Rep. Jim Hoops

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 Ohio House resolution formally acknowledges the Pulaski Garden Club for its centennial anniversary in April 2026. The bill directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the organization as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create any new laws or policy changes, serving only as a symbolic acknowledgment of the club's contributions to the community.

To amend sections 123.01, 123.17, and 5913.09 and to enact section 123.012 of the Revised Code to authorize the state to enter into an enhanced lease agreement, with a private entity, to utilize unproductive and unused state real property, to empower a board of trustees of a state university and the Adjutant General to lease land, and to name this act the Advancing Strategic State and Military Asset Efficiency and Transformation (ASSET) Act.

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 is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the Napoleon High School girls bowling team for winning the 2026 Division II State Championship. It honors the athletes and their coaching staff for their athletic achievement and expresses appreciation for their dedication and success. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the team as a gesture of congratulations. This type of legislation is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies.

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 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Kali Spengler, a high school student athlete from Wauseon, Ohio, for winning the 2026 Division II State Diving Championship. The resolution formally applauds her athletic achievements and personal qualities, including her dedication, leadership, and contributions to her team. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Spengler as a recognition of her accomplishments. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to a local athlete.

To amend sections 3307.044, 3307.05, 3307.06, 3307.07, 3307.10, and 3307.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 733.90 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly regarding the State Teachers Retirement Board.