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Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of William Nelson Morgan, a public servant and community leader from southeastern Ohio. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his extensive career in roles such as sheriff's deputy, court officer, mayor, and various association directorships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to recognize his contributions and transmit an official copy of the tribute to his family.
Maddy summaryThis bill permits the Forge Leadership Network to hold its 2026 model legislature inside the Ohio House Chambers. The measure allows the organization to use the state legislative facilities for a simulation where students learn about how government and laws are made. Access to the rooms is conditional on whether the space is available at the time of the event. The House Clerk will send a copy of this resolution to the organization to confirm the approval.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to provide a travel reimbursement to member Tex Fischer. The payment is calculated based on the round-trip mileage between the member's home and the seat of government using the most direct public highway route. The legislation was adopted on May 13, 2026, to cover travel expenses for this specific representative.
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 summaryThis bill authorizes the Ohio TeenPact Leadership School to hold its graduation ceremony in the Ohio House Chambers. It allows the school to use the legislative facilities to provide students with a practical understanding of how state government operates. The resolution permits this specific event while directing the House Clerk to send an official copy of the approval to the school.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Ohio Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio House Chambers to hold its 2025 model legislature event. The legislation allows students to participate in a simulation of the state legislative process, giving them hands-on experience with how laws are created and debated. The bill requires that the event take place in 2026, contingent on the availability of the facilities, and directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the organization. This procedural measure does not change any laws but instead grants permission for an educational program to use state facilities.