Rep. Kevin Miller

Maddy summaryHB 954 amends state laws to create specific definitions for renewable biomass and related terms, such as agricultural materials, forestry products, and waste byproducts. The bill directly affects industries involved in manufacturing, agriculture, and waste management by clarifying what materials qualify as renewable biomass for regulatory purposes. Key provisions include defining forest thinnings and sustainably managed forests while explicitly excluding certain hazardous or non-compliant materials from these categories. Additionally, the legislation updates the definition of solid waste disposal to clarify that storing renewable biomass feedstocks before conversion is not considered illegal dumping.

To support and encourage the work of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State in providing a premier educational and leadership program to the youth of Ohio.

To amend section 2921.04 and to enact section 2921.06 of the Revised Code to create the offense of jury tampering and to include a public servant in the offense of intimidation of an attorney, victim, witness, or public servant in a criminal case.

Maddy summaryHB 948 updates Ohio laws to improve electric bicycle safety by requiring driver's license exams to include knowledge of how to operate vehicles near electric bicycles. The bill also allows individuals who complete an approved motorcycle safety course within the last 60 days to skip the practical riding test for their endorsement. Additionally, it clarifies that a motorcycle endorsement permits the owner to operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. These changes aim to standardize testing procedures and promote education for riders and drivers alike.

To enact section 2305.322 of the Revised Code to establish a liability framework for participants, sponsors, and spectators during motorized off-road activities.

To enact section 5534.455 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 19 in Crawford County as the "Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki Memorial Highway."

To enact section 5534.456 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 20 in Lake County as the "Patrolman Karl E. Bushong Memorial Highway."

Maddy summaryHB 249 amends three sections of Ohio's Revised Code (2907.09, 2907.39, and 4301.25) to enact the "Indecent Exposure Modernization Act." The bill's abstract does not specify the exact changes to these code sections or the concrete policy modifications. Therefore, a detailed summary of the bill's provisions, affected parties, or key mechanisms cannot be provided based on the available abstract. The abstract only confirms the bill's purpose is to enact this specific modernization act through these code amendments.

To amend sections 2911.11, 2911.12, and 2911.13 of the Revised Code to modify the offenses of burglary, aggravated burglary, breaking and entering, and trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present.

Maddy summaryHR 378 is a commemorative resolution honoring Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty. The bill formally records the House of Representatives' sympathy for his family and acknowledges his service and character. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Captain Koval's family.