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.
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.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (SR 201) honors Saint Ignatius High School for celebrating its 140th anniversary. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution formally acknowledges the school's historical significance and contributions to the community through a statement from the legislature.
To amend section 4123.512 of the Revised Code to impose a fine against an employer who appeals specified awards of workers' compensation related to cancer incurred while performing official duties as a firefighter if the employer loses the appeal.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 198 honors Katie Moon for winning a gold medal in the 2025 World Athletics Championships. This non-binding ceremonial resolution expresses legislative recognition of her athletic achievement without creating any legal obligations or policy changes. It directly acknowledges Moon's accomplishment as a symbolic gesture from the legislature. The resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this formal acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 194) adopted by the Ohio Senate on September 30, 2025, to honor Mary Rose Oakar, a former U.S. Representative from Ohio's 14th District and Ohio State Representative. The resolution recognizes her historic role as the first Democratic woman from Ohio, Arab-American woman, Syrian-American, and Lebanese-American elected to Congress, highlighting her work on women's issues, Social Security, elder care, and downtown Cleveland revitalization. It also notes her service on the Cleveland City Council, Ohio House of Representatives, State Board of Education, and her leadership in the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and is transmitted to her family.
Maddy summarySB 114 bans law enforcement agencies from setting mandatory targets for arrests or citations. It directly affects police departments and officers who previously may have been required to meet specific numerical goals. The bill creates a new state law section (109.70) making it illegal to use such quotas. This is a direct policy change prohibiting a specific practice, not a broader reform.
Maddy summarySB 182 designates a specific portion of State Route 10 in Cleveland as "John E. Gallagher Way." This ceremonial bill renames a section of highway to honor John E. Gallagher, with no direct impact on policy, funding, or affected individuals. It involves only a physical signage change on the road and does not alter transportation laws or regulations. The bill is purely commemorative and procedural.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 14) is a ceremonial designation. It would officially name September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day" in Ohio. The bill directly affects the state calendar by commemorating former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson on that specific date. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions; it solely serves to honor her service.
