Republican News

COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee yesterday passed House Bill 51, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, announced joint sponsors State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) and State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representative today passed House Bill 201, legislation to protect consumer freedom when purchasing automobiles and other equipment, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 214, which will promote free speech in public schools and protect Ohio educators, staff, and students, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport).

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) yesterday was assigned by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to advise the newly formed Ohio Juvenile Justice Working Group.

COLUMBUS—House Bill 272, legislation that will give local governments the permissive authority to expand concealed carry access, today passed out of the House Government Oversight Committee, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County).

COLUMBUS— The House Criminal Justice Committee today began hearings on House Bill 233, the Self-Defense Protection Act, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) and D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) recently introduced legislation that will require employers to use the E-Verify program, a free internet-based program to help employers verify work authorization of new hires.

COLUMBUS, OH– State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today applauds the announcement that the State of Ohio has been named number one in the nation for business, according to CNBC America’s Top States for Business rankings.

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today introduced legislation to create a permanent funding source for training Ohio’s law enforcement officers. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) issued the following statement on Governor DeWine’s recent press conference, calling on the Legislature to abolish the death penalty in Ohio:

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Wednesday voted in support of Ohio’s Capital Budget bill, a two-year capital improvements budget for community projects throughout the state totaling nearly $4 billion.

COLUMBUS—The Civil Justice Committee today heard significant proponent testimony on House Bill 283, legislation that will add a judge to the Adams County common pleas court, announced State Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland), Chairwoman of the House Health Committee, this week voted in support of the “SHE WINS” Act, legislation that ensures a woman’s right to make a fully informed decision about an elective abortion without modifying provisions in the Ohio Constitution.