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COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Homeland Security Committee this week passed House Bill 232, announced State Reps. Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta). This legislation will create a Historic and Patriotic Education license plate to support the educational and conservation work conducted by the Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution. 

State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today announced that The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 168–legislation that resolves constitutional concerns with Ohio’s child enticement laws so that these types of offenses against children can be enforced. 

COLUMBUS- The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 531, known as Braden’s Law, announced bill sponsors State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). Braden’s Law would make sextortion a crime in Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to establish Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers in Ohio. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of House Bill 247 – also known as “Avery’s Law” – legislation that would establish new requirements on vicious dog owners to prevent dog attacks. 

COLUMBUS—The House Ways and Means Committee today passed the Pet Friendly Rental Act, House Bill 277, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth).

COLUMBUS – Trew, LLC was recently awarded funding to support expansion efforts in Butler County, which will result in local economic development and job creation, announced State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester).

COLUMBUS- The Airspace Protection Act has been reintroduced for the 136th General Assembly announced State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula), both of whom are avid aviators and pilots.