Rep. Nick Santucci

To enact section 5534.973 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 5 in Portage County and Trumbull County as the "83rd Ohio Division Memorial Highway."

Maddy summaryHB 159 creates a state grant program to help Ohio manufacturers adopt new manufacturing technologies. The bill establishes this program under Ohio law (section 122.162 of the Revised Code) and allocates state funds to support it. This program directly affects Ohio-based manufacturers who apply for and receive grants to upgrade their technology capabilities. The key mechanism is providing financial assistance for technology adoption, with funding secured through the state budget.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 234) honoring Jack Cera, a former Ohio House legislator who served 24 years and held roles including minority whip. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to Cera's family and colleagues following his death, recognizing his service on committees like Finance and Agriculture, his community involvement, and his dedication to Ohio. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.

To enact section 5534.448 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of United States Route 6 in Lorain County as the "Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway."

Maddy summaryHR 203 is a concurrent resolution honoring Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church for its 100th anniversary. It provides no new policies, funding, or legal changes - it serves solely as symbolic recognition of the church's centennial milestone. The resolution directly affects the church and its congregation by formally acknowledging their historical significance. This is a procedural, non-binding gesture with no practical impact beyond commemoration.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 202) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the McDonald High School boys track and field team for being named co-champions of the 2025 Division III State Championship. It directly recognizes the team's athletic achievement through a formal congressional acknowledgment. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute.

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."

Maddy summaryHCR 8 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to permanently extend the tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It does not change tax law itself but formally requests federal lawmakers to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. The resolution directly affects the state legislature's position and its representatives who may advocate for this stance with federal officials. It has no legal effect on current tax rates or policy.

To amend sections 2903.41, 2905.01, 2905.02, 2905.32, and 2971.03 of the Revised Code to enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act to increase the penalty for human trafficking of a minor or person with a developmental disability, kidnapping, and abduction.