Rep. Mike Loychik

Primary HB 232

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Create Historical and Patriotic Education license plate

Maddy summaryHB 232 amends Ohio law to establish a "Historical and Patriotic Education" specialty license plate, allowing vehicle owners to contribute funds to support various causes. The bill directs money collected from this plate to a wide range of organizations, including groups focused on cancer research and patient care, autism awareness, disability support, and youth scholarship programs. Additionally, the legislation allocates funds to specific universities to provide scholarships for Ohio residents attending those institutions. Motor vehicle registrants who choose this plate will directly fund these designated initiatives through their registration fees.

In committee Jun 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Modify Campaign Finance Law re: foreign nationals, state issues

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly funding political campaigns, ballot issues, or election-related communications within the state. It also bars state political entities from accepting or using money from foreign nationals for these purposes and makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly help facilitate such transactions. Violations of these rules carry criminal penalties, including fines and potential jail time, with the attorney general responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases.

Passed May 31, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 347

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Presume certain vehicles for agricultural purposes re: sales tax

Maddy summaryHB 347 simplifies the process for farmers in Ohio to prove that certain vehicles and trailers are used for agricultural purposes, thereby exempting them from sales tax. Instead of relying on a generic exemption certificate, eligible farmers can verify their status by submitting copies of their federal Schedule F tax returns for the three most recent years to the tax commissioner. Once the commissioner issues an identification number based on these documents, farmers can present this number to vendors to automatically qualify for the tax exemption without needing additional proof. The bill also clarifies that vendors are generally relieved of tax liability if they accept a valid exemption certificate, except in cases involving fraud or specific misuse of the exemption. This change aims to reduce administrative burdens for agricultural businesses while maintaining oversight to prevent improper tax avoidance.

Passed May 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 587

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards certain forms of solicitation-Medicare supplement policy

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state insurance regulations to restrict the Superintendent of Insurance from banning specific methods of marketing Medicare supplement policies. It explicitly allows for solicitation through printed materials left at homes, in-person visits at residences or public areas, and electronic communications like texts and social media messages, while still permitting the Superintendent to ban in-person sales at nursing homes and residential care facilities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that these policies cannot deny coverage for preexisting conditions if medical advice was sought within six months of the policy start date and requires the creation of new rules to standardize policy terms, claims handling, and premium increase procedures.

In committee May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 160

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards limitations imposed by health insurers on dental care

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 486

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Enact Aisha's Law

In committee Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 431

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Observing April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child in Ohio.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 350

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate Lance Corporal Austin B. Schwenk Memorial Highway

In committee Apr 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 447

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Regards property tax exemptions, restrictions and land value

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 434

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Create Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Pilot Program

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track