Rep. Riordan McClain

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies, political subdivisions, and nonresidential construction contractors to use the E-Verify system to confirm the identity and legal work eligibility of their employees. It applies to public contractors and subcontractors working on construction or maintenance projects, as well as private employers with 75 or more workers and nonresidential construction companies. While the law mandates verification for all new hires and assigned workers, it allows for a waiver if an employee's status was previously confirmed by the same employer. Contracts that do not include these verification provisions are considered void, and agencies found in violation face a fine of five thousand dollars per incident.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Ohio's state education board to update high school financial literacy and entrepreneurship standards to include specific concepts about free market capitalism. The new curriculum for grades nine through twelve must teach students that raw materials, labor, and capital are privately owned, that individuals control their own work and earnings, and that market prices help consumers and producers make informed decisions. It also mandates that these standards explain how wealth is created through profit-seeking transactions and how free markets drive entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, the legislation directs the state board to develop these academic standards independently rather than as part of a multi-state group and to include related political features like property rights and contract enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of Ronald Mottl, Sr., who recently passed away. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions as a politician, educator, and community leader in Ohio. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to Mottl's family as a tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 623 mandates that all Ohio high school districts offer at least one computer science course to students. The bill updates graduation requirements by increasing the number of required science units and allowing advanced computer science to count as one unit of mathematics, provided students sign a waiver acknowledging potential impacts on college admissions. Additionally, the legislation requires that elective courses include at least one unit from technology or computer science, while also introducing new financial literacy and world history requirements. These changes apply to students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2024, and affect both public and chartered nonpublic high schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the Wyandot Mission Church for the 200th anniversary of its building. It recognizes the church's long history of providing spiritual guidance and community service since its establishment in the 1820s. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the church as a formal tribute. This action does not change any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the church's two-century legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly funding political campaigns, ballot issues, or election-related communications within the state. It also bars state political entities from accepting or using money from foreign nationals for these purposes and makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly help facilitate such transactions. Violations of these rules carry criminal penalties, including fines and potential jail time, with the attorney general responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends election laws to ensure that state ballot questions are numbered consecutively based on the sequence from the previous election, resetting to number one once the count reaches 500. It also establishes a specific order for grouping local issues on ballots, such as county and municipal questions, and requires that the percentage of votes needed to pass each measure be clearly printed. Additionally, the legislation mandates that full text for ballot proposals be posted at polling places if a condensed version appears on the ballot itself. These changes aim to standardize how voters see and number ballot measures while ensuring transparency about voting requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 305 amends several Ohio Revised Code sections to update definitions and restrict how public funds can be used by local governments and legal aid organizations. The bill clarifies what constitutes a "political subdivision" and prohibits these entities from using taxpayer money to publish content that supports political candidates, promotes illegal activities, or engages in electioneering. Additionally, it limits legal aid funds to specific services for indigent clients and bars their use in criminal or fee-generating cases. The legislation also introduces new rules for public depositories, requiring them to notify governing boards if they are involved in federal regulatory corrective actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 77 in Noble County as the "Staff Sergeant George P. Mizik (USMC) Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine Corps staff sergeant. The law officially names the northbound and southbound lanes between mile markers 25 and 29 and authorizes transportation officials to install signs displaying the new name. This measure is a commemorative action that does not alter traffic rules or funding but serves to recognize the individual through official road signage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 170 in New Middletown as the "Police Chief Ronnie Ricketts, Sr. Memorial Highway" to honor a local law enforcement leader. The legislation authorizes the state transportation director to install signs along the road to display this new name. It does not change traffic laws or funding but simply updates the official title of the roadway within Mahoning County.