Speaker Batchelder is sworn in as speaker of the House during the 130th General Assembly opening day ceremonies
Speaker Batchelder is sworn in as speaker of the House during the 130th General Assembly opening day ceremonies
 Speaker Batchelder presents a resolution to Jacob Dunbar for winning the 2013 Division I State Championship in boys singles tennis
Speaker Batchelder presents a resolution to Jacob Dunbar for winning the 2013 Division I State Championship in boys singles tennis
 Speaker Batchelder during the 2013 State of the State address
Speaker Batchelder during the 2013 State of the State address
Speaker Batchelder speaks at the 2013 State of the State address in Lima
Speaker Batchelder speaks at the 2013 State of the State address in Lima
 Speaker Batchelder and members of House leadership react to Governor Kasich's State of the State address
Speaker Batchelder and members of House leadership react to Governor Kasich's State of the State address
 Speaker Batchelder during the 2013 State of the State address
Speaker Batchelder during the 2013 State of the State address
Speaker Batchelder with OSU President E. Gordon Gee
Speaker Batchelder with OSU President E. Gordon Gee
 Speaker Batchelder addresses the attendees at the legislator luncheon in Lima
Speaker Batchelder addresses the attendees at the legislator luncheon in Lima
 Speaker Batchelder speaks at a press conference
Speaker Batchelder speaks at a press conference
Speaker Batchelder during House session
Speaker Batchelder during House session
 Speaker Batchelder and his wife on opening day
Speaker Batchelder and his wife on opening day
 Speaker Batchelder speaks at a budget press conference
Speaker Batchelder speaks at a budget press conference
Speaker Batchelder speaks with the media after session
Speaker Batchelder speaks with the media after session
 Speaker Batchelder at a press conference following the passage of the budget
Speaker Batchelder at a press conference following the passage of the budget
 Speaker Batchelder with Rep. Patmon
Speaker Batchelder with Rep. Patmon
Speaker Batchelder with former House speakers
Speaker Batchelder with former House speakers
 Speaker Batchelder with OSU President E. Gordon Gee and OSU head football coach Urban Meyer
Speaker Batchelder with OSU President E. Gordon Gee and OSU head football coach Urban Meyer
 Speaker Batchelder visits with guests on the House floor
Speaker Batchelder visits with guests on the House floor
Speaker Batchelder presents a House resolution
Speaker Batchelder presents a House resolution
 
 

Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder returned to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2007, having previously served in the Ohio House for 30 years. He currently is serving his fourth consecutive term and was re-elected by his colleagues to serve a second term as House Speaker during the 130th General Assembly. Speaker Batchelder is the second longest serving Representative in the Ohio House.

 
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06.18.13 - House Passes Bill Relating To Child Abuse And Neglect Prevention Programs

 
COLUMBUS -

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation to assist counties in carrying out their child abuse and child neglect prevention programs through certain administrative changes.

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06.18.13 - JobsOhio Is Vital To Ohio's Economic Progress

 

Did you know that Ohio was recently named as the state with the most improved business climate by more than 700 CEOs in Chief Executive Magazine? This is quite an accomplishment, and it is proof that Ohio is taking the necessary steps in order to help businesses succeed and create jobs.

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06.15.13 - Captain America Is Welcome In Ohio

 

Typically when there are overturned vehicles and explosions on the streets of Cleveland, I find cause for concern. But with the filming of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” taking place here, Ohioans can consider the Hollywood effects as a very good thing.

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06.13.13 - Ohio House Urges Congress, Obama Administration To Address Veterans' Benefits Delays

 
COLUMBUS -

In an effort to help military veterans gain access to critical treatment, the Ohio House of Representatives  passed House Concurrent Resolution 21, which urges President Barack Obama, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans’ disability claims.

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Representative William G. Batchelder
District 69
77 S. High St
14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone (614) 466-8140
Fax      (614) 719-3969
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Leadership Position : Speaker of the House
Hometown : Medina
Party : Republican
Elected Experience :
Current Term : Expires December 2014 / Not eligible to run for another term