Sen. Kent Smith

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.

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 Senate Resolution honors Laila Edwards, a member of the Team USA women's ice hockey team, for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. The bill recognizes her as the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal with the team and commends her achievements in sports. It formally congratulates Edwards on her accomplishment and directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to her. This measure serves as a tribute to her athletic success and inspirational impact rather than changing any laws or policies.

To amend section 2903.21 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of aggravated menacing to prohibit threatening a utility worker, cable operator worker, or broadband worker with intent to obstruct the operation of a utility.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank to finance infrastructure projects. It does not create the bank itself but formally requests Congress take action on this proposal. The resolution directly addresses Congress, seeking their consideration of a new funding mechanism for infrastructure needs. It focuses solely on the request for congressional action, with no direct policy changes or affected parties beyond the legislative body.

To amend sections 133.06, 505.431, 3302.036, 3302.042, 3302.16, 3302.17, 3310.03, 3311.29, 3313.951, and 3314.102; to enact new section 3302.10; and to repeal sections 3302.10, 3302.103, 3302.11, 3302.111, and 3302.12 of the Revised Code and to repeal Sections 4, 5, and 6 of H.B. 70 of the 131st General Assembly to dissolve academic distress commissions and to instead require student support teams for certain low-performing school buildings and to authorize a law enforcement agency to provide school resource officer services to a chartered nonpublic school.

Maddy summarySB 335 would designate Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as a paid legal holiday for state employees and close state offices on that day. The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code to add Election Day to the list of recognized legal holidays, meaning state government operations would be suspended, and employees would receive paid time off. This change directly affects all state employees, county employees covered under state vacation policies, and public offices required to close on legal holidays. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but ensures Election Day is treated as a standard paid holiday under existing state holiday rules.

Maddy summarySB 337 requires businesses to clearly disclose any credit card surcharges at the point of sale, directly affecting consumers and businesses during transactions. The bill mandates written notice of these fees before a purchase is completed, ensuring shoppers see the full cost upfront. Violations would be treated as unfair business practices under existing law, allowing the Attorney General and consumers to pursue enforcement. This bill is currently in the introduction stage (2025-12-23) and has not yet advanced in the legislative process.

Maddy summarySB 330, the Student Wellness Act, allows Ohio school districts to count mental health days as excused absences for students. This directly affects students who need to miss school for mental health reasons and school districts that implement the policy. The key provision amends school absence rules to explicitly include mental health as a valid reason for excused absences, replacing the need for traditional medical notes. School districts can now adopt this policy without additional legislative approval under the new section 3321.044 of the Revised Code. The law aims to support student well-being by reducing barriers to seeking mental health care.

Maddy summaryThis bill would designate the buckeye nut as Ohio's official state candy by adding it to the Revised Code. It directly affects Ohio's official state symbols by formally recognizing the buckeye nut as a cultural emblem, similar to existing designations like the state nut. The bill does not change laws or regulations but adds this symbolic honor to Ohio's list of official state emblems.