Rep. Beryl Piccolantonio

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.

To amend section 2923.11 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to prohibit a federally licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm unless the transferee passes a background check.

Maddy summaryHB 60 amends Ohio campaign finance rules to allow candidates for office to use campaign funds for certain childcare costs directly related to their campaign activities. This change applies specifically to candidates running for statewide offices and their campaign committees. The bill modifies existing provisions in the Revised Code to explicitly permit these childcare expenses as allowable campaign costs, while maintaining other campaign finance reporting requirements. It does not alter the overall campaign spending limits or create new financial obligations for candidates.

To amend sections 109.57, 2923.125, 2923.128, 2923.1213, and 2923.13 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 2923.28, 2923.29, 2923.30, and 2923.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act to allow certain persons to obtain a court order that temporarily restricts a person's access to firearms under specified circumstances.

To amend sections 3923.33, 3923.331, 3923.332, 3923.337, 3923.338, 3923.339, and 3923.42 and to enact section 3923.3310 of the Revised Code to provide Medigap policies for Medicare-eligible individuals under the age of 65.

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, titled "In memory of Brigid Kelly," is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Ohio state representative and Hamilton County auditor. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and pays tribute to Kelly's public service, including her work on eliminating the "pink tax" and her leadership as minority whip. The resolution also directs the Clerk to send a copy of the document to Kelly's family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Charles F. Kurfess, a former Ohio state representative and lawyer. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his service as Speaker of the House, his military duty in the Korean War, and his long career in law. The resolution directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Kurfess's family, serving as a formal record of respect rather than enacting new laws or policies.