in the military. The bill establishes a dedicated fund where money collected from drivers who purchase these plates is directed to support various causes, including breast cancer care, autism awareness, and multiple sclerosis services. Additionally, the legislation designates specific funds for scholarships and educational programs administered by organizations such as Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and several universities. Motor vehicle registrants who choose this plate will contribute to these efforts, while the state registrar is responsible for distributing the funds to the designated groups.

To amend section 5103.17 and to enact sections 3107.018, 3107.019, 5103.171, and 5180.23 of the Revised Code regarding availability of information on and advertisement of adoptable children.

To amend sections 2151.412, 2151.421, 2151.423, 2151.429, 2151.467, 2151.468, 2903.01, 2903.11, 2919.22, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2941.1426, 5153.122, and 5153.16 and to enact sections 2151.4211, 2151.4235, 2151.89, and 5180.09 of the Revised Code to enact the Child Protection Reform Act.

To amend section 5104.30 and to enact section 5104.302 of the Revised Code to make foster caregivers and kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care.

To amend sections 109.57, 109.60, 2953.32, and 5122.311 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 221.40 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly, as subsequently amended, to align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 948 updates Ohio laws to improve electric bicycle safety by requiring driver's license exams to include knowledge of how to operate vehicles near electric bicycles. The bill also allows individuals who complete an approved motorcycle safety course within the last 60 days to skip the practical riding test for their endorsement. Additionally, it clarifies that a motorcycle endorsement permits the owner to operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. These changes aim to standardize testing procedures and promote education for riders and drivers alike.

To amend sections 3712.01, 3712.03, 3712.04, 3712.06, and 3712.062 and to enact sections 3712.20 and 3712.21 of the Revised Code regarding the regulation of hospice care programs.