Rep. Matt Huffman

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a travel reimbursement policy for a specific House member, allowing them to receive payment based on the distance traveled from their home to the seat of government. The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives is authorized to calculate and pay this allowance using round-trip mileage data for the named member, Bride Rose Sweeney. The provision applies only to this individual and does not create a general travel reimbursement system for all legislators.

Authorizing a joint convention of the Ohio General Assembly for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor and calling for a committee to wait upon the Governor in anticipation of his State of the State Address.

Authorizing a joint convention of the Ohio General Assembly for the purpose of receiving a message from the Governor and calling for a committee to wait upon the Governor in anticipation of his State of the State Address.

Maddy summaryHR 328 authorizes the Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio House Chambers for its 2026 model legislature event. This resolution permits student participants to experience a simulated legislative process in the actual state legislative chamber, providing hands-on education about government operations. The authorization does not create new laws or alter existing policies but facilitates a specific educational opportunity for students.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Robert Hinkle upon his retirement from the Ohio Auditor of State's Office. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill serves solely to recognize his service and does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 234) honoring Jack Cera, a former Ohio House legislator who served 24 years and held roles including minority whip. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to Cera's family and colleagues following his death, recognizing his service on committees like Finance and Agriculture, his community involvement, and his dedication to Ohio. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the House of Representatives to reimburse state legislators for travel expenses between their residences and the state capital, using the most direct highway route. It specifies that reimbursement is calculated based on actual round-trip mileage for each member, as listed in the resolution. The bill directly affects House members by establishing a standardized mileage-based payment method for official travel, without altering broader policy or affecting the public. It is a procedural measure adopted by the House to manage internal administrative costs.

Relative to the election of Ashley Bryan Bailey to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sedrick Denson of the 26th House District.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.