Reaffirming Ohio's commitment to strengthening and deepening its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, urging all Ohio businesses to refer to Taiwan, the Republic of China, as Taiwan, opposing the People's Republic of China's misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758, and continuing its support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and support Taiwan's aspirations to make more contributions in international societies.
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To enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.
Maddy summaryHB 312 would designate the walleye as the official fish of the state by adding a new section (5.037) to the Revised Code. This bill does not impose new regulations or affect specific groups; it is a symbolic measure to formally recognize the walleye as a state emblem. The key mechanism is the legal addition of this designation to the state's official symbols, replacing any prior designation with the walleye. This change would appear in state documents and official communications as a non-regulatory emblem.
To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.09, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.23, 3503.28, 3505.181, 3509.02, 3509.04, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.07, 3513.18, 3513.19, 3513.191, 3513.257, 3517.012, 3517.013, and 3599.12; to enact section 3503.071; and to repeal sections 3513.192 and 3513.20 of the Revised Code to require an elector to register as a member of a political party in order to participate in that party's primary election.
Maddy summaryHCR 15 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1907, the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply expresses support for the companion bill in the House. The resolution serves as a formal request to Congress, not a policy change. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force and does not alter existing law.
To amend section 2927.12 and to enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, and 2927.121 of the Revised Code to enact the Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and to create a civil remedy for a person who is terrorized by another because of specific characteristics or beliefs.
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)
To amend section 2909.07 and to enact sections 1923.16 and 2913.53 of the Revised Code to provide for the expedited removal of unauthorized occupants of residential property, to prohibit the use and sale of fraudulent deeds, and to declare an emergency.
To enact section 2917.43 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from engaging in solar radiation modification, cloud seeding, or sunlight reflection methods, and to name the act the Atmosphere Protection Act.
Maddy summaryHB 262 proposes to designate the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month." This bill would establish this commemorative period by enacting a new section in the Revised Code.