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House Bill 2 includes hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for projects across Lake County and Northeast Ohio
July 1, 2024
State's Capital Budget Signed into law

COLUMBUS—Following concurrent votes in the Ohio House and Senate, House Bill 2, which contains the state’s Capital Improvement Budget as well as Ohio’s one-time Strategic Community Investment Fund, has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine, announced State Representative Jamie Callender (R-Concord). 

 
 
Creech, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria). 

 
 
John, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County). 

 
 
Stark County Representatives, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Reps. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton), Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.), and Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Twp.). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund to be distributed throughout the state.

 
 
Stark County Representatives, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Reps. Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton), Jim Thomas (R-Jackson Twp.), and Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Twp.). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund to be distributed throughout the state.

 
 
House Passes Township Omnibus Legislation, Hall Highlights Legislative Accomplishments

COLUMBUS—Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). Hall is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati).

 
 
Ohio House Passes Bill to Aide Ohio Villages

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 370, legislation to alleviate financial burden from Ohio’s villages and ensure uniform standards for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville).

 
 

COLUMBUS –The Ohio House recently passed House Bill 308, legislation that defines nuclear energy as green energy, announced bill sponsor Dick Stein (R-Norwalk).

 
 
Ohio House Passes Legislation to Support Living Organ Donors, Insurance Omnibus Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 399, legislation to support living organ donation by to removing financial barriers, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek).

 
 
Chairman Edwards Delivers More Than $14.3 Million in Transformative Capital Funding

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced Chairman of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville).  The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.

 
 

Having a personal tendency towards rational conservatism, I am particularly fond of a Latin phrase “abundans cautela non nocet.” Translated into English, it means “abundant caution does no harm.”  This is exactly the approach that the Ohio General Assembly is taking with regards to the medical marijuana issue.

 
 
Ohio House of Representatives Passes Legislation Expanding Identification Options for Military Veterans

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that gives military veterans in Ohio another option for documenting their veteran status for purposes like employment applications, veteran hospital services and discounts at participating retail establishments and restaurants.

 
 
House Bill 351 allows distilleries to serve liquor in single serving portions
April 20, 2016
Ohio House Passes Legislation Allowing Increase in Distillery Production

Today the Ohio House passed legislation allowing Ohio craft distilleries to increase its manufacturing limit from 10 thousand gallons to 100 thousand gallons annually.

 
 
Rep. Brenner Applauds the Passage of Legislation Eliminating Double Taxation for 911 Districts

State Representative Andrew Brenner (R-Powell) applauds today's passage of House Bill 277, legislation that would eliminate the potential for double taxation in a 911 tax district.

 
 
Rep. Brinkman Announces Passage of Legislation Impacting Local Townships by Ohio House

State Representative Tom Brinkman (R-Mt. Lookout) today announced the passage of House Bill 413 by the Ohio House, legislation that makes various changes in regards to local townships. Rep. Brinkman is the primary sponsor of the bill.

 
 
CSU expected to receive $7.5 million for film school
April 15, 2016
Ohio Legislative Leaders Join with Cleveland State University to Discuss Capital Budget Project

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville); State Representative Kirk Schuring (R-Canton); State Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville); President & CEO of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, Ivan Schwarz; and President of Cleveland State University, Ronald Berkman, today held a press conference to discuss the recent announcement that Cleveland State University is expected to receive $7.5 million through the state’s Capital Budget for Cleveland State’s School of Film, Television, and Interactive Media.

 
 
New bill would create commission to tightly regulate marijuana policy
April 13, 2016
Speaker Rosenberger, Rep. Schuring Discuss Medical Marijuana Task Force Findings, Plan Moving Forward

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) and State Representative Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) discussed takeaways from the recently concluded Medical Marijuana Task Force hearings and shared a plan moving forward on the issue in Ohio.

 
 
Duffey, Uecker Jointly Announce Proposal with Ohio Chamber of Commerce to Improve Fairness of State Agency Rulemaking

State Senator Joe Uecker (R-Miami Township), chairman, and State Representative Mike Duffey (R-Worthington), vice chairman, of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) have formally introduced legislation in their respective chambers (SB 303 and HB 503) to reform Ohio’s state agency rulemaking to ensure rules are filed timely and in a fair manner.  The legislation is also co-sponsored by former JCARR Chairman, Sen. Frank LaRose (R-Copley Township) and current JCARR member, Rep. Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City), and more than a dozen other legislators.

 
 
Guest Column from State Representative Tim Ginter: Talking about Health Services in Our Local Communities

My job as a legislator, and representative of the 5th Ohio House District, is to shape, discuss and initiate legislation that supports the well-being of my constituents. With all of the changes and challenges in healthcare, it is important we regularly discuss what can be done to improve our healthcare system in Ohio.

 
 
Local business projects expected to create 475 full-time positions with approved tax credits
March 29, 2016
Rep. Dever Applauds Approval of Expansion Projects in Hamilton County

State Representative Jonathan Dever (R-Madeira) today applauded the approval of assistance for various expansion projects around the state, including two in Hamilton County, by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) during its monthly meeting.

 
 
Bill to Strengthen Ohio's Economic Partnership with Israel Clears Ohio House

The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that further expresses Ohio’s acknowledgement of Israel as a strong economic and diplomatic partner in the Middle East.

 
 
Representative Marlene Anielski Announces Committee Passage of Suicide Awareness Legislation

State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) today announced the Senate State and Local Government Committee’s passage of House Bill 440, legislation that promotes awareness for suicide loss and all who are affected by the tragedy.  The bill passed unanimously out of committee.

 
 

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today released the following statement regarding the attack at Ohio State University:

 
 
Representative Anielski Encourages Ohioans Across the State to Participate in Survivor of Suicide Loss Day

State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) is encouraging those interested to participate in events for Survivors of Suicide Awareness Day, which is recognized internationally as the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  Events are scheduled throughout the state and the nation on Saturday, November 29, 2016. 
 

 
 
Representative Romanchuk Honors William J. Hartnett During Ohio House Session

State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield) joined the Ohio House this week to present a resolution on behalf of William J. Hartnett and his life. “Bill” Hartnett’s family was present to receive the resolution.

 
 
Legislation Holding Drug Traffickers Responsible for Overdose Deaths and Providing Addiction Treatment Options Clears Ohio House of Representatives

State Representatives Jonathan Dever (R-Madeira) and Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) today applauded the Ohio House’s passage of House Bill 270. The legislation, which they jointly sponsored, provides additional judicial discretion when dealing with Ohio’s heroin epidemic.

 
 

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 533, legislation that designates May as “Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.”

 
 
Candice Keller Sworn In as State Representative of the 53rd Ohio House District

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today announced that Candice Keller (R-Middletown) has been sworn in as state representative of the 53rd House District. Keller fills the seat vacated by former Representative Tim Derickson this summer.

 
 
HB 535 requires employers to keep jobs of out-of-state service personnel
November 16, 2016
Ohio House Passes Bill Expanding Employment Guarantee to Certain National Guard Members

The Ohio House today unanimously passed House Bill 535, sponsored by State Representative Rick Perales (R-Beavercreek), which requires Ohio employers to hold the employment position of any out-of-state National Guard member who is called to serve in the state in which they are enlisted.

 
 
Wesley A. Goodman Sworn In as State Representative of the 87th Ohio House District

Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) today announced that Wesley A. Goodman (R-Cardington) has been sworn in as state representative of the 87th House District. Goodman fills the seat vacated by former Representative Jeff McClain earlier this fall.

 
 
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