Rep. David Thomas

Co-sponsor HB 98

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 98 establishes the Community Connectors Workforce Program by enacting a new section in the Revised Code. This program is designed to support workforce development initiatives. The bill also includes a specific appropriation of funds to support the program's operation, directly affecting individuals and communities involved in workforce training and employment efforts.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes a specific appropriation of funds, directly affecting state budget and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill establishes and funds the Community Connectors Workforce Program, directly supporting workforce development and training, which are educational initiatives.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes and funds a 'Community Connectors Workforce Program' to support workforce development and employment efforts.95% confidence

In committee May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 262

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Natural Family Month

Maddy summaryHB 262 proposes to designate the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month." This bill would establish this commemorative period by enacting a new section in the Revised Code.

In committee May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 248

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Revise the Auditor of State law

To amend sections 9.35, 117.11, 117.38, 117.44, 127.16, 149.10, 149.30, 169.13, 306.43, 307.86, 308.13, 317.06, 317.20, 319.04, 321.03, 501.09, 501.11, 507.12, 703.34, 731.14, 731.141, 733.81, 735.05, 749.31, 1533.13, 3313.27, 3314.011, 3315.18, 3315.181, 3317.035, 3318.48, 3328.16, 3375.39, 3375.92, 3381.11, 3709.15, 3717.071, 5117.12, 5310.06, 5705.12, 5705.121, 5923.30, and 6101.55 and to repeal sections 117.113, 117.251, 117.441, 117.51, 501.03, 3314.50, 4115.31, 4115.32, 4115.33, 4115.34, 4115.35, and 4115.36 of the Revised Code to make various changes regarding the Auditor of State.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill revises the Auditor of State law, which is central to government fiscal management and accountability, thus promoting fiscal responsibility within the Budget & Taxes topic.85% confidence

In committee May 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 166

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Harriet Tubman Day

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 166 designates March 10th as "Harriet Tubman Day." This bill enacts a new section of the Revised Code to officially recognize this date annually.

Passed May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 232

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Modify the law governing certain property tax complaints

Maddy summaryHB 232 proposes to modify the existing law that governs certain property tax complaints. It specifically amends sections 5715.19 and 5717.01 of the Revised Code. The provided abstract does not detail the specific changes or mechanisms that would affect property owners or the process for filing property tax complaints.

In committee Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 118

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

Passed Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 230

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Revise the joint venture title insurance company law

To amend sections 3953.01, 3953.21, 3953.26, and 3953.331; to enact new section 3953.36; and to repeal section 3953.36 of the Revised Code to amend the law related to joint venture title insurance companies.

In committee Apr 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 43

Signed into law · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school

Maddy summaryHB 43 proposes to waive the required minimum instructional hours specifically for Ashtabula Lakeside High School. This measure is intended to provide flexibility to the school because its building is currently unusable. If passed, the bill would allow the high school to operate without meeting the standard instructional hour requirements for a specified period.

EducationSupports EducationBill provides flexibility to a high school with an unusable building, allowing it to continue providing education and protecting student access during a crisis.92% confidence

Signed into law Apr 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 218

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Allow liquor permit holders to discount dealcoholized wine

To amend section 4301.13 of the Revised Code to allow retail liquor permit holders to offer a discount on dealcoholized wine under specified circumstances.

In committee Apr 9, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 205

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact the Future Educators Support Act

To enact sections 3301.24, 3301.82, 3319.70, 3345.83, and 6301.113 of the Revised Code to enact the Future Educators Support Act regarding financial support for student teachers, teaching as an in-demand job, and school district staffing surveys.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts the Future Educators Support Act regarding 'financial support for student teachers', implying new government spending or appropriations for an essential program.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill enacts the Future Educators Support Act, providing financial support for student teachers and promoting teaching as an in-demand job.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 205 provides financial support for student teachers and promotes teaching as an in-demand job, directly advancing employment and worker benefits.90% confidence

In committee Apr 2, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track