Sen. Bill Reineke

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Roy L. Keeran, a veteran and long-time employee of the Howard Paper Mill who passed away. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to his family and community, noting his service in the U.S. Army and his forty-nine-year career. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to Keeran's family as a tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Barbara C. Pringle, a former Ohio state representative and Cleveland City Council member who recently passed away. The measure formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and pays tribute to her long career in public service and her contributions to her community. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Pringle's family as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summarySB 56 ratifies the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing Ohio to join an agreement with other states to create a multistate licensing system for massage therapists. This new framework aims to increase public access to services, improve safety, prevent fraud, and assist military families by enabling licensed professionals to practice across state lines with a single authorization. The bill establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee the program, facilitates the sharing of disciplinary and investigative information between states, and ensures that a therapist's home state retains authority to enforce its own laws even when the professional is working in another member state.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, to sign specific hospital documents for psychiatric and behavioral health patients. It requires these nurses to maintain a written "standard care arrangement" with a collaborating physician or podiatrist who shares a similar medical specialty, outlining how they will refer patients, handle emergencies, and resolve disagreements. The law also establishes rules for notifying the state nursing board of changes in a nurse's collaborating physician and allows nurses to continue practicing for up to 120 days if that collaboration ends due to termination or the physician's death. Additionally, the bill permits hospitals to negotiate these agreements on behalf of their employed nurses, subject to internal hospital approval.

Maddy summaryHB 50 creates a legal process for individuals facing housing restrictions due to past criminal convictions to apply for a certificate that can lift these barriers. This bill allows people who have completed their sentences or supervision periods to file a petition in court after a waiting period of six months for misdemeanors or one year for felonies. During the review, judges will consider the applicant's criminal history and any relevant factors, such as military service, before deciding whether to grant the certificate. While the text also mentions extending a construction act and modifying tax procedures, the primary focus is on providing a pathway for formerly incarcerated individuals to regain access to housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July as Sarcoma Awareness Month to increase public understanding of sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects both humans and dogs. The legislation also officially names the act "Hank's Law" in honor of a specific individual, though it does not create new legal requirements or funding. By adding this designation to the state code, the bill aims to encourage community awareness and support for those impacted by the disease.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the First United Methodist Church of Crestline on its 125th anniversary. It acknowledges the church's long history of providing spiritual guidance and community support to the area. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to the church as a tribute.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Marigene Valiquette, a former Ohio state representative and senator who passed away. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and acknowledges her significant contributions to public service, including her leadership roles and advocacy for women's rights. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Valiquette's family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Pleasant Ridge Church in Tiffin, Ohio, on its 200th anniversary. The bill formally congratulates the congregation for its two centuries of service and moral guidance to the community. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the church as a tribute. This measure is a ceremonial gesture that does not change any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 250 directs the state to update academic standards and model curricula for grades K-12 in subjects including English, math, science, social studies, technology, financial literacy, fine arts, foreign languages, and physical education. The bill specifically requires that social studies standards cover the original texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Northwest Ordinance, and the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions, while also mandating that financial literacy and entrepreneurship standards include concepts related to free market capitalism. Additionally, the legislation establishes a separate Military Enlistment diploma seal fund and makes administrative corrections regarding the State Board of Education versus the Director of Education and Workforce.