Adam C. Bird News

Members of the Ohio House and Senate announced today that they are introducing a pair of identical resolutions in each chamber to strengthen Ohio’s election process and enshrine voter ID laws into the state’s constitution, including the requirement to present photo identification. The resolutions are being championed by State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) in the Ohio House and State Senators Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) in the Ohio Senate. 

COLUMBUS –State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Brown County have been awarded more than $147,090 through the newly created Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant Program, established in the state budget championed by House Republicans.

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) today introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.  

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) today announced legislation to protect middle and high school students by setting clear, statewide rules on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced yesterday their respective appointments to the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting, pursuant to Article XIX, Section 1(G) of the Ohio Constitution. 

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today announced that the USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) application is now open. This program provides critical financial assistance to farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. A total of $16 billion in federal funding is available. 

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representatives passed commonsense legislation to ensure first responders can carry out their responsibilities effectively during emergency situations, announced State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond).

State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) today voted in support of House Bill 3 – the "School Bus Safety Act," which establishes new measures to enhance school bus safety, increase penalties for violations, provide grant funding for schools to apply for equipment specific to their school’s needs, and educate the public about school bus-related laws.

COLUMBUS, OH– The Ohio House of Representatives, Wednesday, passed House Resolution 101, legislation expressing strong support for Cleveland’s bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games, announced State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond).

State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 114 – legislation that works to establish consistent age requirements for kindergarten admission across Ohio.