Rep. Joe Miller

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income and to name this act the Property Tax Refund Act.

Maddy summaryHB 358 requires that information on safe firearm storage be distributed to individuals purchasing firearms in Ohio. The bill would enact section 2923.251 of the Revised Code to mandate this distribution. This directly affects firearm dealers and state agencies involved in firearm transactions by requiring them to provide educational materials on secure storage practices. The key provision focuses on ensuring new firearm owners receive guidance on preventing accidents or unauthorized access.

To amend sections 3517.153, 3517.154, 3517.155, 3517.993, and 3599.40 and to enact section 3517.24 of the Revised Code to regulate the dissemination of deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media for the purpose of influencing the results of an election.

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11; to enact section 3131.01; and to repeal sections 3109.054, 3129.01, 3129.02, 3129.03, 3129.04, 3129.05, 3129.06, 3313.473, 3313.5320, 3319.90, 3345.562, and 3345.90 of the Revised Code to protect parents' rights to equitable access to medical care, behavioral health care, hygiene care, and educational opportunities for their children and to name this act the Parents' Rights to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (P.R.I.D.E.) Act.

Maddy summaryHB 315 designates May 29 as "Sojourner Truth Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill creates a ceremonial observance date without imposing new requirements or affecting specific groups. The key mechanism is adding the designation to official state law, formally recognizing the day annually. It does not alter any existing policies or create new obligations.

Proposing to amend Section 11 of Article XV of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to reconcile Ohio law with federal law regarding same sex marriage and to recognize the right to interracial marriage.

Maddy summaryHB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.

Maddy summaryHCR 6 is a concurrent resolution expressing Ohio's support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. It encourages the commission's work in planning and promoting events for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but formally endorses the commission's efforts to celebrate this historical milestone. It directly affects the commission's coordination of commemorative activities within Ohio.

Maddy summaryHR 101 is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional support for Cleveland, Ohio's bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but formally endorses the city's effort to bring the event to Northeast Ohio. The bill directly affects Cleveland's planning and promotion of the Games, though it has no direct impact on policy or beneficiaries. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive legislative measure.