Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 159) is a procedural resolution adopted on June 18, 2025, that authorizes the House of Representatives' Chief Administrative Officer to pay travel reimbursement to state representatives based on round-trip mileage from their residence to the state capital, using the most direct highway route. It specifically names Representative Ty Moore as the first recipient under this reimbursement structure. The bill does not create new policy or affect the public; it only establishes a payment method for existing legislative travel expenses. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects House members' reimbursement for official travel.
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Relative to the election of Ty Moore to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Don Jones of the 95th House District.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions. The bill directly honors Mr. Jones for his work supporting the legislative body. (1 sentence)
Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ross Allen Boggs, Jr., a former Ohio House member and community leader. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a legislator, teacher, coach, and township trustee. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups. The House formally adopted this memorial resolution on March 26, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Ohio Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio House Chambers for its 2025 model legislature event, contingent on facility availability. It directly affects the association and its student participants, who gain hands-on experience simulating state legislative processes. The bill is purely procedural, requiring no new regulations or funding, and simply grants permission for the facility use. It was adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives on March 24, 2025.
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.
To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not substantive legislation) that authorizes travel reimbursements for specific House members. It directs the Chief Administrative Officer to pay travel allowances based on round-trip mileage from each member's residence to the state capital for 66 named representatives. The bill does not create new policy or affect the public; it simply implements existing reimbursement rules for these individual legislators. It was adopted on February 5, 2025.
To delegate to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives authority to designate groups of members to prepare arguments for and against amendments to the Ohio Constitution proposed by the General Assembly; a person or persons to prepare an argument for any law, section, or item submitted to the electors by referendum petition; and a person or persons to prepare an argument against any constitutional amendment or law proposed by initiative petition.