COLUMBUS – State Representatives Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) and Marilyn John (R-Richland County) today provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 390, legislation that would require governmental evidence-retention entities to secure and test sexual assault examination (SAE) kits in relation to an investigation or prosecution of trafficking in persons.
COLUMBUS – A plan to help counties build and repair local jails was overwhelmingly approved today by the Ohio House of Representatives.
Two legislators are seeking to help children across the state by removing barriers to improve their lives.
COLUMBUS – State Representative Cindy Abrams (R- Harrison) today received the Croucher Family Award for Outstanding Leadership for her advocacy and work with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN).
State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) announces his legislation under House Bill 92 requiring public children services agencies to report cases of child abuse or neglect in military families to military authorities has been signed into law by the governor. Loychik is a primary sponsor of the bill alongside State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison).
Legislation to help address the foster care crisis in Ohio has been approved by the Ohio House of Representatives, State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) and Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announced today.
Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) issued the following statement on the “Ohio COVID-19 Vaccine Fairness Act,” House Bill 435, which was re-referred today to the House Rules and Reference Committee:
COLUMBUS – Most Ohio workers and students would be empowered to refuse mandated COVID-19 vaccinations under legislation approved today by the Ohio House Health Committee.
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) announced he will be sponsoring legislation with the goal of preventing sex predators from working or volunteering in a position that affords extensive contact with minor children.
COLUMBUS - The state controlling board has approved the release of $274,988.00 for annual maintenance and support the statewide Ohio Community Supervision System, State Representative Marilyn John Announced today.
