To amend section 3721.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit counting nurse and nurse aide nondirect care duties towards the direct care staffing hour requirements for nursing homes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Curtis J. Angst, a University of Cincinnati graduate who died while serving in Operation Epic Fury. It expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and friends, particularly his wife Mary, and recognizes his character and service to the country. The resolution serves as a formal tribute rather than creating new laws or policies. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Captain Angst's family.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his service as a KC-135 instructor pilot. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy to Koval's family as a tribute to his life and sacrifice.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the Worthington Christian School boys soccer team as the 2025 Division IV State Champion. It recognizes the team's athletic achievements, including their victory over Bay High School, and praises the dedication of the players and Coach Dan Roads. The Senate formally acknowledges the team's success and commits to sending an official copy of the resolution to the school. This measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Zach Werenski, a Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman and member of the gold medal-winning Team USA men's hockey team at the Olympics. The resolution formally commends Werenski for his achievements, including helping Team USA win its first Olympic gold medal in forty-six years, and acknowledges his qualities as an athlete and Ohioan. The Clerk of the Senate is instructed to send a copy of the resolution to Werenski as a tribute to his accomplishments. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as an official recognition of his Olympic success.
Maddy summarySB 335 would designate Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as a paid legal holiday for state employees and close state offices on that day. The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code to add Election Day to the list of recognized legal holidays, meaning state government operations would be suspended, and employees would receive paid time off. This change directly affects all state employees, county employees covered under state vacation policies, and public offices required to close on legal holidays. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but ensures Election Day is treated as a standard paid holiday under existing state holiday rules.
Maddy summarySB 330, the Student Wellness Act, allows Ohio school districts to count mental health days as excused absences for students. This directly affects students who need to miss school for mental health reasons and school districts that implement the policy. The key provision amends school absence rules to explicitly include mental health as a valid reason for excused absences, replacing the need for traditional medical notes. School districts can now adopt this policy without additional legislative approval under the new section 3321.044 of the Revised Code. The law aims to support student well-being by reducing barriers to seeking mental health care.
Maddy summaryThis bill would designate the buckeye nut as Ohio's official state candy by adding it to the Revised Code. It directly affects Ohio's official state symbols by formally recognizing the buckeye nut as a cultural emblem, similar to existing designations like the state nut. The bill does not change laws or regulations but adds this symbolic honor to Ohio's list of official state emblems.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Ohio Senate to formally honor the Ohio Soybean Association on its 60th anniversary. It recognizes the association's service to soybean farmers and contributions to Ohio's agricultural community and economy over six decades. The resolution contains no new laws, funding, or obligations - it simply commends the association and directs a copy to be sent to them. It is purely symbolic recognition, with no direct impact on policy or affected parties beyond the honored organization.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 257) is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Jonathan Thomas for his service as a sergeant-at-arms in the Ohio Senate since 2020. It does not create any new laws or policies; instead, it expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly. The resolution commends his "loyal service," "civic concern," and "selfless initiative" and directs the Senate Clerk to send him a copy. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects only Jonathan Thomas and has no legal or financial impact on other Ohio residents.
