To amend sections 319.54, 1923.01, 1923.02, 1923.04, 1923.06, 1923.09, 1923.11, 1923.12, 1923.13, 1923.14, and 4503.0611 of the Revised Code related to abandoned manufactured homes.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to clarify the definitions and operational framework for "new community authorities," which are entities designed to develop large-scale, mixed-use areas that include residential, commercial, and recreational facilities. It establishes specific criteria for who qualifies as a "developer," allowing private owners, municipalities, or other groups that control land through long-term leases to lead these projects. The legislation also outlines how these authorities will be governed by boards of trustees and defines their responsibilities for managing land acquisition, infrastructure construction, and community facilities like parks and schools. By providing a structured legal definition for these complex developments, the bill aims to streamline the planning and execution of new communities while ensuring oversight by local county or municipal officials.
Maddy summarySB 427 establishes a new section in the state code to declare that peer-to-peer car sharing is a matter of statewide interest requiring uniform regulation. This bill directly affects vehicle owners, drivers, and car sharing platforms by setting the legislative intent to create consistent laws for licensing, registration, and taxation across the entire state. The measure does not currently impose specific rules but serves as a foundational step to ensure that future regulations apply equally to all participants regardless of their location within the state.
To amend sections 307.37, 715.27, 1312.01, 1312.02, 1506.01, 2711.02, 3709.091, 3718.01, 3718.023, 3781.06, 3781.10, 3781.102, and 4722.01 and to enact sections 3781.1012 and 4722.09 of the Revised Code to apply the residential building code and various other laws to four-family dwellings, to permit certain buildings to have a single stairway exit, and to name this act the Build Smart Act.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of James E. Carnes, a former Ohio state senator and public servant. It formally expresses condolences to his family and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to them. The document does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a tribute to his career and community contributions.
To amend sections 2953.32 and 2953.34 and to enact sections 2953.322 and 2953.323 of the Revised Code to enact the Grow Act to allow for the expedited sealing of certain criminal records.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Larry A. Mumper, a former Ohio state senator and public official. The measure formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to education, community service, and public office. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Mumper's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 109.44, 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, 3301.0733, 3313.6034, and 5502.523 of the Revised Code to require the Attorney General to establish a statewide camera footage registry system, to impose various requirements on gaming platform providers and developers, to require public schools to provide grooming awareness and prevention instruction, and to name the act Hailey's Law.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Matt Oyster for his three years of dedicated service to the Ohio Senate. It commends his contributions to legislative efficiency, legal expertise, and positive workplace culture, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his work as Senate staff.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Curtis J. Angst, a University of Cincinnati graduate who died while serving in Operation Epic Fury. It expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and friends, particularly his wife Mary, and recognizes his character and service to the country. The resolution serves as a formal tribute rather than creating new laws or policies. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Captain Angst's family.
