To amend sections 2950.13, 2950.99, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 2950.036, 2950.044, and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit tier II and tier III sex offender/child-victim offenders from knowingly being present on school premises or preschool or child care center premises.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Adopt a Trail Program to allow volunteer groups to help maintain and improve trails on state-owned land. Under the program, approved volunteer groups can perform tasks such as spring cleanup, litter collection, accessibility improvements, and trail maintenance after applying to and receiving approval from the state division of parks and watercraft. The program requires volunteer groups to commit for at least two years, ensures all participants are at least eighteen years old, and prohibits activities that would reduce state employee hours or violate labor agreements.
Maddy summarySB 294 defines key energy terms for Ohio's policy, including "affordable energy source" (excluding advanced nuclear), "reliable energy source" (requiring 50% capacity and grid stability), and "clean energy source" (including nuclear and natural gas). It mandates that all utility facility applications prioritize affordable, reliable, and clean energy sources while requiring domestic production for non-nuclear energy and minimizing reliance on foreign adversary nations for critical materials. The bill directly affects utility companies seeking facility permits by setting these requirements for energy sourcing and infrastructure. It establishes these definitions and policies for future energy siting decisions without creating new regulatory requirements.
To amend sections 2151.354, 2152.19, 2919.24, 3313.11, 3313.411, 3313.536, 3319.222, 3319.24, 3319.31, 3319.316, 3319.391, and 3327.10; to enact sections 303.216, 519.216, 713.083, 2307.59, 3313.174, 3314.252, and 3319.3110; and to repeal section 3313.85 of the Revised Code regarding the operation of public and chartered nonpublic schools.
Maddy summarySB 152 amends Ohio Revised Code sections to permit licensed wild animal rehabilitation facilities to obtain a limited license for administering euthanasia drugs. This change directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers that care for injured or orphaned native animals, allowing them to legally access euthanasia drugs under specific regulatory conditions. The bill modifies existing licensing provisions to create a streamlined process for these facilities, ensuring compliance with state veterinary and animal welfare standards.
To amend sections 2127.38, 2329.01, 2329.151, 2329.152, 2329.153, 2329.17, 2329.18, 2329.19, 2329.20, 2329.211, 2329.26, 2329.27, 2329.312, 2329.52, and 5721.10 of the Revised Code relating to real property foreclosures and estate sales.
Maddy summarySB 331 allows certain public hospitality employees, such as those working in state-run hotels or event venues, to accept tips or gratuities from customers. The bill creates a new section (102.10) in the Revised Code to legally permit this practice, which was previously restricted under state policy. It directly affects public employees in hospitality roles by enabling them to receive voluntary customer payments. The provision clarifies that this applies only to specified public sector positions, not private businesses. The change updates state law to align with common practices in the broader hospitality industry.
To amend sections 121.95 and 121.951 of the Revised Code to revise the definition of "regulatory restriction" for purposes of administrative rulemaking and to specify that certain rule changes alone do not eliminate a restriction.
To amend sections 4561.01, 4561.021, 4561.05, 4561.06, 4561.08, 4561.09, 4561.11, 4561.12, 4561.14, 4561.15, 4561.31, 4561.32, 4561.33, 4561.34, 4561.341, 4561.35, 4561.36, 4561.37, 4561.38, 4561.39, 4561.99, 4563.01, 4563.03, 4563.031, 4563.032, 4563.04, 4563.05, 4563.06, 4563.07, 4563.08, 4563.09, 4563.10, 4563.11, 4563.12, 4563.13, 4563.16, 4563.18, 4563.20, 4563.21, and 4906.10; to enact section 4561.40; and to repeal section 4561.30 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws regarding navigable airspace and to name this act the Airspace Protection Act.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to exempt sales of aircraft to nonresidents from Ohio's sales tax. It directly affects private aircraft dealers and out-of-state buyers who are purchasing planes within the state. The change would remove the requirement for these specific transactions to pay the standard five and three-fourths percent tax. This adjustment aims to align the treatment of aircraft sales with other similar exemptions for nonresident purchases of vehicles and watercraft.
