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Rep. King Applauds Controlling Board Approval of Funding for Economic Development, Forestry Program

State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) is pleased to share that the Ohio Controlling Board approved two projects on Monday, including funding for Cut-Rite Manufacturing and the City of Celina’s Tree Program.

 
 
Rep. Kevin Ritter Applauds Grant for Public Water System in Meigs County

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio EPA has awarded the Village of Pomeroy Public Water System in Meigs County with a Condition Assessment Grant totaling $20,000 and a Well Abandonment Grant totaling $15,000. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes Indecent Exposure Modernization Act

COLUMBUS – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 249, also known as the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. The bill aims to protect Ohio’s children, preserve family values and update Ohio’s outdated obscenity laws.

 
 
Rep. Josh Williams Introduces 100th Bill, "American Dream Act"

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) held a press conference late last week announcing his 100th bill this General Assembly, the “American Dream Act.”

 
 
Bill Protects Ohio Property Owners from Bearing Responsibility of Delinquent Payments
March 30, 2026
Representative Thomas Supports Bill to Update Property Tax Lien Process

COLUMBUS – State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) recently voted in support of House Bill 92, legislation to restore fairness and accountability for unpaid water and sewer bills owed to a municipal utility.

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Strengthen Missing Persons Investigations

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 217, Andy Chapman's Act (formerly the F.I.N.D. Act). The legislation is aimed at improving efforts to locate missing persons and support their families.

 
 
Rep. Schmidt Supports "SHE WINS" Act

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.  

 
 
House Bill 775 removes state agencies' authority to engage in rulemaking beyond the scope granted by the General Assembly
March 27, 2026
Reps. Callender and Dovilla Introduce Legislation to Reign in Agency Rulemaking

(COLUMBUS)—State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) recently introduced legislation to scale back the discretionary rulemaking authority that has been given to state agencies. House Bill 775 would claw back the authority of state agencies to promulgate rules under vague authority, often called ‘catch all’ provisions, while creating a procedure to establish stronger oversight regarding agencies’ ability to expand their authority in the future. 

 
 
Reps. Callender and Dovilla Introduce Legislation to Reign in Agency Rulemaking

(COLUMBUS)—State Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) recently introduced legislation to scale back the discretionary rulemaking authority that has been given to state agencies. House Bill 775 would claw back the authority of state agencies to promulgate rules under vague authority, often called ‘catch all’ provisions, while creating a procedure to establish stronger oversight regarding agencies’ ability to expand their authority in the future. 

 
 
Ohio House Passes "SHE WINS" Act

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed 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.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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