Rep. Melanie Miller

Maddy summaryHR 241 is a resolution to honor Charles James Kirk by commemorating his memory, likely through naming a public space or facility in his honor. This procedural bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to Kirk's legacy. It is intended to recognize his contributions or impact, though specific details about the commemoration are not provided in the abstract. As a non-substantive resolution, it requires congressional approval but does not affect existing legislation or regulations.

To amend sections 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.122, and 2923.17 and to enact section 2923.50 of the Revised Code to enact the Second Amendment Protection Act to safeguard the right to keep and bear arms.

To amend sections 3705.01 and 3705.09 of the Revised Code to require an institution to offer genetic testing to confirm paternity when a child is born to unwed parents and to name this act the Right to Know Act.

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 summaryHB 4 designates September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day" in the state's Revised Code. This procedural bill establishes an annual observance to raise public awareness about stillbirth prevention. It directly affects Ohio residents by creating a designated day for education and community efforts related to stillbirth. The bill does not change existing laws or allocate funding; it simply names a specific date for awareness purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 154 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Ashland High School boys bowling team for winning the 2025 United States High School Bowling National Championship. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to publicly recognize the team's achievement. The resolution would be adopted by the House of Representatives as a formal expression of commendation. This type of resolution is standard practice for acknowledging specific accomplishments by groups or individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 204 designates March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" in Ohio. The bill adds this commemorative date to the state's official calendar under section 5.212 of the Revised Code. It directly honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-African American women's unit that served in WWII. This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.

To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.09, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.23, 3503.28, 3505.181, 3509.02, 3509.04, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.07, 3513.18, 3513.19, 3513.191, 3513.257, 3517.012, 3517.013, and 3599.12; to enact section 3503.071; and to repeal sections 3513.192 and 3513.20 of the Revised Code to require an elector to register as a member of a political party in order to participate in that party's primary election.

Maddy summaryHCR 15 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1907, the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply expresses support for the companion bill in the House. The resolution serves as a formal request to Congress, not a policy change. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force and does not alter existing law.