Rep. Bernie Willis

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that honors the Springfield Fire Rescue Division as the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year. It recognizes the department's history of service and acknowledges the bravery of its members, including volunteers, who protect the local community. The House of Representatives will send an official copy of this commendation to the fire division to publicly salute their dedication.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally recognizes Dr. Jo Alice Blondin as she retires from her position as president of Clark State College. It acknowledges her distinguished service and leadership during her tenure as the fifth president of the institution. The House of Representatives directs the Clerk to transmit an official copy of the resolution to Dr. Blondin to honor her contributions.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring L. Helen Rankin, a former Ohio state representative who passed away. It formally expresses condolences to her family and acknowledges her 16 years of public service, during which she served on the Finance and Appropriations and Human Resources committees. The resolution highlights her advocacy for women's health, children, and social services, and directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the document to her family.

Maddy summaryHB 650 would create a new state commission focused on frontier technologies, specifically quantum computing. The commission would study these emerging fields and provide recommendations to the legislature, though the bill does not specify concrete policy changes or direct impacts on residents or businesses. As a procedural measure, it establishes a body to analyze technology trends without implementing new regulations or funding. The bill is currently in committee review after its January 2026 introduction.

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

To amend sections 2307.66, 2917.211, and 2981.02 and to enact sections 2307.68 and 2907.312 of the Revised Code to enact the Innocence Act to prohibit an organization from failing to verify the age of a person attempting to access material that is obscene or harmful to juveniles, to prohibit a person from using another person's likeness to create sexual images of the other person, and to create a private right of action for each prohibited activity.

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, and 3715.60 and to enact sections 3313.8110, 3345.88, 3715.601, 3715.602, 3715.603, 3715.604, 3715.605, and 5101.548 of the Revised Code to regulate imitation meat and egg products.

To amend sections 3317.01, 5705.01, 5705.03, 5705.13, 5705.27, 5705.28, 5705.29, 5705.31, 5705.32, 5705.321, 5705.35, 5705.36, 5705.37, 5747.51, and 5747.53 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and alternative apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds.

To enact sections 3333.46, 3333.461, and 3333.462 of the Revised Code to establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program and related funds and to make an appropriation.