Republican News

The Ohio House of Representatives today voted to concur on Senate amendments to House Bills 129, 309, 186, and 335 – four initiatives championed by House Republicans that make systematic reforms to curb spikes and provide direct property tax relief to Ohioans, totaling more than $2.4 billion in savings. The package of bills now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature.

Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 293 – legislation sponsored by State Senators Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) – that would require all mailed absentee ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day.

COLUMBUS – Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) today announced that Bill Rowland has been selected as the new Director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) upon the retirement of Director Wendy Zhan, effective Friday, November 7th, 2025. Additionally, Julie Rishel has been named the new Assistant Director of LSC.  

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 268, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 32 as the Richard "Dick" Mallon Memorial Highway, announced State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland).

COLUMBUS – Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon the unanimous adoption of a congressional district plan by the Ohio Redistricting Commission:

Speaker of the Ohio House Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced that legislation updating Ohio’s marijuana laws and addressing the issue of intoxicating hemp passed with bipartisan support through the Ohio House of Representatives. Senate Bill 56 preserves the legal, adult-use marijuana provisions approved by voters in Issue 2 in 2023, while also adding needed protections for Ohio’s children.

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 269, which will Designate Sgt. Bradley J. Harper USMC Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport).

COLUMBUS –The House Criminal Justice Committee today passed House Bill 258, legislation that will address the issue of selling tobacco and vaping products to minors, announced State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton).

COLUMBUS - Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon), Senate Democratic Leader Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood), House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima), and House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati) today released the following statement:

COLUMBUS—The House Primary and Secondary Education Committee today passed House Bill 70, legislation that will require Ohio schools to adopt policies regarding the administration of over-the-counter medications, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula).

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of Mike Gibbons:

COLUMBUS—State Reps. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) are pleased to announce that House Bill 283, legislation to add a judge to the Adams County common pleas court, today passed out of the House Civil Justice Committee.

COLUMBUS, OH – State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) this week introduced legislation to promote transparency by preventing local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies. 

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Bill 75, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 72 in Greene County as the Caitlin Renee Preston Memorial Highway. 

COLUMBUS— The Ohio House of Representative today passed House Bill 161, legislation to eliminate spousal exceptions for sexual assault, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 256, which will require the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to inquire about organ donation when someone registers for a hunting or fishing license.