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COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 271, a bill to end repeat ballot initiative numbering. Led by State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), the bill will bring clarity and transparency to statewide ballot initiatives in Ohio.
The legislation clarifies that for elections occurring after November 2024, statewide ballot issues will be designated by the Arabic numeral consecutive to that of the last statewide ballot issue in the immediately preceding election. For example, for two consecutive elections on different dates including a statewide ballot issue, the first election will contain Issue 1, the next election will contain Issue 2, and so on. The ballot issue number will reset after 500 ensuring sufficient time before the same numbers appear again on the ballot.
“While drafting this bill, we heard from many voters and civically engaged Ohioans who wished for more clarity at the ballot box,” Mathews said. “When this passes, each ballot issue put before the voters will receive the unique and thoughtful debate it deserves.”
“This simple and logical bill reduces voter confusion on ballot initiatives,” Peterson stated. “House Bill 271 also makes it easier for Ohioans to research and study future ballot issues.”
House Bill 271 now awaits consideration from the Ohio Senate.
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COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) have introduced legislation to increase the housing supply and stabilize home prices across the state by incentivizing local governments to adopt pro-housing policies. This first-of-its-kind bill will revolutionize how local governments around the state approach housing supply by creating a housing fund grant program.
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COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) were joined by State Senators George Lang (R-West Chester) and Stephen A. Huffman (R-Tipp City) to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the state income tax as well as the commercial activities tax (CAT).
“Ohio is ready to reclaim our role as the economic engine of the Midwest,” said Mathews. “This step ensures Ohio is a destination for businesses to grow and attract people who want to work and live here, raise a family, and truly thrive.”
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS, OH – State Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) issued the following statement in response to the Ohio House voting to override the Governor’s veto of HB 68, the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act:
“From Aristotle to Aquinas, we are directed to promote and love the good, the beautiful, and the true. Instead, the Governor’s veto enables and empowers harm, disfigurement, and a lie deeply at odds with human anthropology. I proudly co-sponsored and voted for HB 68, and I am glad that the Ohio House voted to override the veto and put the safety of Ohio’s children first.”
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 272, legislation that will give local governments the permissive authority to expand concealed carry access. The measure was spearheaded by State Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) this week introduced legislation to promote transparency by preventing local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies.
Read Full StoryState Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) introduced a bill in the Ohio House to create an automatic process for ensuring that villages provide necessary services to their constituents.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) presented sponsor testimony on legislation that will bring more clarity and transparency to statewide ballot initiatives in Ohio.
Read Full StoryState Reps. Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Adam Mathews (R- Lebanon) today introduced House Bill 313, legislation to address the threats facing fire investigators across Ohio. This bill will define the role of a fire investigator, create permissive language for municipalities and fire departments to allow their fire investigators to carry a firearm while operating in their capacity as a fire investigator, and set the training requirements for fire investigators to enable these fire investigators to carry a firearm in self-defense.
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