Sen. Catherine Ingram

Maddy summaryHB 161 removes the legal protection that previously prevented spouses from being charged with or prosecuted for specific sexual offenses against each other. This change directly affects married couples by allowing a spouse to testify against their partner in court for crimes such as rape, sexual battery, and sexual imposition. The bill eliminates the defense that a crime did not occur simply because the victim and offender were married or living together at the time. Additionally, the legislation permits a person to give testimony against their spouse in any prosecution involving these listed offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 195 creates a new adaptive mobility dealer license to regulate businesses that sell electric personal assistive mobility devices and low-speed micromobility devices. The bill amends existing vehicle definitions to explicitly exclude these specific devices from the standard "vehicle" and "motor vehicle" categories used in state law. By establishing a distinct classification, the legislation allows dealers to operate under a separate license tailored to the unique needs of adaptive mobility equipment rather than general vehicle sales regulations. This change directly affects businesses selling mobility aids and ensures these items are handled through a specialized licensing framework.

Maddy summaryHB 2 amends state laws to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide loans, grants, and credit support to local governments for specific infrastructure projects. These projects include building or improving roads, bridges, water systems, and waste disposal facilities that benefit communities. The bill requires that any financial assistance be approved by local committees and stay within the district's allocated budget from the state capital improvements fund. By defining terms like "capital improvement" and "credit enhancement," the legislation clarifies how state funds can be used to help local subdivisions finance public works.

Maddy summaryThis Ohio Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize mental health care for military personnel and veterans suffering from PTSD and other service-related stress disorders. The bill calls for prompt and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing that only qualified medical professionals should approve such care. It also requests that the government fully implement recommendations to consider mental health conditions before separating service members for misconduct and advocates for correcting discharge records for those separated due to mental health issues. Additionally, the resolution states that a veteran's civilian income should not affect their eligibility for healthcare benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to provide a list of licensed drivers to county officials for inclusion in the annual jury selection pool. The law mandates that these drivers be added to the jury source list regardless of whether they are currently registered to vote, thereby expanding the pool of potential jurors to include unregistered citizens. However, the bill explicitly excludes individuals who use the state's address confidentiality program to protect their privacy. By merging this driver list with existing voter registration records, the legislation aims to create a more comprehensive and up-to-date roster of eligible residents for jury duty.

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 summaryHB 2 delays the deadline for major political parties to submit their presidential and vice-presidential candidate certifications to the Secretary of State. The bill allows parties to use various delivery methods, such as mail, commercial carriers, or electronic transmission, to ensure the Secretary of State receives the documents by the new deadline. Additionally, the Secretary of State is permitted to certify official ballot forms later than the previous 60-day requirement before the election. This legislation directly affects political parties and election officials by adjusting the timeline for candidate certification and ballot preparation.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the deadlines for political parties to submit their presidential and vice-presidential nominees to the Secretary of State. It allows parties to certify their candidates by the 90th day before a general election, which would require the official ballots to be prepared by the 59th day before the election. If a party cannot meet this earlier deadline because their national convention has not yet met, they must notify the Secretary of State, and the certification deadline would shift to the 60th day before the election. The legislation also outlines procedures for handling vacancies caused by a candidate's death, including how to update ballots with the names of replacement candidates. Additionally, the bill specifies the layout and instructions printed on the official presidential ballots to guide voters.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies election procedures to allow major political parties to submit their presidential and vice-presidential candidate certifications to the Secretary of State by the deadline using various reliable methods, including email and fax. It applies retroactively to the current election cycle to ensure candidates nominated at national conventions are not accidentally excluded from the ballot due to timing issues. The legislation also extends the deadline for certifying official ballot forms to align with the new submission rules.