House Bill 292 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans and Military Development | June 11, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Veterans and Military Development 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Mathews | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Ty Mathews |
| Nick Santucci | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Nick Santucci |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans and Military Development | November 19, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Veterans and Military Development 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Flaherty | necoTECH | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Flaherty |
| Matthew MacLaren | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matthew MacLaren |
| David Cordonnier | Dayton Development Coalition | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for David Cordonnier |
| Willa Bluestone | Ohio Life Sciences Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Willa Bluestone |
| Joshua Prest | Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Joshua Prest |
| Steve Tugend | Central Ohio Defense Group | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Tugend |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans and Military Development | February 4, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Veterans and Military Development 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Denney | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Alexandra Denney |
| Heath Murray | Defense Innovation Networking Group | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Heath Murray |
| Timothy Cassell | CEA Construction Employers Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Timothy Cassell |
| Jason Clark | CMRCC Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jason Clark |
| Josh Prest | Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Josh Prest |
| Cassie Barlow | Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Cassie Barlow |
| Steve Tugend | Central Ohio Defense Group | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Tugend |
| Willa Bluestone | Ohio Life Sciences Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Willa Bluestone |
| John Kopilchack | Synergy Building Systems | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for John Kopilchack |
| Joshua Rauch | City of Riverside | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Joshua Rauch |
| Jeff Graley | Mile Two | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jeff Graley |
| Jason Molnar | Infinity Labs | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jason Molnar |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans and Military Development | February 18, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Veterans and Military Development 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Cooper | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Nikki Cooper |
| Kayla Renner | Voyager Technologies | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kayla Renner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans and Military Development | February 25, 2026 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Veterans and Military Development 5th Hearing |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development | April 14, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Workforce Development 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Ty Mathews | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download Testimony for Representative Ty Mathews |
| Representative Nick Santucci | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download Testimony for Representative Nick Santucci |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development | May 12, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Workforce Development 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Rhodes | Ohio Business Roundtable | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nick Rhodes |
| Willa Bluestone | Ohio Life Sciences | Proponent | Download Testimony for Willa Bluestone |
| John Kopilchack | Synergy Building Systems | Proponent | Download Testimony for John Kopilchack |
| Isaiah Shalwitz | Invirsa, Inc. | Proponent | Download Testimony for Isaiah Shalwitz |
| James Lee | The Ohio Manufacturers' Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for James Lee |
| Steve Tugend | Central Ohio Defense Group | Proponent | Download Testimony for Steve Tugend |
| Cassie Barlow | Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education | Proponent | Download Testimony for Cassie Barlow |
| Nico Morgione | Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nico Morgione |
| David Cordonnier | Dayton Development Coalition | Proponent | Download Testimony for David Cordonnier |
| Laura Lanese | Inter-University Council | Proponent | Download Testimony for Laura Lanese |
| Matt MacLaren | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download Testimony for Matt MacLaren |
| Kayla Renner | Voyager Technologies | Proponent | Download Testimony for Kayla Renner |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development | May 19, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Workforce Development 3rd Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development | June 2, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Workforce Development 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Jenkusky | Ohio Manufacturers' Association/TJ Clark International, LLC | Proponent | Download Testimony for Eric Jenkusky |
| David Cordonnier | Dayton Development Coalition | Proponent | Download Testimony for David Cordonnier |
| Matt MacLaren | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download Testimony for Matt MacLaren |
| Patricia Marida | Opponent | Download Testimony for Patricia Marida | |
| Cassie Barlow | SOCHE | Proponent | Download Testimony for Cassie Barlow |
| Josh Prest | Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission | Proponent | Download Testimony for Josh Prest |
| Janos Jalics | Cleveland DSA | Opponent | Download Testimony for Janos Jalics |
| DON BRYANT | CLEVELAND PEACE ACTION | Opponent | Download Testimony for DON BRYANT |
| Jan Nespor | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jan Nespor | |
| Emily Kichler | Opponent | Download Testimony for Emily Kichler | |
| J. Kay Coughlin | Opponent | Download Testimony for J. Kay Coughlin |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development | June 9, 2026 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Workforce Development 5th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basma Hamid | Opponent | Download Testimony for Basma Hamid | |
| Laura Johnson | Individual / Concerned Ohio Constituent | Opponent | Download Testimony for Laura Johnson |
| Justin Bilyj | Opponent | Download Testimony for Justin Bilyj | |
| DON BRYANT | CLEVLELAND PEACE ACTION | Opponent | Download Testimony for DON BRYANT |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Cindy Abrams
Sean P. Brennan
Karen Brownlee
Gary Click
Meredith Craig
Jack K. Daniels
Kellie Deeter
Michael D. Dovilla
Tex Fischer
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Derrick Hall
Thomas Hall
Mark Hiner
Adam Holmes
James M. Hoops
Marilyn John
Angela N. King
Roy Klopfenstein
Brian Lampton
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Beth Lear
Brian Lorenz
Adam Mathews
Joseph A. Miller, III
Kevin D. Miller
Melanie Miller
Johnathan Newman
Mike Odioso
Phil Plummer
Tracy M. Richardson
Kevin Ritter
Bill Roemer
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
Jean Schmidt
Mark Sigrist
Jason Stephens
Brian Stewart
Cecil Thomas
David Thomas
Desiree Tims
Andrea White
Bernard Willis
Heidi Workman
Tom Young
SENATORS
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Kyle Koehler
George F. Lang
Sandra O'Brien
Thomas F. Patton
Bill Reineke
Kristina D. Roegner
Tim Schaffer
Jane M. Timken