David Thomas News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) today announced that he has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the NOPEC Energy Champion Award in recognition of his leadership in passing landmark pro-consumer and pro-competition energy reforms in House Bill 15 and Senate Bill 2 earlier this year.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D-Reynoldsburg) this week attended the sentencing of Stephanie Ayers, the owner of two dogs that viciously mauled 12-year-old Reynoldsburg resident Avery Russell during a playdate last summer.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Karen Brownlee (D-Symmes Twp) today announced the extension of the cosponsor request deadline for a resolution she plans to introduce in the Ohio House of Representatives urging the United States Department of Justice to release the full, unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprises. This resolution has the full support of the House Democratic Caucus, and no support from the House Republicans.  

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today announced that the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation that would establish new requirements on vicious dog owners to prevent dog attacks in Ohio.

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. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today praised the East Cleveland City School for achieving a three-star rating. This achievement underscores the district’s potential for success and highlights the urgent need to shift full control back to the school board.

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 338 – also known as Andy’s Law – legislation that expands the offense of aggravated murder or assault of correctional facility employees and instills new measures to reduce inmate drug possession. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has named State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) one of its 2025 Legislators of the Year, recognizing her leadership in securing historic investments in public transportation and childcare that strengthen Ohio’s workforce and support working families.

(Columbus, Ohio) – Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 102, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in the state’s Sex Offender Registry and Notification (SORN) laws.

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 Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) introduced bipartisan legislation proposing multiple reforms to increase transparency and protections for Ohioans. House Bill 608 is a response to mounting concerns from homeowners and local officials about the processes and complexity of the current property tax system. 

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) today released to following statement concerning the failure by House Republicans to refer House Bill 442, Ohio Democrats introduced fair and constitutional congressional map, to an Ohio House committee where it can receive public hearings: 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 476, legislation to modernize Ohio law to allow nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and schools to sell raffle tickets online. 

The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference where he introduced the Tithing Protection Act – legislation that would allow a personal income tax deduction for Ohioans who make certain donations to churches. 

COLUMBUS- Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) introduced a bill designed to improve Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) property tax savings program. The bill, which incorporates recommendations from the Ohio Farm Bureau, County Auditors, and farmers, aims to provide more clarity, transparency, and consistency for agricultural landowners across Ohio.

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. 

Columbus, OH — Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) has introduced the CASH (Currency Access to Spend Here) Act, a bill aimed at ensuring all Ohioans have the ability to use cash for transactions at both private businesses and government entities. H.B. 554 would respond to concerns from constituents who have faced difficulties when businesses or government offices refused to accept cash as payment

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on legislation to require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation organizations.