Rep. Michele Grim

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the University of Toledo men's cross country team for winning the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championship. It honors the athletes and their coach, Tito Medrano, for their historic first title and demonstrates the team's skill and sportsmanship. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the team as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the University of Toledo women's cross country team for winning the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championship. It recognizes the athletes' fourth consecutive league title and highlights their determination, the support of their coaching staff, and the contributions of their community. The House of Representatives will send an official copy of this resolution to the team to honor their achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 586 creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the text "Weirdo Cat Lovers of Cleveland." Motor vehicle owners who choose this plate will pay a fee that goes into a state fund, which the bill directs to various charitable organizations. The designated recipients include groups focused on health issues like cancer and autism, as well as foundations supporting education, scholarships, and youth programs. The legislation also establishes rules for how these organizations must use the donated money, such as restricting funds from certain cancer groups to specific patient services.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "Blue Star Banner" license plate available to the immediate family members of U.S. military personnel currently serving on active duty. Eligible applicants, who include spouses, parents, siblings, children, and grandparents, must provide proof of their relative's active service and pay a standard registration fee plus a ten-dollar administrative charge. Once approved, the registrar will issue these special plates featuring a specific logo and county identification stickers to recognize the family's connection to the armed forces. The legislation also includes a provision prohibiting individuals from falsely claiming this relationship to obtain the plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific days and weeks in Ohio to honor agriculture, including Farmer's Day, FFA Week, 4-H Week, and Ohio Soil Health Week. It also updates the rules for deputy apiarists, who inspect bee hives, by clarifying their appointment process, compensation, and reporting requirements to the state director of agriculture. The legislation establishes that these deputies serve at the pleasure of the county board and must submit inspection reports and expense claims for director approval before receiving payment. Additionally, the bill repeals an older, conflicting section of the Revised Code regarding these agricultural designations.

Maddy summaryHB 81 designates specific sections of roads and a bridge across Ohio with new names to honor individuals who served in law enforcement, the military, and emergency services. The bill affects various counties by officially renaming highways such as State Route 39 in Carroll County to the "Sheriff Dale R. Williams Memorial Highway" and Interstate 77 in Akron to the "American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Memorial Highway." Under this legislation, the state director of transportation is authorized to install physical markers along these routes to display the new commemorative titles. This measure serves as a formal recognition of public service rather than altering traffic laws or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 75 in Lucas County as the "Marigene Valiquette Memorial Highway" in honor of Marigene Valiquette. The legislation applies to the northbound and southbound lanes between Dorr Street and U.S. Route 24 and authorizes the Director of Transportation to place markers along the road to display the new name. By renaming this stretch of highway, the bill directly affects drivers and travelers who use that portion of the interstate. The measure is a commemorative action intended to recognize an individual through a permanent change to the road's official title.

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes adoption laws by updating specific sections of the state's Revised Code and clarifying the exclusive jurisdiction of probate courts over various legal matters. While the text primarily defines the probate court's authority over wills, estates, guardianships, and medical decisions, it explicitly includes the power to hear and determine petitions for adoption. The legislation ensures that these family law cases remain within the probate court system unless other laws assign jurisdiction elsewhere, streamlining the legal process for adoption and related family matters.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for selecting members of the State Teachers Retirement Board to ensure a mix of expertise and independence. It establishes specific qualifications for board seats, requiring that investment-focused members have direct experience in managing assets while prohibiting them from having worked for the retirement system or related financial firms in the last three years. The legislation also clarifies how these members are appointed, designating roles for the director of education, the state treasurer, and elected officials, while maintaining seats for current and retired teachers. These changes aim to structure the board's composition to better reflect professional investment knowledge and prevent conflicts of interest, without altering the terms of those already serving on the board.

Maddy summaryHB 111 increases the potential prison sentences for individuals convicted of third-degree felony domestic violence and establishes a legal presumption that such offenders should be sentenced to prison rather than probation. This change applies specifically to repeat offenders who have a history of domestic violence convictions or related offenses against family or household members. The bill also mandates minimum prison terms for cases involving pregnant victims, ensuring stricter penalties when the offender knew the victim was pregnant at the time of the crime. Additionally, the legislation expands the ability of corporations and organizations to file for protection orders if they are targeted by domestic violence threats.