To amend section 2929.18 and to enact section 2125.05 of the Revised Code to require a felony offender of an OVI-caused aggravated vehicular homicide to pay child maintenance when the victim is a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a minor child, to allow child maintenance to be awarded in a wrongful death action when the offender is deceased, and to name this act the Sam Knisley Family Support Act.
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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.
To amend sections 109.57, 109.572, 109.578, 109.579, 2151.357, 2901.08, 2923.125, 2923.13, 2923.14, 2929.01, 2929.13, 2929.14, 2941.141, 2941.144, 2941.145, 2941.146, 2953.25, 2953.26, 2953.32, 2953.34, 2953.61, 4723.28, 4729.16, 4729.56, 4729.57, 4729.96, and 4752.09 and to enact sections 2941.1427, 2941.1428, and 2953.321 of the Revised Code to enact the Repeat Offender Act to create a repeat offender classification, to create and modify certain firearm specifications, to increase the penalties for certain firearm offenses and specifications, to broaden the scope of relief from firearms disability, and to modify the sealing procedure for misdemeanors and fourth and fifth degree felonies.
Maddy summaryHB 104 would designate February 14 each year as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day" by adding a new section (5.2540) to Ohio's Revised Code. This bill creates a symbolic state observance without imposing new requirements on individuals, businesses, or healthcare providers. The designation aims to encourage public awareness and educational activities focused on heart health during February. It directly affects Ohio's official calendar and serves as a tool for community organizations to promote cardiovascular health initiatives.
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 sections 113.05, 113.051, 113.09, 113.13, 113.16, 113.40, 113.78, 118.05, 120.52, 131.01, 131.50, 135.01, 135.03, 135.032, 135.14, 135.143, 135.18, 135.22, 135.35, 135.45, 135.451, 135.71, 151.01, 164.09, 183.51, 317.36, 319.63, 321.46, 321.47, 1557.03, 2969.13, 3109.14, 3307.12, 3334.08, 3334.11, 3705.242, 3737.945, 3953.231, 4511.19, 4705.09, 4705.10, 5528.54, 5725.22, 5725.23, 5729.05, 5729.10, 5739.17, 5747.51, and 6101.51; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 135.45 (113.07); and to repeal sections 113.06, 113.10, 113.43, and 135.144 of the Revised Code relating to the Treasurer of State.
To urge the Baseball Writers' Association of America and the National Baseball Hall of Fame to include Peter Edward "Pete" Rose on the Hall of Fame ballot.
To amend sections 1751.62, 3923.52, 3923.53, 5162.20, and 5164.08 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing insurance and Medicaid coverage of breast cancer screenings and examinations and to name this act the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation Act, or BEST 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.
To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 3301.0717 and 3313.6031 of the Revised Code regarding success sequence and character education curriculum.