Lisa A. Sobecki News

Today, Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) signed on as a co-sponsor to House Democratic priority legislation to declare racism a public health crisis. Previously introduced in the 133rd General Assembly as HCR 31, the resolution provides meaningful action steps to address racial health disparities and begin to dismantle systemic racism in Ohio. 

Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) reaffirmed her support for the Ohio Fairness Act by once again signing on as a co-sponsor to the House bill. The Ohio Fairness Act is bipartisan legislation protecting LGBTQ+ Ohioans from discrimination in employment, housing and accommodations.                                                   

COLUMBUS—Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) issued a statement Wednesday on the passage of House Bill (HB) 128, legislation to repeal parts of HB 6 from the 133rd General Assembly (GA). HB 6 was a multi-billion dollar corporate bailout at the center of the largest alleged public racketeering and bribery scheme in Ohio history. Former Republican Speaker Larry Householder and several close associates were paid millions to pass HB 6 and stop a referendum on the law. 

Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) and House Democratic lawmakers Wednesday voted in opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 22, controversial Republican legislation that would threaten the health and safety of Ohioans by curbing authority from the governor and health director during public health crises. 

Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) issued a statement Tuesday on the one-year anniversary of Ohio’s first confirmed coronavirus cases. The governor issued the state of emergency on March 9, 2020, after three Ohioans reportedly tested positive for the virus.

Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) on International Women’s Day called for uplifting women and for State Lawmakers to support pro-women policies. 

Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) issued a statement following the passage of House Bill (HB) 74, the state’s two-year transportation budget. Rep. Sobecki voted in favor of the bill with reservations.

Today, Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) voted to support House Bill (HB) 67 which grants some relief to schools regarding state testing, but failed to fully address this issue.

Today, Rep. Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) applauded the House passage of legislation that would allow more health professionals to administer the coronavirus vaccine, extend professional licenses and help low-income Ohioans pay for utilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

COLUMBUS— Rep. Lisa Sobecki’s (D-Toledo) bill honoring Officer Brandon Stalker, who was killed in the line of duty Jan. 18, 2021, passed out of committee today after a committee vote. House Bill (HB) 80 received unanimous support by the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee.