Republican News

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 364, legislation that exempts certain non-commercial seed-sharing activities from laws governing seed labeling, inspection, and advertising. The legislation is sponsored by State Reps. Dave Dobos (R-Columbus) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland).

COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) is pleased to announce the recent passage of multiple pieces of legislation. 

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) and Sedrick Denson (D- Cincinnati) recently introduced House Bill 619, legislation to expand access to breast cancer screenings in Ohio by removing common financial barriers. 

COLUMBUS—The House Homeland Security Committee yesterday passed House Bill 222, legislation to create the “Continue Your Story” specialty license plate in Ohio, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

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. 

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 Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) is pleased to announce that Ashtabula and Geauga counties will receive an Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) Water Infrastructure Grant.

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 –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) today introduced road naming legislation that will honor the sacrifices made by veterans.