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Resolution to Initiate Removal Proceedings Against Judge Ted Berry Receives First Hearing in House Committee

COLUMBUS – State Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26 received its first committee hearing yesterday to initiate the removal proceedings of Judge Ted Berry.

 
 
Resolution to Initiate Removal Proceedings Against Judge Ted Berry Receives First Hearing in House Committee

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) today announced that House Concurrent Resolution 26, the resolution he introduced alongside Representative D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) to initiate the Ohio House of Representative’s removal proceedings against Judge Ted Berry, received its first hearing in the House General Government Committee. 

 
 
Speaker Huffman and Senate President McColley Announce Leadership Appointments for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission

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 – 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.  

 
 
Program Enhances Security Measures on College Campuses Across Ohio
November 4, 2025
Rep. Pizzulli Provides Sponsor Testimony on Bill to Support Campus Student Safety Grant Program

COLUMBUS – State Representative Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) today provided sponsor testimony before the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee on legislation to strengthen protections for students on Ohio’s public university campuses. 

 
 
Legislation Aims to Protect Parental Rights Regarding Vaccine Exemptions in School Settings
November 4, 2025
Representatives Miller and Robb Blasdel Introduce Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act. 

 
 
Legislation Aims to Protect Parental Rights Regarding Vaccine Exemptions in School Settings
November 4, 2025
Representatives Miller and Robb Blasdel Introduce Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) recently introduced House Bill 561, the Parental Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions (C.H.O.I.C.E) Act. 

 
 
Rep. Roemer Visits New Avid Architects Headquarters

Columbus, OH — State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) along with Fairlawn Mayor Russell Sharnsky, recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the brand new, 15,000 square-foot, Avid Architects Headquarters in Summit County. 

 
 
Electronic notification would remind Ohioans of upcoming license renewal
October 31, 2025
Representative Kishman Votes in Support of Bill to Streamline BMV License Renewal Notification Process

State Representative Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) this week voted in support of House Bill 258 – legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles’ license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires. 

 
 
Representative Peterson Highlights Upcoming Round of Welcome Home Ohio Program

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the Welcome Home Ohio Program.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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