Jena Powell News

State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) highlights support behind SJR 2 in voting to protect Ohio’s Constitution. With the bill’s passage, it allows Ohioans to exercise their right to vote on Ohio Issue 1 on August 8th.

State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has cosponsored the Backpack Bill, which establishes the program to provide eligible students with an educational savings account (ESA) beginning in the 2024-2025 school year for those enrolling in K-12 nonpublic schools or receiving home education.

State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) supported legislation tying the homestead exemption to inflation, which provides relief for Ohio's seniors and veterans. 

State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a resolution to require 60% voter approval for changes to the state constitution:

On Wednesday, State Rep. Jena Powell’s (R-Arcanum) “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation passed in the House Higher Education Committee. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports in Ohio.

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) attended the first meeting on Tuesday of the Ohio Legislative Prayer Caucus, which is part of the American Prayer Caucus Network. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) filed the “Save Women’s Sports Act” legislation for the 135th General Assembly, yesterday. The bill ensures that biological males cannot compete in female-only sports at OHSAA schools.

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) has been appointed by Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) as Chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee for the 135th General Assembly.

State Representative Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) applauds the signing of Senate Bill 131, the companion bill of Powell’s House Bill 203, which will boost Ohio’s economic competitiveness by recognizing out-of-state occupational licenses and attracting skilled workers to the state.