David Thomas News

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that they introduced the Senior Protection from Foreclosure Act – the first legislation of its kind in the nation. The bill would prevent a senior homeowner from being foreclosed upon for delinquent property taxes. The sponsors shared that the goal of this legislation is to codify existing standard practices across Ohio to keep elderly residents in their home regardless of property tax delinquencies. 

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Joe Miller (D-Amherst) introduced legislation that would eliminate the extra vehicle registration fee on hybrid vehicles. The additional $100 fee the duo hope to eliminate is charged to those Ohio drivers who have a hybrid car and is paid during registration of the vehicle or renewal. 

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and David Thomas (R-Jefferson) introduced legislation that would allow for the ability of voters to referendum and lower or eliminate Inside Millage tax amounts on property owners’ bills. HB 421 grants the authority for voters to place on the ballot a question to lower or eliminate the unvoted portions of property tax, which the sponsors say increase property tax assessments as values increase. 

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that Ohio’s tourism industry welcomed over 240 million visitors in 2024, supporting thousands of local businesses and attractions across the state, generating over $57 billion in revenue, according to the Ohio Department of Development. 

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Item #66, putting into motion the beginning steps for property tax reform through a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level. 

Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 64, also known as the Senior Sportsmen Fairness Act, into law on July 1st. Introduced by State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk), the new legislation lowers the age that a senior can receive a discounted hunting and fishing license from 66 to 65. This will align with the other state discounts that seniors can receive at 65. 

Rep. David Thomas Statement about Governor Dewine’s Vetoes in the Budget

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved the conference committee report for Am. Sub. House Bill 96 –the State Operating Budget. The budget plan, which allocates funding for state programs and operations for the next two years, includes provisions that aim to protect freedom, family and fiscal responsibility – approving historic property tax relief for Ohioans, implementing a flat tax rate and providing a record amount of state funding for school districts. 

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 David Thomas (R-Jefferson).