To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.
To enact section 2901.44 of the Revised Code to create the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color and to make an appropriation.
Maddy summaryThis bill ratifies the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact, a formal agreement designed to coordinate passenger rail development across multiple Midwestern states. It establishes a new Commission composed of state governors, private sector representatives, and legislators to advocate for funding, create long-term high-speed rail plans, and foster partnerships between governments and the rail industry. The Commission will be funded through equal contributions from member states and has the authority to conduct research, hire staff, and oversee specific rail projects upon request. By enacting this compact into state law, Ohio joins other Midwestern states in a unified effort to improve intercity passenger rail service and integrate it into national transportation strategies.
To amend sections 3301.0711, 3310.03, 3310.13, 3310.14, 3310.15, 3313.618, 3313.619, 3313.976, 3314.03, 3319.324, and 3326.11 and to enact sections 117.113, 3301.165, 3301.166, 3301.167, 3302.0311, and 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act regarding chartered nonpublic schools that participate in the Educational Choice and Pilot Project scholarship programs and disciplinary record requirements for schools.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Jeffry Armbruster, a former mayor of North Ridgeville and community leader who passed away. It formally expresses the condolences of the Ohio Senate to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions to local and state service. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Armbruster's family as a gesture of respect.
Maddy summarySB 254 changes Ohio's official designation of "Deaf History Month" from its current month to April. This is a procedural update to Section 5.2281 of the Revised Code, adjusting the calendar designation without altering any associated policies or programs. The bill directly affects the state's official recognition of the month, aligning it with April for commemorative events. No new provisions or funding are included; it solely modifies the existing statutory reference.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of James E. Carnes, a former Ohio state senator and public servant. It formally expresses condolences to his family and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to them. The document does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a tribute to his career and community contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Larry A. Mumper, a former Ohio state senator and public official. The measure formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to education, community service, and public office. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Mumper's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 310 formally congratulates WellLink on its 100th anniversary. The bill acknowledges the organization's long history of improving health and social well-being in Northeast Ohio communities. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to WellLink as a tribute to its staff and volunteers.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Matt Oyster for his three years of dedicated service to the Ohio Senate. It commends his contributions to legislative efficiency, legal expertise, and positive workplace culture, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his work as Senate staff.
