Rep. Kevin Miller

To amend sections 124.11 and 124.30 and to enact section 737.061 of the Revised Code regarding training schools for prospective law enforcement officers and filling a vacant police department position without a competitive examination.

Maddy summaryHR 297 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Ohio House of Representatives to formally honor the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team as the 2025 Division VI State Champions. The resolution recognizes the team's championship victory, sportsmanship, and dedication, specifically crediting coach Katie Hill for fostering their success. It directs the House Clerk to send a signed copy of the resolution to the team as a ceremonial tribute. This resolution has no legal effect and serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of the team's athletic achievements.

Maddy summaryHB 213 designates a specific portion of Interstate 70 in Licking County as the "Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway." This bill changes the official name of that highway segment for signage and government records. It directly affects drivers, local communities, and state transportation departments using that section of I-70. The change is purely administrative, adding a commemorative name without altering traffic laws or funding.

To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."

To amend sections 3301.16, 3301.53, 3313.671, 5104.014, 5104.015, 5104.017, 5104.018, and 5104.019 and to enact section 3301.532 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing childhood immunizations and exemptions and to name this act the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions "C.H.O.I.C.E." Act.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 584 proposes to create a new section of the Revised Code, section 3345.67. This legislation specifically addresses the limits placed on athletic scholarships for foreign students attending state institutions of higher education. The bill aims to establish new rules or guidelines for how many or what type of athletic scholarships these students can receive.

Maddy summaryHCR 23 is a concurrent resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and its Chaplain Corps. It expresses the state legislature's support for commemorating this milestone in military history. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition. This is a procedural, non-binding resolution with no direct impact on citizens or government operations.

Maddy summaryHB 568 would limit the amount that can be withheld from payments to contractors until a private construction project is completed. The bill, which would create section 4113.63 in Ohio's Revised Code, sets a maximum cap on the holdback amount project owners may retain. This directly affects private construction contractors and project owners by reducing the financial burden on contractors who often face delayed payments. The policy change aims to improve cash flow for contractors by ensuring they receive a larger portion of payments during project execution.

Maddy summaryHB 544 amends Ohio Revised Code section 2921.32 to expand the legal definition of obstructing justice. This change broadens the types of conduct considered obstructive, potentially including additional actions that interfere with legal proceedings. The bill directly affects individuals who engage in conduct interfering with investigations or court processes by increasing the range of behaviors that could be classified as a criminal offense. The key mechanism is the amendment to the specific code section, which redefines the scope of what constitutes obstructing justice.

To enact section 5534.429 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Athens County as the "Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway."