Rep. Gayle Manning

Maddy summaryHR 5 requires all members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recite the standard Pledge of Allegiance ("I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all") at the start of each weekly session. This applies directly to every House member during the opening of every legislative week. The bill establishes a routine procedural requirement for House sessions without altering substantive laws or policies. It was adopted by the House on January 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 4 (adopted January 6, 2025) is a procedural bill authorizing the House of Representatives to continue paying employees their previous salaries during the transition period before the 136th General Assembly convenes. It specifically ensures staff employed preparatory to House organization receive compensation at the same rate they were paid during the prior session. The bill directly affects House employees involved in pre-session preparations and relates to the election process for the Clerk of the House. It does not change substantive law but addresses administrative staffing and compensation continuity.

To provide for the offering of the pledge of allegiance to the flag by the members of the House of Representatives at the opening session of each week.

Relative to the election of the assistant speaker pro tempore, the majority floor leader, the assistant majority floor leader, and the majority whips for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio.

Maddy summaryHR 7 allows the Speaker of the House to sign letters of recognition (such as commendations, congratulations, or condolences) on behalf of the House and send them directly to individuals or organizations, instead of passing formal resolutions. This applies when a request is submitted to the Speaker, who decides at their discretion whether to issue such a letter. The bill affects anyone or any group that requests recognition from the House, streamlining the process for informal acknowledgments. It does not change substantive policy but modifies how the House formally acknowledges external parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2) is a procedural resolution confirming the election of leadership positions for the Ohio House minority caucus in the 136th General Assembly. It formally elects C. Allison Russo as minority leader, Dontavius L. Jarrells as assistant minority leader, Dani Isaacsohn as minority whip, and Michele Grim as assistant minority whip, based on the caucus's prior selection. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 6, 2025, to establish these leadership roles for the upcoming legislative session. As a procedural matter, it does not create new policy but recognizes existing caucus choices.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 3) establishes the process for electing the Clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives. It specifies that the Clerk is elected by the House members and serves a two-year term. The bill was adopted by the Ohio House on January 6, 2025, and directly affects the House's internal operations by defining the Clerk's election and term length. It is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes beyond administrative structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the memory of Marigene Valiquette, a long-serving Ohio legislator who was the state's longest-serving woman in the General Assembly. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and tribute to her legacy of public service, leadership, and integrity. The measure directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and legacy of Carolyn Jean Prentiss, a former Ohio state legislator who passed away. It formally acknowledges her sixteen years of service in the Ohio House and Senate, highlighting her roles as a minority leader and advocate for community organizations. The resolution expresses the House's sympathy to her family and directs the Clerk to send a certified copy of the tribute to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of David Hobson, a former Ohio state senator and U.S. representative who passed away. It formally acknowledges his significant contributions to public service, particularly his support for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Springfield Air National Guard Base, and the NASA Glenn Research Center. The measure also recognizes his role as a devoted family man and expresses the House's condolences to his wife, Carolyn, and his children. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of this tribute to Hobson's family.