Rep. Heidi Workman

Maddy summaryHB 605 would formally include the Spearin doctrine in Ohio law for public construction projects. This means if a government agency provides inaccurate or incomplete plans or specifications, it becomes responsible for any resulting construction problems, not the contractor. The bill directly affects public contractors working on state or local government projects and government entities that create project plans. It establishes a clear legal standard to shift liability for issues caused by faulty government-provided plans.

To amend sections 323.12, 323.13, 325.31, 4503.06, 5709.56, and 5713.01 and to enact sections 323.123 and 5705.171 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing property taxes and other local taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 599 designates October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Memorial Day" in Ohio, establishing a ceremonial observance to honor an individual named Charlie Kirk. This procedural bill does not create new policies, alter existing laws, or affect any specific group or program. It solely adds a commemorative date to the state's calendar through an amendment to the Revised Code. The bill has no substantive policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.

To amend sections 323.131, 5713.03, 5713.30, 5713.31, 5713.32, and 5713.351; to enact new section 5713.36; and to repeal section 5713.36 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the law governing the property taxation of farmland.

To amend sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 and to enact sections 109.881, 3329.11, 3329.12, 3329.13, 3375.03, 3375.031, 3375.032, 4113.35, 4113.36, and 4113.37 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of online library database resources by public schools, public libraries, and state agencies.

Maddy summaryHCR 21 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; its sole purpose is to formally acknowledge this historical milestone. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the Marine Corps' service and legacy. As a procedural measure, it has no direct legislative impact beyond commemoration.

To amend section 5119.84 and to enact sections 109.96, 109.961, 109.962, 109.963, 109.964, 109.965, 109.966, 109.967, 109.968, 109.969, 109.9610, 109.9611, 109.9612, 109.9613, 109.9614, 109.9615, and 109.9616 of the Revised Code to impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one's self or another person.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

To enact section 5534.973 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 5 in Portage County and Trumbull County as the "83rd Ohio Division Memorial Highway."

To amend sections 4116.01, 4116.02, 4116.03, and 4116.04; to enact sections 4116.021, 4116.031, and 4116.05; and to repeal section 153.83 of the Revised Code to modify the law regarding project labor agreements in public improvement contracts.