Sen. Tim Schaffer

To amend section 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research and to authorize voluntary contributions to the fund, including when registering motor vehicles or filing state income tax returns.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 226) honoring Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran. It serves solely to memorialize her life and legacy without creating any new laws or affecting policies or individuals. The resolution has no legislative effect beyond recognition.

Maddy summarySB 282 creates a new specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers who are members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "American Motorcyclist Association" plate as a permanent vehicle registration option. Drivers who choose this plate would pay a one-time $25 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with the revenue supporting the AMA's activities. This is a procedural bill that directly affects AMA members seeking a specialty plate, with no other policy changes.

To urge Congress to make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow a person under 16 years of age to be employed between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the school year.

Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 215), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Wendy Zhan for her 30 years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, a nonpartisan research and drafting agency that supports state lawmakers. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for her contributions but does not create any new laws or policy changes. It directly affects Wendy Zhan by recognizing her service, with no impact on the public or other legislative processes.

To amend sections 5747.15 and 5751.06 and to enact section 5739.125 of the Revised Code to waive penalties for taxpayers that do not file certain tax returns because no tax is due.

Maddy summarySB 285 would exempt agricultural land converted to specific conservation uses from being required to repay the state for conservation program costs. It amends Ohio's Revised Code (section 5713.34) to remove recoupment charges for landowners who transition farmland to eligible conservation areas. This directly affects farmers and landowners who participate in conservation programs by eliminating a financial obligation they currently face. The policy change removes a reimbursement requirement, simplifying the process for converting agricultural land to conservation purposes under existing state programs.

Maddy summaryThe provided abstract for SB 283 only states it amends Section 5322.03 and enacts Section 5322.07 of the Revised Code to "modify the law governing self-service storage facilities." It does not specify the nature of the modifications, the key provisions, or who is directly affected. Without details on the actual policy changes (such as security requirements, tenant protections, or operational rules), a substantive summary cannot be created. The abstract lacks sufficient concrete information to describe mechanisms or impacts as required.

Maddy summarySB 286 requires cemetery operators to move burial remains to a new grave site whenever a gravestone is relocated within the cemetery. This directly affects cemetery owners/managers and families whose graves may need relocation due to cemetery maintenance or development. The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code (section 517.23) to mandate this specific action, replacing current practices where remains might remain in place while the stone is moved. It creates a clear procedural requirement for cemetery operators to handle gravestone relocations by also moving the associated remains. This policy change ensures physical remains are kept with their designated markers, not separated from them.