Bill Roemer News

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) have introduced House Bill 737 – legislation that would require cash payments to be rounded to a nickel.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved one item under the Department of Natural Resources’ Clean Ohio Trail Fund for a combined $500K to build the Akron-Peninsula Road Multi-Use Trail and improve outdoor recreational opportunities for locals.

State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are pleased to announce that the House Concurrent Resolution 22 - legislation to encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of its 250th anniversary, is now enrolled.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that Metro RTA, Summit County’s bussing system, will be offering free fares on Election Day on November 4th, Veterans’ Day on November 11th, and Giving Tuesday on December 2nd.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) this week introduced House Resolution (HR) 262, a resolution to honor the 200th anniversary of the Tallmadge Church. Dedicated on September 8th, 1825, the Tallmadge Church represents the rich history of the city of Tallmadge. It serves as a historical landmark, an event venue, and a place to gather and learn in the community.

COLUMBUS, OH —State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 503, legislation to strengthen taxpayer protections by requiring voter approval before a municipality can modify or repeal an existing municipal income tax reciprocity credit.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Monday announced the Ohio Controlling Board approved two items under the Department of Development’s Ohio Housing Trust Fund for a combined $22M to combat homelessness in Ohio.

State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) attended the ceremonial bill signing of House Bill 23 on Thursday, hosted by Governor DeWine. This legislation creates the Escaped Convict Alert Program (ECAP), which will strengthen public safety through a new alert system to notify residents when a nearby convict escapes from custody. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today celebrated the Hudson Library & Historical Society in District 34 being named one of 16 libraries in Ohio to be awarded part of the $74,693 in federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) is pleased to congratulate Janice Marshall on her retirement as Township Administrator for Copley Township.  Janice was initially appointed as Copley Fiscal Officer in October 2004 and became Copley Township Administrator in April 2016.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) today announced that he has been appointed as ranking member for the House Insurance Committee for the remainder of the 136th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Monday voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. 

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson), Bill Roemer (R-Richfield), and Jim Hoops (R-Napoleon) today applauded the signing of House Bills 124, 129, 309, 186, and 335 – five initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb tax hikes and deliver direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $3 billion in savings.  

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall  (D-Akron) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) is encouraging Ohioans to submit a public comment following the U.S. EPA Region 5’s proposal to reject the E-Check Ease Act: 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Wednesday voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula and dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans.

Chairman Bill Roemer (R–Richfield) today expressed his strong disappointment in the U.S. EPA Region 5’s decision to reject the E-Check Ease Act — legislation that would have allowed residents in seven Northeast Ohio counties to submit an attestation form in place of a physical E-Check inspection.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Derrick Hall (D-Akron) Wednesday helped pass the bipartisan Ohio Transportation Budget (House Bill 54) through the Ohio House of Representatives. The budget’s appropriation of $11.5B is a significant investment into the future of Ohio jobs, connecting the workforce to the worksite, and the bill will improve roads, bridges, and transit systems across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – Governor DeWine signed the Escaped Convict Alert Program (ECAP) into law on Monday. Introduced by State Representatives Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), this legislation will strengthen public safety through a new alert system which will notify residents when a nearby convict escapes from custody. 

Columbus, OH — State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) along with Fairlawn Mayor Russell Sharnsky, recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the brand new, 15,000 square-foot, Avid Architects Headquarters in Summit County.