Sen. Terry Johnson

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the University of Cincinnati-Clermont baseball team as the 2024 USCAA Small College National Champion. The bill formally recognizes the team's athletic achievements, including their record-breaking performance and victory over Penn State-DuBois, and praises their sportsmanship and dedication. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a gesture of appreciation.

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, known as the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, prohibits financial institutions in Ohio from requiring merchants to use special payment codes that identify them as firearms or ammunition retailers. It prevents banks and payment processors from refusing to process credit or debit card transactions solely because a merchant sells guns or ammo. While financial institutions can still decline transactions for fraud, legal compliance, or customer requests, the law specifically bars them from using merchant category codes to distinguish firearm sellers from other businesses. The bill also establishes enforcement measures where the Attorney General can issue notices and seek court injunctions against any entity that violates these privacy protections.

Maddy summarySB 89 ratifies the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, allowing Ohio-licensed cosmetologists to practice in other member states without obtaining separate licenses for each location. The bill establishes a multistate licensing system where professionals holding a single license in their home state can work across participating states while maintaining oversight from their original licensing authority. To ensure public safety, the compact includes provisions for sharing disciplinary records, conducting background checks, and setting uniform standards for competency exams and background investigations. This framework aims to increase workforce mobility and support military families who relocate frequently, while still protecting consumers through coordinated regulation among member states.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Helen Grooms on her 100th birthday. It recognizes her as a model citizen and commends her for her exemplary life and contributions to the community. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Helen Grooms as a mark of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jaylynn Parker for catching the largest fish in Ohio history, a 56-inch blue catfish. The bill formally commends her achievement and expresses hope that her success will encourage others to pursue fishing. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Parker as a gesture of recognition.