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Legislation to Protect Ohio Jurors from Intimidation
February 11, 2026
Reps. Thomas and Synenberg Provide Sponsor Testimony on House Bill 478

State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 478, the Jury Tampering Prevention Act, legislation aimed at penalizing jury tampering for criminal proceedings in Ohio.

 
 
Rep. Stephens Introduces Legislation to Update Ohio's Owner Occupancy Property Tax Credit

COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) recently introduced House Bill 673 to expand the owner-occupancy property tax credit to all levies. 

 
 
Representative Ray Provides Testimony on Bill to Modernize Ohio Guardianship Law

COLUMBUS –State Representative Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 491, legislation to make updates to Ohio’s current guardianship laws, providing greater clarity and accountability. 

 
 
State Representative Lorenz Appointed to House Energy Committee

State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) today announced that he was appointed to serve on the House Energy Committee. 

 
 
Legislation clarifies parental rights and limits gender-identity screening in child welfare
February 10, 2026
State Reps. Click, Williams Introduce Affirming Families First Act

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference to announce a new piece of legislation – the Affirming Families First Act – which aims to clarify parental rights and limit gender-identity screening in Ohio’s child welfare system. 

 
 
Legislation clarifies parental rights and limits gender-identity screening in child welfare
February 10, 2026

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference to announce a new piece of legislation – the Affirming Families First Act – which aims to clarify parental rights and limit gender-identity screening in Ohio’s child welfare system. 

 
 
Legislation clarifies parental rights and limits gender-identity screening in child welfare
February 10, 2026
State Reps. Click, Williams Introduce Affirming Families First Act

State Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference to announce a new piece of legislation – the Affirming Families First Act – which aims to clarify parental rights and limit gender-identity screening in Ohio’s child welfare system. 

 
 
Rep. Robb Blasdel Recognized as Conservation Legislator of the Year by Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs

COLUMBUS, OH—State Representative Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) is proud to announce she’s been named Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs.

 
 
Local Governments and Non-Profits Invited to Submit Project Applications
February 9, 2026
Representative Schmidt Announces Upcoming Capital Budget Process

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) today announced that the General Assembly will begin the capital budget process for fiscal years 2027-28. The capital budget is one of Ohio’s five main budgets and focuses on brick-and-mortar projects funded by state bonds. 

 
 
Rep. Andrea White Champions Effort to Align, Modernize Background Check Process in Ohio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Andrea White (R-Kettering), along with Attorney General Dave Yost and representatives of several partners from Ohio’s criminal justice system, today held a press conference to announce new legislation that works to modernize and align fingerprinting and disposition reporting to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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