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Ohio House Passes Bill Honoring Pickaway County Sheriff's Office Detective Rex Emrick

State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 37, legislation that honors the life, career and legacy of longtime Pickaway County Sheriff’s Deputy Rex Emrick, who died in the line of duty on January 26th, 2021. 

 
 
Rep. Thomas Votes to Establish Ohio Defense and Space Commission

State Representative Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Township) yesterday voted in support of House Bill 292 – legislation to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.  

 
 
Reps. John, Newman Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Reps. Newman, John Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Reps. Newman, John Legislation Targeting Human Traffickers Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Richland) and Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) today announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 507, legislation to strengthen Ohio’s human trafficking laws. 

 
 
Legislation to Address Pre-Trial Criminal Justice Reform
March 5, 2026
Reps. Swearingen and LaRe Hold Press Conference on the Ohio Holly Act

COLUMBUS –State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) yesterday held a press conference on the Ohio Holly Act, newly introduced legislation that aims to protect Ohioans from violent offenders by reforming bail requirements.

 
 
Legislation to Address Pre-Trial Criminal Justice Reform
March 5, 2026
Reps. Swearingen and LaRe Hold Press Conference on the Ohio Holly Act

COLUMBUS –State Representatives D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and Jeff LaRe (R-Violet Twp.) yesterday held a press conference on the Ohio Holly Act, newly introduced legislation that aims to protect Ohioans from violent offenders by reforming bail requirements.

 
 
Legislation restoring accountability and transparency for the taxpayer
March 5, 2026
State Reps. Lear and Ritter Provide Sponsor Testimony for House Bill 466

State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) provided sponsor testimony before the House Local Government Committee for House Bill 466 – legislation that would require specific local government subdivisions to obtain approval from their legislative authority before imposing new property taxes. 

 
 
Legislation restoring accountability and transparency for the taxpayer
March 5, 2026

State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) provided sponsor testimony before the House Local Government Committee for House Bill 466 – legislation that would require specific local government subdivisions to obtain approval from their legislative authority before imposing new property taxes. 

 
 
Legislation restoring accountability and transparency for the taxpayer
March 5, 2026
State Reps. Lear and Ritter Provide Sponsor Testimony for House Bill 466

State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) provided sponsor testimony before the House Local Government Committee for House Bill 466 – legislation that would require specific local government subdivisions to obtain approval from their legislative authority before imposing new property taxes. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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