Sen. Bill DeMora

Maddy summarySR 236 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution recognizing the Upper Arlington High School girls soccer team for winning the 2025 Ohio Division I State Championship. It formally commends the team's achievement without creating new laws or altering government programs. The resolution directly honors the student-athletes and their accomplishments as a symbolic gesture of support. This is a non-binding expression of recognition, not a policy change affecting any regulations or funding.

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.

Maddy summarySB 314 requires nurse aides working in Ohio long-term care facilities to complete specialized dementia care training. The bill mandates that this training cover recognizing dementia symptoms, communication strategies, and person-centered care techniques. This applies to all nurse aides employed in facilities providing dementia care services. The training requirement would be enforced under new sections added to Ohio's Revised Code.

Maddy summarySCR 12 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service's founding in 1775. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding ceremonial gesture. The resolution formally acknowledges this historical milestone through a joint statement by the legislature. It directly affects no individuals or organizations, serving only as a commemorative expression of appreciation for the USPS's long history.

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.

To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.

To amend section 5503.02 of the Revised Code to expand the jurisdiction of the State Highway Patrol, including providing security for the Lieutenant Governor and for gubernatorial candidates, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 214 honors George W. Boas II for his service to the Ohio General Assembly. This ceremonial resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his contributions but does not create new laws or affect any policies. It is a non-binding gesture of recognition with no legal or financial implications. The resolution directly acknowledges an individual's work within the legislative body.

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.

To amend section 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.