Sen. Tim Schaffer

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors John D. Whaley for his dedicated service to the State of Ohio. It recognizes his nine years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and his subsequent work as a sergeant-at-arms for the Senate, where he supported members of the General Assembly. The bill formally commends his contributions and instructs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Senator Matthew Dolan for his distinguished service to the Ohio Senate. It recognizes his long tenure, professional background, and leadership roles within the chamber, including his time as chair of the Finance Committee. The resolution expresses appreciation for his dedication to public service and instructs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Senator Dolan.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits the Ohio Electoral College to hold its official vote for President and Vice-President in the Ohio Senate Chamber on December 17, 2024. The resolution authorizes the use of the chamber space in response to a request from the Ohio Secretary of State and formally acknowledges the participants' civic duty. The Senate Clerk is instructed to send authenticated copies of this resolution to the Secretary of State and the Electoral College.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Stephanie Kunze for her distinguished service to the Ohio Senate. It formally recognizes her leadership roles, including her chairmanship of the Transportation Committee, and acknowledges her experience gained in previous legislative and local government positions. The resolution expresses appreciation for her dedication to public service and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Senator Kunze.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 20th as Stillbirth Prevention Day to raise awareness about the issue. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a commemorative resolution to honor the day. The measure directly affects state officials who would recognize this date, while the primary goal is to promote public understanding of stillbirth prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Senator J. Kirk Schuring, who passed away after serving thirty-one years in the Ohio legislature. The text formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and acknowledges his long career as a dedicated public servant and effective negotiator. It highlights his legislative achievements in areas such as healthcare, economic development, and school safety, while noting his various committee roles and community involvement. The resolution concludes by directing the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the document to Schuring's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the mandate requiring the Department of Transportation to build specific interstate interchanges in Northeast Ohio. Instead, it directs the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency to conduct a traffic congestion study covering a defined area around Interstate Route 81. The study must be finished by December and its findings reported to state leaders and local officials in Strongsville, North Royalton, and Brunswick. The report may also suggest solutions to manage any traffic issues identified during the review.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program in Fairfield County where the costs of child care are split equally among employees, their employers, and the state Department of Children and Youth. To qualify, employees must live in the county, earn less than 300% of the federal poverty line, and lack access to publicly funded care, while employers must be based in the same area. The program requires all three parties to apply jointly, select a licensed provider, and sign an agreement, with the state department handling the administration and payments. Eligibility is reviewed annually, and participants face permanent disqualification if they commit fraud or provide false information during the application or participation process.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific stretches of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and Interstate 70 in Clark County as the "Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway." The legislation directly affects drivers and travelers using these roadways by officially naming them in honor of the late Congressman David Hobson. Under the bill, the state director of transportation is authorized to install physical markers along the designated lanes to display the new name. This action serves as a commemorative measure rather than altering traffic rules or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Sadie Schultz, an eighth-grade student from Fairfield Union Middle School, for winning the 2024 OHSAA 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country Post Season Invitational. The bill formally recognizes her athletic achievement and personal qualities, such as perseverance and sportsmanship, without altering any laws or policies. The primary action is to have the Senate Clerk send an official copy of the resolution to Schultz as a gesture of congratulations and respect.