Rep. Thomas Hall

To amend sections 319.301, 319.302, 523.06, 1545.21, 3316.041, 3316.06, 3358.11, 3505.06, 5705.03, 5705.218, 5705.2111, 5705.221, 5705.233, 5705.261, and 5705.412 and to repeal section 5705.192 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies.

To amend sections 3313.669, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, and 5502.99 and to enact section 5502.264 of the Revised Code regarding a statewide behavioral threat management operational process for public and chartered nonpublic schools.

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.

To amend sections 3311.053, 3501.01, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3513.04, 3513.05, 3513.052, and 3513.19 and to repeal sections 3513.254, 3513.255, 3513.256, and 3513.259 of the Revised Code to require state and school district board members to be nominated by primary election and to appear on the ballot with a party designation.

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.068, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.

Maddy summaryHB 107 officially designates a specific stretch of Interstate 90 in Cleveland, running between East 72nd and East 105th Streets, as the "Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick Memorial Highway." This change directly affects drivers and travelers using that portion of the interstate by formally naming it in honor of a local firefighter. The bill authorizes the state director of transportation to install physical signs along the road to display the new name. Once effective, this legislation serves as a permanent commemorative marker rather than altering any traffic rules or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Ohio's career-technical education laws by strengthening oversight for community schools and clarifying substitute teacher licensing. The bill requires school sponsors to conduct monthly financial and enrollment reviews, report findings to officials, and provide technical assistance to ensure schools follow their contracts and maintain performance standards. It also establishes new rules for substitute teaching licenses, allowing educators with related degrees to teach for unlimited days or those with unrelated degrees to teach for one semester with approval. Additionally, the legislation sets a transition timeline for existing career-technical teachers to adopt new professional or workforce development licenses while permitting them to continue renewing their current credentials until the deadline.

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 4503.065, and 4503.066 of the Revised Code to authorize an enhanced property tax homestead exemption for certain long-term homeowners.

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact sections 1315.131, 5502.80, and 5747.87 of the Revised Code to levy a transfer fee on money transmissions, to authorize an income tax credit based on the amount of the transfer fees paid, and to name this act Ohio's Withholding Illegal Revenue Entering Drug Markets (WIRED) Act.

Maddy summaryHB 139 requires property owners and maintenance entities to regularly inspect and test fire hydrant systems, water pipes, and associated equipment. It mandates annual inspections for all fire hydrants (including after each use) and annual checks for water pipes, with flow tests every five years for main pipes. All testing, repairs, and maintenance must be documented and kept for at least one year, available for fire marshal review. The bill aims to ensure hydrant systems remain operational and compliant with fire safety standards.