Today, following the passage of Am. Sub. House Bill 64 through the Senate, the Ohio House voted to reject Senate amendments and to send the state operating budget to conference committee. Speaker Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) released a statement.
Bill would boost local businesses, increase competition
The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 26, sponsored by State Representatives Christina Hagan (R-Alliance) and Ron Maag (R-Lebanon). HB 26 seeks to exempt from sales and use taxes the sale or use of investment metal bullion and collectable coins.
Legislation eliminates cap on training hours
The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that addresses training requirements for peace officers in Ohio. Stemming from the Attorney General’s Advisory Group on Law Enforcement Training report, the bill works to improve the training process for law enforcement individuals.
The Ohio House of Representatives Agriculture and Rural Development Committee received a status update today from State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey and Executive Vice President Jim Chakeres of the Ohio Poultry Association regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or avian flu), an extremely contagious virus that primarily affects domestic poultry and is believed to be spread by wild, migrating waterfowl.
State Representatives Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) and Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) discussed upcoming legislation they will introduce to upgrade Ohio’s statewide trauma system through the creation of the Ohio Trauma Board.
State Representatives Robert McColley (R-Napoleon) and Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) and former State Representative Lynn Wachtmann yesterday presented the Mid-Ohio Foodbank with donations that the Ohio House of Representatives raised during the Operation Feed campaign.
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 103, legislation that works to connect policymakers and entrepreneurs with the goal of highlighting and assisting Ohio women and their business endeavors.
The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 18 with bipartisan support, sponsored by State Representatives Tim Ginter (R-Salem) and Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville). HB 18 prohibits landlords from restricting the display of American flags, service flags and the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Legislation works to protect Ohio dentists and their patients from increased dental fees
Today, the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation banning the practice by dental insurers of setting fee schedules for dentists for services not covered by the patient’s respective dental insurance company.
State Representative Al Landis (R-Dover) yesterday welcomed Allstate “Ride for Awareness” rider Nate Hudson to the Ohio Statehouse to discuss the role motorists play in protecting motorcycle riders.
Today, the Columbus Division of Fire and Reps. Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) and Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) held a free Hands-Only CPR Seminar on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse.
