Sen. Mark Romanchuk

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 160) formally honors the Lexington High School boys 4x800-meter relay team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship in track and field. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement. The resolution serves as a symbolic tribute from the legislature to the student athletes.

To amend sections 3335.02, 3335.09, 3337.01, 3339.01, 3341.02, 3343.02, 3344.01, 3345.45, 3350.10, 3352.01, 3356.01, 3359.01, 3361.01, 3362.01, 3364.01, 4117.14, and 4117.15; to enact new section 3333.045 and sections 3345.029, 3345.0216, 3345.0217, 3345.0218, 3345.0219, 3345.382, 3345.451, 3345.452, 3345.453, 3345.454, 3345.455, 3345.456, 3345.591, 3345.80, and 3345.88; and to repeal section 3333.045 of the Revised Code to enact the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. for his service with Ohio Legislative Information Systems upon his retirement. It is a ceremonial gesture recognizing his contributions to the state's legislative technology infrastructure. The bill does not create new policy, alter laws, or affect any specific group or program. It serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of his professional retirement.

Maddy summarySR 146 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Mansfield Playhouse for its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the theater's historical significance and contributions to the community through a formal expression of appreciation. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is a symbolic gesture by the legislature. This type of resolution does not affect any individuals, organizations, or create new laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 138) honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to Ohio. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or specific groups. The resolution simply recognizes Bozeman's contributions through a formal statement from the Ohio legislature. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on state operations or constituents.

Maddy summarySB 200 creates the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership to promote economic collaboration between Ohio and Israel. The bill establishes a formal program to support trade, technology exchange, and innovation initiatives between the two regions. It includes a specific appropriation of state funds to implement this partnership, directly affecting Ohio's economic development agencies and businesses seeking to engage with Israeli partners. The primary mechanism is the creation of this structured partnership framework with allocated funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 123 is a commemorative resolution. It honors Deborah A. Ashenhurst upon her retirement from the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the Ashland High School boys bowling team as the 2025 Division I State Champions. Adopted on March 25, 2025, it formally expresses the Ohio Senate's praise for the team's championship victory, specifically naming team members and coaches. The resolution has no policy effect - it serves only as a formal tribute and will be presented to the team. It does not create new laws or impact any regulations.

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.

To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.74, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for a portion of employer group health plan premiums.