Jamie Callender News

COLUMBUS – Yesterday, following successful votes in both the House Judiciary and Finance Committees, the Ohio House voted to pass Substitute Senate Bill 56 (S. Huffman), announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). Senate Bill 56, initially passed by the Ohio Senate in February, combines efforts to clarify Ohio’s adult use cannabis program and address the issues arising from intoxicating hemp products. The compromise language passed by the House comes after nearly 18 months of negotiations between legislators, industry groups, and advocates. 

COLUMBUS – All state agencies required to submit reports on their regulatory reduction activity per Senate Bill 9 (134th General Assembly, McColley/Roegner,) have submitted their reports to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), announced JCARR Co-Chairs State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). This is the last of three reports required by Senate Bill 9, which aim to reduce the regulatory burdens placed on Ohioans due to excessive government restrictions. 

COLUMBUS – House Bill 27, which would dedicate the Route 90 bridge over the Grand River in Perry Township in memory of Army Specialist Jacob A. Ashton, received its first hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee, announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Daniel P. Troy (D-Wickliffe). Specialist Ashton was a decorated combat veteran who was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division before his death in August of 2024.