Rep. Michele Grim

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 239 proposes to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. If enacted, this bill would officially recognize this commemorative week by adding section 5.266 to the Revised Code.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 243 designates April 5th as "Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day" in the state of Ohio. This bill enacts section 5.212 of the Revised Code to establish this new community service day.

Maddy summaryHB 221 designates April as "Arab American Heritage Month" in Ohio by adding Section 5.266 to the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill directly affects Ohio state institutions and agencies, requiring them to recognize the month annually. The key provision is the official state-level recognition, aligning with similar observances in other states and the federal government. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations beyond the designation.

To amend section 4301.13 of the Revised Code to allow retail liquor permit holders to offer a discount on dealcoholized wine under specified circumstances.

To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

Maddy summaryHCR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to adopt permanent daylight saving time as the standard time year-round. It does not change current time laws or directly affect residents, businesses, or other groups, as resolutions like this cannot enact policy. The bill serves only to express the legislature's position and encourage federal action on time standardization. It has no legal effect and cannot make daylight saving time permanent on its own.

To amend sections 120.521, 120.53, 1923.06, 1923.08, 3735.41, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.531 and 120.532 of the Revised Code to provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.

To amend sections 3317.14, 4117.10, 5126.24, and 5705.412; to enact new section 3317.13; and to repeal section 3317.13 of the Revised Code to require that all school district and educational service center teachers be paid a salary of at least $50,000.