Sen. Bob Hackett

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of William Thomas Ariss, a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol officer and former Warren County sheriff. It formally acknowledges his public service, military background, and community involvement while expressing the Senate's condolences to his family. The resolution concludes by directing the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Ariss's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Dave Hobson, a former U.S. Representative and Ohio Senator who passed away. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Hobson's family and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to them. The text highlights Hobson's public service, including his leadership roles in the Ohio Air National Guard and his work on key state and federal legislation. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his contributions and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Darrell W. Opfer, a former public official and community leader from Ohio. It formally expresses the state legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his service as a county commissioner, state representative, and educator. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the tribute to Opfer's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Pat Corle by officially recognizing her as the 2024 Ohio Realtor of the Year. It acknowledges her achievements as a real estate professional and her active involvement in various community and civic organizations. The resolution formally commends her contributions and directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the document to her. This measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Roy L. Keeran, a veteran and long-time employee of the Howard Paper Mill who passed away. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to his family and community, noting his service in the U.S. Army and his forty-nine-year career. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to Keeran's family as a tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Barbara C. Pringle, a former Ohio state representative and Cleveland City Council member who recently passed away. The measure formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and pays tribute to her long career in public service and her contributions to her community. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Pringle's family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ohio. It aims to raise public awareness about the impact of domestic violence on victims, families, and communities across the state. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send copies of the document to Violence Free Futures and local news organizations to help disseminate the message.

Maddy summarySB 56 ratifies the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing Ohio to join an agreement with other states to create a multistate licensing system for massage therapists. This new framework aims to increase public access to services, improve safety, prevent fraud, and assist military families by enabling licensed professionals to practice across state lines with a single authorization. The bill establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee the program, facilitates the sharing of disciplinary and investigative information between states, and ensures that a therapist's home state retains authority to enforce its own laws even when the professional is working in another member state.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, to sign specific hospital documents for psychiatric and behavioral health patients. It requires these nurses to maintain a written "standard care arrangement" with a collaborating physician or podiatrist who shares a similar medical specialty, outlining how they will refer patients, handle emergencies, and resolve disagreements. The law also establishes rules for notifying the state nursing board of changes in a nurse's collaborating physician and allows nurses to continue practicing for up to 120 days if that collaboration ends due to termination or the physician's death. Additionally, the bill permits hospitals to negotiate these agreements on behalf of their employed nurses, subject to internal hospital approval.

Maddy summaryHB 50 creates a legal process for individuals facing housing restrictions due to past criminal convictions to apply for a certificate that can lift these barriers. This bill allows people who have completed their sentences or supervision periods to file a petition in court after a waiting period of six months for misdemeanors or one year for felonies. During the review, judges will consider the applicant's criminal history and any relevant factors, such as military service, before deciding whether to grant the certificate. While the text also mentions extending a construction act and modifying tax procedures, the primary focus is on providing a pathway for formerly incarcerated individuals to regain access to housing.