Sen. Hearcel Craig

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of William Nelson Morgan, a public servant and community leader from southeastern Ohio. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his extensive career in roles such as sheriff's deputy, court officer, mayor, and various association directorships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to recognize his contributions and transmit an official copy of the tribute to his family.

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.

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.

To enact section 5534.59 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and I-70 in Clark County as the "Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway."

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 70 in Franklin County as the "Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway." The affected portion includes the westbound and eastbound lanes between the Main Street/Bexley exit and the Miller Avenue/Kelton Avenue exit. If passed, the director of transportation is authorized to place physical markers along the road to display this new name. The legislation serves as a commemorative measure rather than a change to traffic laws or funding.

To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.

To enact section 2901.44 of the Revised Code to create the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 18 designates February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day" in Ohio law. This ceremonial bill establishes a specific date for public recognition of cardiovascular health issues without creating new programs, funding, or requirements. It directly affects Ohio residents by adding this awareness day to state law, encouraging community engagement around heart health. The bill is purely symbolic, with no policy changes beyond the official designation.