Rep. Ramos with students of Urban League of Lorain County
Rep. Ramos with students of Urban League of Lorain County
 Assistant Minority Whip Dan Ramos and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
Assistant Minority Whip Dan Ramos and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
 Rep. Ramos, Senator Tavares and Lisa Hamler-Fugitt from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks call on Gov. Kasich to restore access to SNAP benefits for 134,000 low-income Ohioans
Rep. Ramos, Senator Tavares and Lisa Hamler-Fugitt from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks call on Gov. Kasich to restore access to SNAP benefits for 134,000 low-income Ohioans
Rep. Ramos speaking during Hispanic Legislative Day
Rep. Ramos speaking during Hispanic Legislative Day
 Rep. Ramos speaks at a press conference to combat the heroin epidemic in Ohio
Rep. Ramos speaks at a press conference to combat the heroin epidemic in Ohio
 Rep. Ramos meets with constituents in his office
Rep. Ramos meets with constituents in his office
Reps. Ramos and Lundy present a resolution to the Boys and Girls Club of Ohio member of the year
Reps. Ramos and Lundy present a resolution to the Boys and Girls Club of Ohio member of the year
 Rep. Ramos (center) attends "Testimony Tuesday" to rally for voter rights
Rep. Ramos (center) attends "Testimony Tuesday" to rally for voter rights
 Rep. Ramos (left) joins Rep. Reece and other lawmakers to speak out against HB 203, which would bring "Stand Your Ground" to Ohio.
Rep. Ramos (left) joins Rep. Reece and other lawmakers to speak out against HB 203, which would bring "Stand Your Ground" to Ohio.
Rep. Ramos speaks with Reps. Driehaus and Foley during House Session
Rep. Ramos speaks with Reps. Driehaus and Foley during House Session
 Rep. Ramos works with Democratic colleagues on the House Floor
Rep. Ramos works with Democratic colleagues on the House Floor
 Rep. Ramos offers testimony during Committee
Rep. Ramos offers testimony during Committee
Rep. Ramos rallies for voter rights with his constituents
Rep. Ramos rallies for voter rights with his constituents
 Rep. Ramos urges the implementation of the Clean Power Plan with folks from Environment Ohio
Rep. Ramos urges the implementation of the Clean Power Plan with folks from Environment Ohio
 Rep. Ramos receives 2015 Friend of Public Education Award from Melissa Cropper, President of Ohio Federation of Teachers
Rep. Ramos receives 2015 Friend of Public Education Award from Melissa Cropper, President of Ohio Federation of Teachers
Rep. Ramos (left) converses with Rep. Boyd during opening session of the 131st General Assembly
Rep. Ramos (left) converses with Rep. Boyd during opening session of the 131st General Assembly
 Rep. Ramos speaking at a Medicaid expansion press conference
Rep. Ramos speaking at a Medicaid expansion press conference
 Reps. Ramos, Carney and Lundy
Reps. Ramos, Carney and Lundy
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty swears-in Rep. Ramos as Minority Assistant Whip
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty swears-in Rep. Ramos as Minority Assistant Whip
 Rep. Ramos with constituents at a union event outside the Statehouse
Rep. Ramos with constituents at a union event outside the Statehouse
 Rep. Ramos speaking during Hispanic Legislative Day
Rep. Ramos speaking during Hispanic Legislative Day
Rep. Ramos attends the Women's Healthcare Hearing
Rep. Ramos attends the Women's Healthcare Hearing
 Rep. Ramos poses with a Lorain Community College graduate
Rep. Ramos poses with a Lorain Community College graduate
 Rep. Ramos poses with a Lorain Community College graduate
Rep. Ramos poses with a Lorain Community College graduate
Rep. Ramos congratulates honoree Lorain Community College graduates at the Community College Awards Event
Rep. Ramos congratulates honoree Lorain Community College graduates at the Community College Awards Event
 Rep. Ramos discusses the budget bill
Rep. Ramos discusses the budget bill
 Rep. Ramos speaks out against the Budget Bill that hurts thousands of middle class and working class Ohioans
Rep. Ramos speaks out against the Budget Bill that hurts thousands of middle class and working class Ohioans
Reps. Ramos and Antonio discuss the Budget Bill
Reps. Ramos and Antonio discuss the Budget Bill
 Democratic Leadership Team of the 130th General Assembly (L to R): Minority Whip Ashford, Assistant Minority Leader Phillips, Assistant Minority Whip Ramos, Minority Leader Heard
Democratic Leadership Team of the 130th General Assembly (L to R): Minority Whip Ashford, Assistant Minority Leader Phillips, Assistant Minority Whip Ramos, Minority Leader Heard
 Rep. Ramos speaks to Union members rallying outside of the Statehouse
Rep. Ramos speaks to Union members rallying outside of the Statehouse
Rep. Ramos speaking at a press conference on Gov. Kasich's proposed budget
Rep. Ramos speaking at a press conference on Gov. Kasich's proposed budget
 Rep. Ramos introduces legislation to end the Death Penalty
Rep. Ramos introduces legislation to end the Death Penalty
 Rep. Ramos gives sponsor testimony on HB 155, which would require Ohio BMVs to issue driver's licenses to DACA grantees
Rep. Ramos gives sponsor testimony on HB 155, which would require Ohio BMVs to issue driver's licenses to DACA grantees
Rep. Ramos speaking at a news conference to push back against proposals to defund Planned Parenthood
Rep. Ramos speaking at a news conference to push back against proposals to defund Planned Parenthood
 
 

Dan Ramos was elected State Representative in 2010, taking the oath of office in January 2011.  This is his first public office.  A Lorain native of Puerto Rican descent, Ramos is a graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School and The Ohio State University.  He is the first Hispanic Representative of either caucus in either the House or Senate to serve in a leadership position.

 
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09.14.16 - Rep. Ramos Sponsors Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month In Ohio

 

State Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) today introduced a bipartisan resolution with state Rep. Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek) to recognize Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Ohio.  

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09.08.16 - Ramos Applauds The Legal Use Of Medical Marijuana In Ohio

 

State Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) today praised the enactment of House Bill (HB) 523, bi-partisan legislation that authorizes the prescribed use of medical marijuana in Ohio and the creation of the Medical Marijuana Control Program. With the bill’s passage in May, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize marijuana for medical consumption. 

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08.29.16 - Ramos Eyes Improved Economic Competitiveness With Enactment Of Relaxed ABV Limit

 

State Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) today praised the enactment of House Bill 37, legislation that eliminates the alcohol-by-volume (ABV) limit in breweries across Ohio. The bill that Gov. Kasich signed on May 31 officially goes into effect today, Aug. 29.

Ohio’s old alcohol-by-volume limit on beer was 12 percent. The passage of HB 37 eliminated that limit, allowing Ohio breweries to make and sell beer with a higher concentration of alcohol.

“This law will bring Ohio breweries to a level playing field with breweries in other states that do not have this unnecessary burden,” said Ramos. “It provides a great boon for brewers in an already booming industry.”

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08.22.16 - Rep. Ramos Announces Over $1M For State Medical Marijuana Program

 

State Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) today announced the release of $1,805,477 in state funds to assist state agencies in the creation of the Medical Marijuana Control Program for fiscal year 2017. This past May, lawmakers passed House Bill (HB) 523, bi-partisan legislation to legalize the use of certain forms of medical marijuana in Ohio to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries. 

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Bills Primary Sponsor

HB 27HB 67HB 68HB 85HB 108HB 324
HB 381HB 485HB 520HB 543HB 558HB 563
HB 564HB 565HB 566   

Bills Cosponsor

SB 1HB 4HB 7HB 9SB 10SB 11
HB 18HB 24HB 28HB 31HB 37HB 39
HB 41HB 42HB 46HB 47HB 60HB 61
SB 61HB 62HB 65SB 75HB 80HB 97
HB 98HB 109SB 110HB 113HB 116SB 117
HB 121SB 121HB 122HB 123HB 124SB 124
SB 128SB 133HB 137HB 141HB 142HB 154
HB 155HB 158SB 159HB 163HB 165HB 167
HB 172HB 173HB 178HB 179HB 184HB 188
SB 188SB 190HB 200HB 201HB 204SB 204
SB 213HB 219SB 225HB 233HB 234SB 239
HB 242HB 244HB 245HB 246HB 247SB 252
HB 258HB 260HB 262HB 269HB 272HB 285
HB 289HB 290HB 304HB 305HB 306HB 308
HB 309SB 310HB 317HB 325HB 329HB 330
HB 334HB 337HB 338HB 342HB 351HB 359
HB 362HB 380HB 385HB 389HB 392HB 400
HB 402HB 407HB 411HB 414HB 415HB 423
HB 431HB 434HB 438HB 440HB 444HB 449
HB 451HB 458HB 468HB 470HB 472HB 477
HB 478HB 484HB 490HB 506HB 507HB 510
HB 511HB 514HB 521HB 523HB 525HB 533
HB 536HB 555HB 557HB 568HB 569HB 572
HB 579HB 588    

Resolutions Primary Sponsor

HJR 7HCR 14HCR 34HR 46HR 66HR 89
HR 112HR 115HR 123HR 194HR 199HR 207
HR 219HR 270HR 282HR 287HR 300HR 314
HR 319HR 331HR 348HR 363HR 419HR 426
HR 438HR 470HR 505HR 513  

Resolutions Cosponsor

SCR 2HCR 5HJR 5HCR 10HR 11HCR 12
HCR 16HCR 21HR 22HCR 23HCR 26HR 27
HCR 28HCR 33HR 37HR 40HR 49HR 56
HR 58HR 120HR 135HR 141HR 192HR 214
HR 219HR 222HR 263HR 301HR 309HR 322
HR 332HR 342HR 345HR 362HR 383HR 405
HR 407HR 427HR 480HR 481  
 
 
 
 

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Representative Dan Ramos
District 56
77 S. High St
10th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone (614) 466-5141
Fax      (614) 719-3956
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Hometown : Lorain
Party : Democrat
Current Term : Expires December 2016 / Eligible to run for another term