Jason Stephens News

COLUMBUS — State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) announced the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, landmark legislation to strengthen patient safety and ensure proper medical oversight for high-risk medications.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Residential Economic Development District Program.

(COLUMBUS)—House Bill 538 (Callender, A. Mathews) this week received sponsor testimony in the House General Government Committee, announced Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) Chair Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and JCARR member Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon). House Bill 538 seeks to strengthen the Ohio Athletic Commission (OAC), formerly the Ohio Boxing Commission, by providing the resources necessary to accomplish its expanded role for both athletics and agents.  

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26, the resolution he introduced alongside Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, received its first hearing in the House General Government Committee. 

State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires. 

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) announced that House Bill 260 – legislation clarifying the law regarding rules adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio – recently passed the House of Representatives. 

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that he introduced a concurrent resolution to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, who refused to resign after making egregious and inflammatory public statements celebrating the political assassination of Charlie Kirk.

COLUMBUS— State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Resolution 139, a resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV for his historic election as the first American Pope.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon), a member of the Ohio House Pro-Life Caucus, was pleased to join thousands of fellow Ohioans at the Statehouse for the annual Ohio March for Life. 

State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that the Ohio Senate voted to complete the override of the Governor’s veto of Item #66, putting into motion landmark property tax reform through a provision that encourages levy transparency and promotes responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars on the local level. This follows the Ohio House vote to override this veto in July. 

(COLUMBUS, OHIO)—State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that work to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 148, legislation to establish the Companion Animal Fund in the state treasury. 

COLUMBUS – Invited on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel in New York, State Representatives Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), Melanie Miller (R- Ashland), Ty Mathews (R-Findlay), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) recently participated in 50 States One Israel, a historic bipartisan delegation uniting state legislators from across the United States. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) attended the White House State Leadership Conference last week alongside more than 50 Ohio lawmakers and other officials. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 9 in honor of the beginning of construction on phase 2 of the State Route 7 Chesapeake Bypass project.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently introduced House Bill 151, legislation that aims to establish a consistent funding stream, using only surplus revenue, to fund future transportation needs across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) today voted in support of House Bill 54 – the House’s version of the State Transportation Budget. 

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) issued the following statement on the passing of Former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Jo Ann Davidson:

“I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Speaker Jo Ann Davidson. As a true trailblazer, Speaker Davidson's legacy is one of strength, grace, and servant leadership. She fostered a culture of mentorship that changed the lives of many for the better. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jo Ann Davidson.”

COLUMBUS, OH—Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) today announced that $32 million has been awarded to Jackson County for the construction of a new county jail. The funds are being awarded through the Ohio Jail Safety and Security Program.