Sen. Andrew Brenner

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 308 formally recognizes Leah Nebraska, a student from Olentangy Berlin High School, as a two-time 2026 Division I State Swimming Champion. The bill commends her for winning the 100-yard freestyle title and highlights the discipline and perseverance she demonstrated during her athletic career. Upon adoption, the Senate Clerk will send an official copy of this resolution to Nebraska to honor her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Joel Welch for winning first place at the 2026 Division II State Wrestling Championship. The measure praises his athletic achievements and the values of discipline and perseverance he demonstrated while representing St. Francis DeSales High School. Upon passage, the Clerk of the Senate will send an official copy of the resolution to Welch to acknowledge his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Matt Oyster for his three years of dedicated service to the Ohio Senate. It commends his contributions to legislative efficiency, legal expertise, and positive workplace culture, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his work as Senate staff.

To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, 4511.19, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Freedom to Carry Act to rename a concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license, to allow a concealed weapons licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon, and to allow the possession or transportation of a loaded firearm while in a motor vehicle or vessel.

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.

To amend sections 3509.05, 3511.09, and 3511.11 of the Revised Code to require all marked absent voter's ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by the close of the polls on Election Day in order to be counted.

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 bill is a Senate Resolution that formally recognizes Meadow Tian for winning the 2025 OHSAA Division I State Championship in girls golf. It directly affects Meadow Tian by extending official state acknowledgment of her athletic achievement and directing the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to her. The resolution highlights her individual and team success, her exemplary performance at the state tournament, and her role as an inspirational figure for others. This is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies.

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.

To amend sections 4582.72, 5739.02, and 5739.03 of the Revised Code to allow a sales and use tax exemption for materials and services purchased for certain projects when a port authority or county refuses to endorse an agreement concerning the project.