Mark Johnson News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe). 

COLUMBUS—New Lexington City Schools was recently awarded funding to support their efforts to expand workforce development and wellness accessibility, announced State Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe).

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 37, also known as Liv’s Law, legislation that would raise the penalty for Aggravated Vehicular Homicides committed by drunk drivers. The legislation was spearheaded by State Reps. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark).

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 264, which will expand the type of facilities that are eligible for the Renewable Energy Tax Credit in the State of Ohio, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe). Johnson sponsored this legislation alongside State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS – The House Criminal Justice Committee today passed House Bill 37, legislation that would raise the penalty for Aggravated Vehicular Homicides committed by drunk drivers, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark).

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 93, changing the limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid water, sewer, and disposal services rates and charges. The measure is joint sponsored by State Reps. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) and Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky).

COLUMBUS –State Reps. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) last week participated in a Legislative Roundtable discussion with local elected officials and economic development leaders from across the southern Ohio region.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Development recently announced the latest recipients of water infrastructure grants through the Ohio BUILDS program. State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) is happy to announce the village of New Lexington will receive funding to make critical repairs to a water treatment filter in the area.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently announced that two projects in Perry County received grants as part of their Recreational Trails Program.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe) today was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Ohio House of Representatives Commerce & Labor Committee.