Rep. Bill Dean

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Dr. Samuel Wallace Speck, Jr., a former Ohio legislator and public servant. It formally recognizes his contributions to his community and family while expressing the House's sympathy to his loved ones. The resolution directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Speck's family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryHR 651 is a commemorative resolution honoring Senator J. Kirk Schuring following his death. The bill expresses the House of Representatives' sympathies to his family and acknowledges his thirty-one years of service in the Ohio legislature, including his roles as acting speaker and president pro tempore. It also highlights his community involvement and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to his family. This measure serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the memory of Dan Ramos, a late Ohio state representative and the first Latino to hold a legislative leadership position in either party. It formally recognizes his contributions to the community and his career, which included serving as a page, aide, and policy analyst before his election to the House. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to them. This measure is purely symbolic and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 37 amends Ohio law to increase penalties for operating a vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill specifically raises the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers under twenty-one years old and establishes specific thresholds for various controlled substances, including marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine, that constitute impairment. These changes directly affect individuals who operate vehicles or watercraft while impaired, subjecting them to stricter legal consequences if they exceed the new limits. By defining precise chemical concentrations for different substances, the legislation aims to clarify what constitutes a violation for law enforcement and the courts.

Maddy summaryHB 497 amends Ohio Revised Code sections to update how legal notices and advertisements are published by state agencies and local governments. The bill requires newspapers to offer a government rate for these mandatory publications that does not exceed the lowest rate charged to other advertisers. It also mandates that required notices be posted on an official public notice website alongside their newspaper publication, ensuring free public access to this information. Additionally, the legislation allows for abbreviated versions of repeated notices online and clarifies formatting requirements for legal ads. Specific provisions also address extending the jurisdiction of the Erie County Municipal Court and modifying educational requirements for public children services caseworkers.

Maddy summaryHB 331 modifies how legal notices, such as those related to village dissolution, must be published by requiring them to be posted on an official public notice website in addition to appearing in newspapers. The bill mandates that the publisher of the newspaper hosting the official public notice site cannot charge state agencies or political subdivisions for this online posting. Furthermore, the legislation allows for abbreviated versions of these notices to be posted online after the initial full publication in a newspaper, provided the summary clearly describes the notice's purpose and includes contact information.

Maddy summaryHB 531, known as Braden's Law, establishes new criminal penalties for sexual extortion, which involves threatening to release private images to force someone into performing acts, paying money, or providing additional photos. The bill specifically defines private images to include content involving nudity, sexual activity, or extreme violence, and it sets felony charges that become more severe if the victim is a minor, elderly person, or disabled adult. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the legal responsibilities of digital service providers regarding deceased users' accounts, requiring them to comply with court orders for disclosure or termination while protecting them from liability when acting in good faith.

Maddy summaryHB 496 updates the legal procedures for local governments in Ohio to issue general obligation bonds by clarifying the specific information that must be included in legislation submitted to voters. The bill requires taxing authorities to provide detailed estimates of bond interest rates and the resulting property tax increases, which must then be independently verified by county auditors before an election is held. It also establishes strict timelines for filing these documents and mandates that election ballots clearly display the bond amount, repayment period, and the estimated additional tax burden on property owners. By standardizing these disclosure requirements, the bill aims to ensure voters receive consistent and accurate financial data when deciding on local debt financing.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The proposed federal law would require states to collect documentary proof of citizenship when people register to vote and to remove noncitizens from existing voter rolls. By adopting this resolution, the Ohio legislature is formally requesting that Congress enact these specific measures to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the state handles childhood sexual abuse registrants and child abuse reporting by shifting the penalty for failing to register from criminal to civil, while removing restrictions on where these individuals can live. It also establishes a new crime called grooming and extends the time limits for prosecuting violations of laws requiring the reporting of child abuse or neglect. Specifically, the legislation sets longer windows for legal action in cases involving DNA matches, fraud, or when victims discover the offense later, ensuring that prosecutions can occur even years after the original incident.