Sen. Shane Wilkin

To enact sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify and to sanction specified hiring practices in the industry.

To urge the U.S. Congress to support the provision of prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment to military personnel and veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related stress disorders.

To enact sections 1509.71, 1509.72, 1509.73, 1509.75, 1509.76, 1509.77, 1509.79, 5301.57, 5301.58, 5301.59, and 5301.60 of the Revised Code to establish a process to regulate carbon capture and storage technologies and the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide for long-term storage.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Makennah Craft, a senior wrestler from Jackson High School, for winning her fourth consecutive Ohio state wrestling championship in the 145-pound weight class. The resolution commends her athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and leadership, and directs the Senate Clerk to send her a formal copy of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects only Makennah Craft and her recognition by the Ohio Senate.

Maddy summaryHB 107 officially designates a specific stretch of Interstate 90 in Cleveland, running between East 72nd and East 105th Streets, as the "Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick Memorial Highway." This change directly affects drivers and travelers using that portion of the interstate by formally naming it in honor of a local firefighter. The bill authorizes the state director of transportation to install physical signs along the road to display the new name. Once effective, this legislation serves as a permanent commemorative marker rather than altering any traffic rules or regulations.

To amend section 5739.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from sales and use tax items purchased by a logistics business to transport manufactured products, general merchandise, and grocery products.

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools.

To amend sections 1707.01, 1707.03, 1707.09, 1707.091, 1707.092, 1707.13, 1707.23, and 1707.39 of the Revised Code to make changes to the Securities Law.

Maddy summarySCR 9 is a resolution passed by the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent. It cites the TCJA's claimed benefits, including increased economic growth, job creation, higher wages, simplified tax filing, and greater business investment in Ohio. The resolution does not change tax law itself but formally asks federal lawmakers to eliminate the temporary nature of certain TCJA provisions to reduce uncertainty for taxpayers and businesses. This is a symbolic action with no legal effect, as it only expresses the Ohio Assembly's position to federal representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state Department of Education to assign annual letter grades to every school district and individual school building based on specific performance metrics. The grading system evaluates factors such as annual measurable objectives, graduation rates, and student growth, with specific benchmarks set for each letter grade from A to F. To ensure transparency, the department must publish these grades on annual report cards that include two-year trend data and separate scores for key student subgroups like those with disabilities and gifted students. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department publicly present its proposed grading methods and benchmarks to legislative committees before finalizing the rules for implementation.