Sen. Bill Blessing

To amend sections 111.27, 3501.01, 3501.06, 3501.23, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3511.02, 3511.05, 3513.01, 3513.02, 3513.04, 3513.05, 3513.052, 3513.07, 3513.13, 3513.14, 3513.19, 3513.20, 3513.22, 3513.23, 3513.257, 3513.261, 3513.262, 3513.30, 3513.31, 3513.311, 3517.01, 3517.012, and 3517.03 and to repeal sections 3513.28, 3513.301, and 3513.312 of the Revised Code to implement a top-two primary election system for elective congressional, state, district, county, and municipal offices.

To amend sections 3727.50, 3727.51, 3727.52, 3727.55, and 3727.56; to enact new section 3727.53 and section 4123.293; and to repeal sections 3727.53 and 3727.54 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing hospital-wide nursing care committees and hospital nursing services staffing plans.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his service as a KC-135 instructor pilot. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy to Koval's family as a tribute to his life and sacrifice.

To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency.

Proposing to repeal Section 13 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to no longer prohibit wholesale excise taxation of food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Maddy summarySB 369 prohibits force-feeding domestic poultry (like ducks, geese, and chickens) by banning manual or mechanical methods that force birds to consume more food than they would voluntarily. It directly affects poultry producers, processors, and businesses selling force-fed products such as foie gras, magret, or feathers derived from force-fed birds. The bill bans force-feeding, hiring others to do it, and selling force-fed products, with first offenses receiving written warnings and subsequent violations incurring up to $100 civil penalties per day. Enforcement falls to the agriculture director, who may issue penalties for violations of these specific prohibitions.

To amend sections 317.22 and 319.20 and to enact section 319.204 of the Revised Code to sometimes require payment of delinquent property taxes and assessments when a lot is transferred.

To enact section 4301.73 of the Revised Code to require bars or restaurants to have date rape drug testing devices available for their customers' use.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank to finance infrastructure projects. It does not create the bank itself but formally requests Congress take action on this proposal. The resolution directly addresses Congress, seeking their consideration of a new funding mechanism for infrastructure needs. It focuses solely on the request for congressional action, with no direct policy changes or affected parties beyond the legislative body.