Sen. Bill DeMora

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 36) passed by the Ohio Senate to honor the Ohio State University dance team for winning the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. It specifically recognizes their first-place victory in the Division IA jazz category and second-place finish in the pom category. The resolution formally praises the team's achievements, sportsmanship, and dedication under their coach, with no policy changes or financial impact. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition, not a legislative action affecting laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring The Ohio State University spirit team for winning the 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The resolution expresses the Ohio Senate's support and celebrates the team's achievement of securing first place in the Division IA spirit program - game day category for the second consecutive year. It has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition with no new requirements or changes to laws. The resolution was adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 14, 2025.

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.

Maddy summarySB 94 prohibits Ohio state universities from entering or renewing contracts that grant exclusive broadcasting rights for intercollegiate athletic events to a single streaming service. The bill directly affects state universities (as defined in Ohio law) and requires them to provide enrolled students with free access to these broadcasts. Key provisions include banning exclusive streaming contracts for new agreements after the bill's effective date and mandating that universities arrange no-cost student access to broadcasts covered by such contracts. The law does not change existing contracts but applies only to future agreements.

To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to specify that certain election officials are designated public service workers for purposes of the public records law.

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.