Sen. Bill Blessing

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks the Ohio Attorney General to file a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc., a company that provides software to rental property managers. The bill suggests that RealPage may have conspired with landlords to illegally raise rent prices by recommending that units be left vacant. If the Attorney General agrees, the state could take legal action to stop this alleged behavior and address concerns about Ohio's affordable housing crisis. The resolution does not authorize a lawsuit itself but formally requests the state's top legal officer to pursue one.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to issue child support orders for children over the age of 18 who have a disability, extending financial support beyond the typical age of majority. It applies to parents involved in divorce, legal separation, or annulment proceedings and ensures that support continues as long as the child's disability-related needs persist. The legislation requires courts to calculate these support amounts using existing state guidelines that account for the child's medical and care expenses. By removing the age limit for disabled minors, the bill aims to provide ongoing financial assistance for adult children with disabilities who rely on their parents for care.

Maddy summarySB 186 updates the rules for handling property tax payments and records when land is split, subdivided, or transferred. It requires county auditors to formally update tax records to reflect new ownership details and ensures that unpaid taxes and penalties are fairly divided between the original owner and any new partial owners based on the value of the land. The bill also prevents owners who owe back taxes from buying properties that have been seized due to non-payment. These changes aim to clarify how tax liabilities are managed during property transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping for local governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Michael A. Rulli for his service as a member of the Ohio Senate. It recognizes his leadership roles, including his committee chairmanships and his work representing constituents in Columbiana and Mahoning counties. The resolution commends his professional achievements and expresses good wishes for his future, with a copy of the document to be sent to him by the Senate Clerk.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program within the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities agency to fund scientific research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries. The program operates as a public-private partnership where the Brain Injury Research Foundation awards grants to universities that must match the funding with equal amounts from other sources. To ensure accountability, the bill establishes an oversight review board of ten to twenty members appointed by the chancellor of higher education to monitor fund usage and research progress. The foundation is also required to submit annual reports to various state officials and undergo independent audits by a certified public accounting firm.

Maddy summarySB 271 creates a refundable tax credit or rebate for Ohio homeowners and renters whose property taxes or rent exceed five percent of their income. The bill allows eligible individuals to claim this financial assistance directly on their state income tax returns. While the text includes extensive procedural rules for pass-through entities and filing requirements, the core policy change establishes a new relief mechanism for taxpayers facing high housing costs relative to their earnings.