Rep. Scott Lipps

Co-sponsor HB 305

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards electronic filing of court documents; computerization

Maddy summaryHB 305 amends several Ohio Revised Code sections to update definitions and restrict how public funds can be used by local governments and legal aid organizations. The bill clarifies what constitutes a "political subdivision" and prohibits these entities from using taxpayer money to publish content that supports political candidates, promotes illegal activities, or engages in electioneering. Additionally, it limits legal aid funds to specific services for indigent clients and bars their use in criminal or fee-generating cases. The legislation also introduces new rules for public depositories, requiring them to notify governing boards if they are involved in federal regulatory corrective actions.

Passed May 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 528

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Increase criminal penalty for intimidating an election officer

Maddy summaryThis bill increases criminal penalties for actions that disrupt elections, specifically targeting the intimidation of election officers. It directly affects individuals who attempt to interfere with election duties or obstruct the voting process. Under the new provisions, trying to intimidate an official or prevent them from working would be classified as a fifth-degree felony, while other disruptive acts like damaging election supplies or loitering to hinder the vote would remain first-degree misdemeanors. The legislation aims to provide stricter consequences for those who use force, fraud, or improper means to obtain ballots or destroy election materials.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 501

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Create Study Committee on Small Business Retirement Options

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 101

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Modify the law regarding village dissolution

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HR 461

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Honoring Matt Kowalski on securing a 2024 Division I State Wrestling Championship title.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 472

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards voter registration, voting, and voting systems

In committee Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 15

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Urge inclusion of Peter "Pete" Rose on MLB Hall of Fame ballot

In committee Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 405

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Authorize income tax credit for disability-related home expenses

In committee Apr 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 427

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Enact Employment, Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 387

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Observing Rare Disease Day in Ohio, February 29, 2024.

Passed Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track