Sen. Bill DeMora

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 266), not a policy bill. It formally honors The Ohio State University spirit team for winning the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The resolution expresses the Ohio Senate's praise for the team's achievements, character, and coach, and extends best wishes for future success. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors The Ohio State University dance team for winning the 2026 UCA & UDA College National Division IA Jazz Championship. It formally recognizes their sixth national title in seven years, highlighting their performance to the choreography "Black Swan" and their program's dedication. The Senate's resolution serves as ceremonial recognition, with no policy changes or direct impact beyond formal praise to the team and coaching staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 257) is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Jonathan Thomas for his service as a sergeant-at-arms in the Ohio Senate since 2020. It does not create any new laws or policies; instead, it expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly. The resolution commends his "loyal service," "civic concern," and "selfless initiative" and directs the Senate Clerk to send him a copy. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects only Jonathan Thomas and has no legal or financial impact on other Ohio residents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 259) honoring The Ohio State University club football team for winning the 2025 NCFA (National Club Football Association) Championship. The resolution commends the team for achieving a perfect undefeated season, defeating Coppin State, and securing their second consecutive national title and fourth in six years. It specifically recognizes the players, their coach James Grega, and their contributions to sportsmanship and community pride. As a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes, the resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a formal copy to the team.

Maddy summarySR 255 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring David Lee Wycuff, a former Ohio state employee who managed state buildings (including the Ohio Statehouse) and was active in his church community. The resolution, adopted on December 30, 2025, expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to the Statehouse, his church, and his community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic tribute with no legal effect. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Wycuff's family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 243 formally honors The Ohio State University pistol team for winning the 2025 National Championship, marking their fifth consecutive title and tenth overall. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's athletic achievement, their head coach Emil Milev's leadership, and the discipline gained through competition. It directs the Senate Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the team as a formal tribute. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impacts on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 239) honoring Jim Kelly for his service to the Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to recognize Mr. Kelly's contributions. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for his work with the Commission, which supports legislative operations. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

Maddy summarySB 319 enacts a new section (5101.72) in Ohio's Revised Code that establishes requirements for county departments of job and family services (JFS) to provide adult protective services. This bill directly affects county JFS offices and vulnerable adults who may face abuse, neglect, or exploitation by mandating standardized procedures for service delivery. The new section specifies how investigations must be conducted, case management handled, and reports processed to ensure consistent protection. By creating this legal framework, the bill aims to improve accountability and uniformity in adult protective services across all Ohio counties.

To amend section 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research and to authorize voluntary contributions to the fund, including when registering motor vehicles or filing state income tax returns.

Maddy summarySR 235 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls water polo team for winning the 2025 Ohio State Championship title. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, obligations, or funding. The resolution formally recognizes the team's athletic achievement through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. This type of resolution has no binding effect on state law or resources.