Sen. Kent Smith

To amend sections 3301.91 and 3313.819 of the Revised Code to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to public and chartered nonpublic school students, and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 38) honoring Annice Carter for her 30-year service with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC), including her prior work with the Ohio Legislative Budget Office. It formally recognizes her dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly and state government. The resolution, adopted on February 18, 2025, extends a formal tribute and well-wishes for her retirement but does not create any new laws or affect policy.

To amend sections 319.20, 1923.06, 1923.08, 1923.09, 3781.10, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.522, 120.531, 319.204, 1923.111, 1923.16, and 3781.181 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing eviction, residential building code enforcement, and real property transfers.

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices.

Maddy summarySB 76 updates Ohio's rules for excluding state vendors from government contracts. It adds specific grounds for debarment, including contract failures (like missing deadlines), criminal convictions related to contracts (e.g., fraud or bribery), submitting false information, colluding to restrict competition, and repeated justified complaints. Vendors must be notified of proposed debarment and given a hearing opportunity before exclusion. Debarment periods range from one to three years, during which vendors cannot win state contracts, and the state will maintain a public list of debarred vendors.

To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.11, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients.

To enact section 4112.041 of the Revised Code to require the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to establish a system for individuals to anonymously report wage discrimination.

To amend sections 4901.02 and 4901.021 and to enact section 4901.022 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the Public Utilities Commission nominating council and nomination process.

Maddy summarySB 74 creates a "fair paycheck workplace certificate" for employers with two or more employees, requiring them to demonstrate gender pay equity by showing that the average compensation for male and female employees differs by less than 5% in the previous calendar year. To obtain the certificate, employers must submit detailed payroll data (including gross compensation for each gender) and pay a fee to the director of commerce, who will issue the certificate if the pay gap meets the standard. The certificate is valid for six months initially and can be renewed annually for one year, with the director maintaining a public database listing all certified employers and their certificate status. Employers denied certification may appeal the decision, and the program does not mandate pay adjustments - only verification of existing pay practices.

To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.