Sen. Tim Schaffer

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 70), not a law. It formally honors the Pickerington High School North cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA Division 1 State Cheer Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on March 25, 2025, expresses the Senate's pride in the team's achievement and commends them as "Ohio’s finest citizens." It has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply provides symbolic recognition through a written tribute.

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 Senate resolution formally honors the Pickerington High School Central cheer team for winning the 2025 OASSA State Championship in the Division Building category. It directs the Senate to send a certified copy of the resolution to the team, recognizing their achievement and sportsmanship. The bill has no policy impact or financial obligation - it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter for its 125th anniversary, recognizing its service to Lancaster and surrounding communities. It specifically acknowledges the chapter's work supporting veterans, preserving history, and promoting patriotism through decades of volunteer efforts. The resolution formally commends the organization and directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to the chapter. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 43) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) during March 2025 as part of National Agriculture Month. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends the ODA for its work in food safety, supporting Ohio farmers, and promoting agricultural economic opportunities. The resolution urges Ohio citizens to participate in activities celebrating agriculture and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to the ODA. It directly affects the ODA (as the honoree) and Ohio residents (as the audience for the call to action). The bill has no binding effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 44) passed by the Ohio Senate to formally honor the Village of Baltimore for reaching its 200th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the village's history, community spirit, and contributions to the state. The resolution commends the village and directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy to Baltimore's officials. It is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations.

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.

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.