Rep. Nick Santucci

Maddy summaryHB 139 requires property owners and maintenance entities to regularly inspect and test fire hydrant systems, water pipes, and associated equipment. It mandates annual inspections for all fire hydrants (including after each use) and annual checks for water pipes, with flow tests every five years for main pipes. All testing, repairs, and maintenance must be documented and kept for at least one year, available for fire marshal review. The bill aims to ensure hydrant systems remain operational and compliant with fire safety standards.

To enact sections 1787.01, 1787.02, 1787.03, 1787.04, 1787.05, 1787.06, 1787.07, 1787.08, 1787.09, 1787.10, 1787.11, 1787.12, and 1787.13 of the Revised Code to authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts and the levying of assessments therein.

To amend sections 3313.602, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.6031 of the Revised Code to enact The Pledge of Allegiance Act to require the Pledge of Allegiance in schools.

Maddy summaryHB 100 creates a temporary grant program for nonprofit retailers (501(c)(3) organizations) that sell donated physical goods. To qualify, retailers must provide job training and employment services for people facing employment barriers like disabilities, homelessness, or criminal history. Eligible retailers can receive grants covering up to 25% of state sales tax revenue from donated goods sales, capped at $1 million per retailer annually. Grants must be used exclusively for job training programs serving disadvantaged workers, with annual reporting to the state.

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 5.2322 and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to enact the Graduation Readiness and Development (GRAD) Act regarding exit orientation programs at public high schools and to designate September as "Workforce Development Month."

Maddy summaryThis Ohio House resolution (HR 36) formally recognizes the 74th annual National Day of Prayer observed on May 1, 2025. It encourages Ohioans to reflect on the historical role of prayer in society and the importance of religious freedom under U.S. and Ohio constitutions. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial recognition of an existing tradition established by federal law since 1998. It has no direct impact on specific groups or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state Department of Education to assign annual letter grades to every school district and individual school building based on specific performance metrics. The grading system evaluates factors such as annual measurable objectives, graduation rates, and student growth, with specific benchmarks set for each letter grade from A to F. To ensure transparency, the department must publish these grades on annual report cards that include two-year trend data and separate scores for key student subgroups like those with disabilities and gifted students. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department publicly present its proposed grading methods and benchmarks to legislative committees before finalizing the rules for implementation.

To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.

To amend section 151.40 and to enact sections 122.65, 122.651, 122.652, 122.653, 122.654, 122.655, 122.657, 122.658, and 122.659 of the Revised Code to restore the Clean Ohio Fund to be administered by the Department of Development and the Clean Ohio Council.

To amend sections 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, and 5321.131 of the Revised Code to prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the thin blue line flag and to name this act the Chief Steven DiSario Act.