Rep. Josh Williams

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a policy bill. HR 139 proposes to honor "Pope Leo XIV," described as the first pope from the United States, by highlighting his life and accomplishments. It contains no funding, regulatory changes, or direct impact on constituents. As a procedural resolution, it would be recorded in congressional records but does not create any new laws or affect government operations.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.

To amend sections 319.202, 319.302, 323.155, 323.158, 4503.0610, and 5323.02 and to enact sections 323.21 and 323.22 of the Revised Code to allow eligible homeowners to defer the payment of a portion of their property taxes.

To enact section 5534.931 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Interstate 70 in Franklin and Fairfield counties as the "CPL Lindsey William Mitchell Memorial Highway."

To amend section 5747.01 of the Revised Code to allow a personal income tax deduction for certain donations to churches and to name this act the Tithing Protection Act.

To enact sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413, 5.2414, and 5.268 of the Revised Code to make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture and to name this act the Agriculture Appreciation Act.

To amend sections 1533.10, 1533.11, 1533.111, 1533.32, and 1533.321 of the Revised Code to allow Ohio residents who are 65 and up, instead of 66 and up, to qualify for discounted hunting and fishing licenses and permits.

Maddy summaryHR 241 is a resolution to honor Charles James Kirk by commemorating his memory, likely through naming a public space or facility in his honor. This procedural bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to Kirk's legacy. It is intended to recognize his contributions or impact, though specific details about the commemoration are not provided in the abstract. As a non-substantive resolution, it requires congressional approval but does not affect existing legislation or regulations.

To amend sections 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.122, and 2923.17 and to enact section 2923.50 of the Revised Code to enact the Second Amendment Protection Act to safeguard the right to keep and bear arms.

To amend section 4303.182 and to enact section 4301.392 of the Revised Code to authorize a municipal corporation or township to allow Sunday sales of intoxicating liquor without local option election approval.