Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Richard D. Brown for his exemplary service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It honors his long tenure, legal background, and leadership on various committees such as Veterans Affairs and Criminal Justice. The resolution commends his dedication to his constituents and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally honors Casey Weinstein, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, for his service to the state and his constituents in Summit County. The resolution recognizes his background as a United States Air Force Academy graduate and his work on various committees, including those focused on veterans' affairs and technology. It expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his dedication and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the commendation to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Jena Powell for her service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to her as a gesture of appreciation. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of her legislative work and leadership in Miami and Darke Counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Elliot Forhan for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It designates him as an esteemed representative and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture honoring his legislative work and community leadership rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Mike Loychik for his distinguished service as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. It honors his background as a U.S. Air Force veteran, business owner, and community leader who served constituents in Trumbull, Ashtabula, and Knox counties. The resolution commends his work on various committees and his leadership roles, including co-chairing the Sportsmen's Caucus for Ohio. Finally, it directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of this commendation to Loychik.

Maddy summaryHB 602 exempts home education learning pods from county and township zoning restrictions that would otherwise limit where they can be located. The bill prevents local zoning boards from imposing extra rules specifically targeting these groups, though it maintains the requirement that properties must still meet general zoning standards applicable to all buildings. Additionally, the legislation updates definitions within child care regulations to clarify terms such as "child care," "child day camp," and "chartered nonpublic school." These changes directly affect families organizing home education pods and local governments responsible for zoning and child care oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Jo Ann Davidson, a former Ohio state legislator who served as the first female Speaker of the House. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to her family and acknowledges her significant contributions to Ohio public service and leadership. The resolution directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Davidson's family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryHB 214 establishes detailed requirements for community schools in Ohio by mandating that their contracts with sponsors include specific provisions regarding student attendance, financial auditing, and nonsectarian operations. The bill requires these schools to maintain licensed classroom teachers while allowing limited exceptions for noncertificated staff and mandates that they provide at least 920 hours of learning annually to a minimum of 25 students. Additionally, the legislation outlines strict rules for facility usage, insurance coverage, and compliance with state education standards, ensuring that community schools operate with the same accountability measures as traditional school districts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals in the state to publish a list of standard charges for services that patients can schedule in advance, known as shoppable services. Hospitals must make this list available in a machine-readable format and update it to include at least 400 services within two years, increasing to 500 services within four years. The legislation also restricts hospitals from selling or using personal data collected from their online price tools for targeted advertising. Additionally, the state health director is tasked with monitoring compliance and maintaining a public list of hospitals that fail to meet these new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Ohio Constitution to ban individuals holding citizenship in any country other than the United States from serving in elected public offices. The amendment requires the Secretary of State to verify a candidate's citizenship status and would apply to all elected positions within the state and its local political subdivisions. If passed by a two-thirds vote in the legislature and approved by voters, the rule would take effect immediately upon adoption.