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COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation to repeal the nuclear subsidy created by House Bill 6 from the 133rd General Assembly. Sponsored by Representatives Jim Hoops and Dick Stein, House Bill 128 passed the House 86-7. 

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Last month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made a push for harsher punishments for distracted drivers.

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Jon Cross (R-Kenton) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) today introduced House Bill 188, legislation that would protect organ donors against discrimination from insurance coverage.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) announced a statue of the legendary Ohio astronaut and Senator arrived at the Statehouse last Wednesday and was installed in the Map Room, where it will be displayed for the next year. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Jon Cross (R-Kenton) and Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek) today introduced House Bill 188, legislation that would protect organ donors against discrimination from insurance coverage.

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) and Tristan Rader (D- Lakewood) today issued a statement following the passage of House Bill (HB) 372, a bill that makes the penalty for aggravated murder either death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Miami Twp.) today issued the following statement calling on Governor Mike DeWine to lift Ohio’s mask mandate:

COLUMBUS – State Reps. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) and Gary Click (R-Vickery) this week offered sponsor testimony before the Ohio House Health Committee in support of House Bill (HB) 363, bipartisan legislation to designate the last week of February as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Ohio. Similar legislation previously passed the Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2022 by a vote of 93-1.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 67, legislation sponsored by State Representatives Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) and Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield) that would provide relief to school students who are returning to school this spring by providing provisions laid out in the bill.

State Representative Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge) today announced that the American Legion recognized him as Ohio’s 2025 Legislator of the Year, honoring both his service to our nation as a veteran and his continued leadership in advancing initiatives that support veterans and their families at the state level.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Larry Householder (R-Glenford) today introduced legislation that would hold county boards of health accountable by allowing a board of county commissioners to terminate or modify any countywide order issued by a county board of health.

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), on behalf of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, today issued the following statement regarding House Bill (HB) 347, legislation requiring a 24-hours waiting period for patients accessing reproductive care:

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), on behalf of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, today issued the following statement regarding House Bill (HB) 347, legislation requiring a 24-hours waiting period for patients accessing reproductive care:

COLUMBUS – State Representative Larry Householder (R-Glenford) today introduced a resolution that would allow the Ohio General Assembly to modify or terminate any executive order with a simple majority vote from both chambers. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed the Larry Henderson Act, named after Deputy Henderson, who was tragically killed while working security detail at the University of Cincinnati’s Spring Commencement on May 2, 2025. 

COLUMBUS – Along with six of her colleagues, State Representative Laura Lanese (R- Grove City) was labeled as a “protector” by Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund. 

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed the Larry Henderson Act, named after Deputy Henderson, who was tragically killed while working security detail at the University of Cincinnati’s Spring Commencement on May 2, 2025. 

State Representative Heidi Workman (R-Rootstown) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Bill 220 – legislation aimed at improving the prior authorization process and reducing delays in patient care by requiring insurers and Medicaid to honor certain existing approvals for prescription medications.