Sen. Kyle Koehler

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Kenneth R. Cox, a former Ohio state legislator and public official. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Cox's family and acknowledges his significant service in the House, Senate, and various community leadership roles. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Cox's family, serving as a commemorative gesture rather than a change to law or policy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the Cedarville High School boys 4x400-meter relay team as the 2026 Division V State Champions. The bill formally acknowledges the team's athletic achievement and praises the specific efforts of the eight named athletes who competed. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the school as a tribute to their performance.

To amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 of the Revised Code to require Ohio's SNAP program to begin using chip-enabled EBT cards, to name this act the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution from Ohio honors Linyah Grant, a senior athlete at Yellow Springs High School, for winning two Division V State Track and Field Championships in 2026. The bill formally commends her specific achievements in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash, noting her personal best times as a record of excellence. It also recognizes the broader value of sports in teaching discipline and perseverance, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Grant.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the Kenton Ridge High School softball team for winning the 2026 Division IV State Championship. It recognizes the team's undefeated season and their victory over the Licking Valley team, praising their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the team as a gesture of commendation.

Maddy summarySB 273, titled "Enact the Keep Them Safe Act," creates new guidelines for the voluntary storage of firearms and provides civil immunity to individuals who store firearms for others under these guidelines. It directly affects gun owners, family members, or others who voluntarily store firearms for safekeeping, such as when leaving guns with relatives or neighbors. The key provision grants legal protection (civil immunity) to those who store firearms in compliance with the new rules, shielding them from lawsuits if the firearms are later used improperly. This bill changes the legal landscape by encouraging safe storage practices through immunity, rather than imposing new restrictions.

To amend sections 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.15, and 3328.22 and to enact sections 3313.6034 and 3313.6035 of the Revised Code to require school districts to offer, and students to complete, at least one high school computer science course.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to establish clearer health and safety rules for the sale and manufacture of stuffed toys and bedding in Ohio. It requires businesses to register with the state, mandates that all such items be properly labeled and sanitized if secondhand, and prohibits the sale of falsely labeled products. The legislation also defines specific terms like "stuffed toy" and "secondhand" to ensure consistent enforcement. Additionally, it allows manufacturers to request exceptions from these rules if strict application is not necessary for public safety.

To amend sections 3313.603, 3313.6020, 3313.617, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24; to enact sections 3301.0733, 3301.14, 3301.141, 3301.142, 3313.6034, and 3313.6115; and to repeal section 3313.607 of the Revised Code regarding the Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative, a middle school career exploration course requirement, and student academic and career plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Jeffry Armbruster, a former mayor of North Ridgeville and community leader who passed away. It formally expresses the condolences of the Ohio Senate to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions to local and state service. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Armbruster's family as a gesture of respect.