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Sponsored bills (81)
Bills this legislator primary-sponsored. Data from OpenStates.
- SB 466 Increase sentence reduction credit a prisoner may receive · Introduced · Jul 21, 2026
- SB 101 Regards recording of certain real property documents · Became Law · Jun 16, 2026
- SB 341 Repeal law that authorizes a person who is 17 to marry · Introduced · Jun 10, 2026
- SB 443 Enact the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act · Introduced · Jun 2, 2026
- SB 163 Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud · Passed One Chamber · May 27, 2026
- SB 394 Require courts to supply electronic notification of hearings · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 383 Regards portable solar generation devices · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 396 Establish family and medical leave insurance benefits · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 382 Implement a top-two primary election system · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 373 Regards hospital-wide nursing care comm., nursing staffing plans · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 395 Implement top-three primary, consensus general election system · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 387 Regards Medicaid managed care coverage of pharmacogenomic testing · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 374 Prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 386 Enact the Medicaid Savings Act · Introduced · Mar 25, 2026
- SB 9 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law · Became Law · Mar 5, 2026
- SJR 9 CA: Eliminate prohibition against taxing food and beverages · Introduced · Mar 4, 2026
- SB 369 Prohibit the force-feeding of birds · Introduced · Mar 4, 2026
- SB 366 Require some delinquent property tax payments upon lot transfer · Introduced · Feb 18, 2026
- SR 261 Urge Congress to create a National Infrastructure Bank. · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
- SCR 14 Urge Congress to reject moratorium on state regulation of AI · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
- SB 348 Require bars, restaurants to have date rape drug testing devices · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
- SB 336 Require disclosure of mandatory fees in consumer transactions · Introduced · Feb 11, 2026
- SB 323 Provide for the natural organic reduction of remains · Introduced · Nov 18, 2025
- SR 213 Honoring the Miami Fort Power Plant on its Centennial. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 28, 2025
- SJR 7 CA: Authorize land value taxes · Introduced · Oct 22, 2025
- SB 299 Regards sales of kratom products · Introduced · Oct 22, 2025
- SB 292 Revise caps on noneconomic, punitive, and exemplary damages · Introduced · Oct 15, 2025
- SB 215 Modify homestead exemption calculation, eligibility criteria · Introduced · Jun 11, 2025
- SB 210 Regards licensing, contracts for pharmacy benefit managers · Introduced · Jun 4, 2025
- SB 199 Levy a fee on gross sports gaming wagers; specify revenue use · Introduced · May 28, 2025
- SB 190 Enact A Good Deal for Ohio Act · Introduced · May 7, 2025
- SR 121 Honoring Isaac Rogers for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · May 6, 2025
- SB 177 Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot · Introduced · Apr 30, 2025
- SB 185 Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs · Introduced · Apr 30, 2025
- SB 176 Enact the Digital Fair Repair Act · Introduced · Apr 30, 2025
- SB 143 Prohibit employment application question re: criminal background · Introduced · Mar 19, 2025
- SB 150 Increase sports gaming tax; allocate for athletics, sports venues · Introduced · Mar 19, 2025
- SB 109 Provide no-cost breakfast and lunch to students · Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
- SB 79 Regulate the use of pricing algorithms · Introduced · Feb 12, 2025
- SB 30 Require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay cash · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SJR 2 CA: Modify process for statutes proposed by initiative petition · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SJR 1 CA: Increase the membership of the General Assembly · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SB 22 Authorize tax credit or rebate for certain homeowners, renters · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SB 28 Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SB 29 Allow municipalities create joint economic development district · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SB 11 Prohibit post-employment agreement restraining career or business · Introduced · Jan 29, 2025
- SB 75 Regards municipal creation of joint economic development district · Passed One Chamber · Dec 18, 2024
- SB 342 No title provided · Introduced · Dec 17, 2024
- SB 339 Prohibit post-employment agreements restraining future work · Introduced · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 37 Regards driver's license suspension law; financial responsibility · Passed Legislature · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 341 Provide funds to a school district to repay a solvency loan · Introduced · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 340 Revise Low- and Moderate-income Housing Trust Fund law · Introduced · Dec 11, 2024
- SCR 13 Urge Congress to adopt Constant Sunrise Time · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- SB 333 Require voice communication services for inmates, other offenders · Introduced · Nov 20, 2024
- SJR 6 CA: Increase membership of the General Assembly · Passed One Chamber · Nov 20, 2024
- SB 331 Regards recording liens and other real property instruments · Introduced · Nov 20, 2024
- SR 476 Honoring the Madeira High School girls soccer team on winning the 2024 Division V State Championship. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 19, 2024
- SB 328 Regulate use of pricing algorithms · Introduced · Nov 13, 2024
- SJR 5 CA: Modify process for statutes proposed by initiative petition · Passed One Chamber · Nov 12, 2024
- SB 298 Require names submitted by BMV to be included on the jury list · Introduced · Jun 25, 2024
- SCR 12 Urge Attorney General to file a lawsuit against RealPage, Inc. · Jun 25, 2024
- SB 186 Regards payment of property tax, sale of tax-foreclosed property · Passed One Chamber · Jun 18, 2024
- SB 272 Establish Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program · Introduced · May 22, 2024
- SB 271 Authorize tax credit or rebate for certain homeowners, renters · Introduced · May 22, 2024
- SB 256 Modify the earned income tax credit; increase the minimum wage · Introduced · May 8, 2024
- SB 254 Designate the Brigid Kelly Norwood Lateral · Introduced · May 8, 2024
- SR 319 In memory of Brigid Kelly. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 2, 2024
- SB 217 Regards AI-generated products, simulated porn, identity fraud · Introduced · Feb 28, 2024
- SR 285 In memory of Stanley J. Aronoff. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 28, 2024
- SR 190 Honoring the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cincinnati on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 28, 2023
- SR 147 Honoring White Water Shaker Village on its Bicentennial. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 14, 2023
- SB 103 Regards sales of kratom products · Introduced · Apr 19, 2023
- SB 108 Establish and regulate scholars residential centers · Introduced · Apr 19, 2023
- SR 57 Honoring the Princeton High School girls basketball team as the 2023 Division I State Champion. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 21, 2023
- SB 10 Incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code into Ohio law · Became Law · Mar 15, 2023
- SB 73 Enact the Digital Fair Repair Act · Introduced · Mar 1, 2023
- SB 76 Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords · Introduced · Mar 1, 2023
- SB 36 Grant tenants, certain bidders rights for foreclosure sale · Introduced · Feb 8, 2023
- SB 38 Require retail merchants to give customers option to pay by cash · Introduced · Feb 8, 2023
- SB 162 Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers · Became Law
- SB 262 Require construction contracts note variation from standard form · Became Law
Cosponsored bills (143)
Bills this legislator coauthored or cosponsored. Data from OpenStates.
- SR 422 In memory of Kenneth R. Cox. · Passed One Chamber · Jul 27, 2026
- SR 362 In memory of Jeffry Armbruster. · Passed One Chamber · May 19, 2026
- SR 354 In memory of James E. Carnes. · Passed One Chamber · May 12, 2026
- SR 329 In memory of Larry A. Mumper. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 9, 2026
- SR 303 Honoring Matt Oyster for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 25, 2026
- SR 301 In memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 24, 2026
- SR 299 In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 19, 2026
- SB 247 Designate the buckeye as the state candy · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2026
- SR 257 Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 12, 2026
- SR 255 In memory of David Lee Wycuff. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 30, 2025
- SR 239 Honoring Jim Kelly for his stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 19, 2025
- SR 226 In memory of Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 12, 2025
- SCR 12 Recognize 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service · Introduced · Nov 5, 2025
- SR 216 Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 4, 2025
- SR 215 Honoring Wendy Zhan for thirty years of commendable service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 28, 2025
- SB 240 Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment · Introduced · Oct 1, 2025
- SR 194 In memory of Mary Rose Oakar. · Passed One Chamber · Sep 30, 2025
- SB 14 Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day · Became Law · Aug 18, 2025
- SR 171 In memory of Jack Cera. · Passed One Chamber · Jul 17, 2025
- SR 172 Honoring James C. Lilly for his service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Jul 17, 2025
- SR 166 Honoring Randy Queen for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Jul 9, 2025
- SR 153 Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 25, 2025
- SR 138 Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 17, 2025
- SR 80 Honoring the Winton Woods High School girls basketball team on securing the 2025 Division II State Championship. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 25, 2025
- SB 134 Abolish death penalty; regards funding of lethal injection drugs · Introduced · Mar 19, 2025
- HB 107 Designate Cleveland Firefighter Johnny Tetrick Memorial Highway · Became Law · Mar 14, 2025
- SR 39 In memory of Alan J. Zaleski. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 25, 2025
- SR 38 Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 18, 2025
- SJR 5 No title provided · Passed One Chamber · Feb 12, 2025
- SR 35 Honoring David Reedy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 11, 2025
- SR 34 Honoring Regan Burke-Onda for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 11, 2025
- SR 33 Honoring Marcus Benjamin for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 11, 2025
- SR 28 Honoring Theresea Varrasso for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
- SR 24 Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
- SR 27 Honoring Maggie Purdy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
- SR 23 Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
- SR 26 Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
- SR 10 Honoring the St. Ursula Academy girls volleyball team on winning the 2024 Division II State Championship. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 28, 2025
- SR 4 In memory of Ben Espy. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 13, 2025
- SR 5 Honoring Phil Cummins for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 13, 2025
- SR 510 Honoring Senator Robert D. Hackett for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 30, 2024
- SB 281 Regards info poster on benefits and services for veterans · Passed One Chamber · Dec 23, 2024
- HB 7 Enact the Strong Foundations Act · Passed Legislature · Dec 19, 2024
- SB 54 Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund · Passed Legislature · Dec 19, 2024
- HB 496 Revise the law governing property taxes and county auditors · Passed Legislature · Dec 19, 2024
- HB 29 Regards driver's license suspensions-failure to pay child support · Passed Legislature · Dec 19, 2024
- HB 106 Enact the Pay Stub Protection Act · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- SB 95 Authorize the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- HJR 8 CA: Authorize bonds for public infrastructure capital improvement · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- SB 237 Enacts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- SB 208 To require a military exception in an open enrollment policy · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- HB 322 Regards childhood sexual abuse registrants, offense of grooming · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- SB 163 Create Dublin City Schools license plate · Passed Legislature · Dec 18, 2024
- SR 497 Honoring Aida S. Montano on her retirement from the Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 11, 2024
- SR 499 Honoring President Matt Huffman for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 198 Provide inmates with state ID cards, education documentation · Passed Legislature · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 100 Prohibit installing tracking device or app without consent · Passed Legislature · Dec 11, 2024
- SB 210 Designates Ohio Black Media Week · Passed Legislature · Dec 11, 2024
- HB 256 Require ODNR to inquire about organ donation · Passed Legislature · Dec 10, 2024
- SB 62 Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day · Passed Legislature · Dec 10, 2024
- SB 270 Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day · Passed One Chamber · Dec 9, 2024
- SR 486 Honoring Senator Matthew Dolan for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- HB 5 Modernize the adoption process · Passed Legislature · Dec 4, 2024
- HB 78 Regards State Teachers Retirement Board elections, membership · Passed Legislature · Dec 4, 2024
- SB 42 Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- HB 81 Designate Sheriff Dale R. Williams Memorial Highway · Passed Legislature · Dec 4, 2024
- HB 162 Make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture · Passed Legislature · Dec 4, 2024
- SR 487 Honoring Senator Stephanie Kunze for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- SR 485 Honoring Senator Vernon Sykes for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- SR 484 Honoring John D. Whaley for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 4, 2024
- SB 207 Designate Stillbirth Prevention Day · Passed One Chamber · Dec 3, 2024
- SJR 4 CA: Authorize bonds for public infrastructure capital improvement · Passed Legislature · Dec 3, 2024
- SR 482 In memory of Senator J. Kirk Schuring. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 2, 2024
- HB 70 Require schools adopt a policy regarding over-the-counter drugs · Passed Legislature · Nov 20, 2024
- SB 323 Designate September 28 as Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day · Passed One Chamber · Nov 19, 2024
- SB 141 Designate American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Memorial Highway · Passed One Chamber · Nov 18, 2024
- SB 183 Designate Lance Corporal James Patrick Rizzo Memorial Highway · Passed One Chamber · Nov 18, 2024
- SR 471 Honoring Susan Elizabeth Burkey for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 12, 2024
- SR 467 In memory of Jo Ann Davidson. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 29, 2024
- SB 29 Regards education records and student data privacy · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- SB 144 Regards immunizations by pharmacists, pharmacy interns and techs · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- SB 214 Allow human trafficking victim to expunge certain records · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- HB 179 Regards vicarious liability in tort actions; statutes of repose · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- HB 47 Require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- HB 226 Regards customer-owned water service lines replacement costs · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- SB 225 Designate Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day · Became Law · Oct 24, 2024
- SR 461 In memory of William Thomas Ariss. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 9, 2024
- SR 462 In memory of Dave Hobson. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 9, 2024
- SR 457 In memory of Roy L. Keeran. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 3, 2024
- SR 460 In memory of Darrell W. Opfer. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 3, 2024
- SR 448 In memory of Barbara C. Pringle. · Passed One Chamber · Sep 24, 2024
- SB 34 Designate July as "Sarcoma Awareness Month"; name act Hank's Law · Became Law · Sep 9, 2024
- SR 431 In memory of Marigene Valiquette. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 22, 2024
- HB 161 Eliminate spousal exceptions for certain sex offenses · Became Law · Aug 9, 2024
- HB 34 Excuse breast-feeding mothers from jury service · Became Law · Jul 23, 2024
- SB 114 Designate Lance Corporal James F. Kimple Memorial Highway · Passed One Chamber · Jun 27, 2024
- SCR 9 Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment · Passed Legislature · Jun 26, 2024
- SB 176 Allow child support orders for children over 18 with a disability · Passed One Chamber · Jun 18, 2024
- SR 385 Honoring Michael A. Rulli for his exemplary service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 12, 2024
- SR 362 In memory of Shirley A. Huffman. · Passed One Chamber · May 7, 2024
- SCR 8 Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim · Passed Legislature · Apr 23, 2024
- SR 343 In memory of Carolyn Jean Prentiss. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 16, 2024
- SB 91 Regards fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds · Became Law · Mar 28, 2024
- SR 291 In memory of Theodore M. Gray, Jr. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 12, 2024
- HB 61 Designate James A. Garfield Day · Became Law · Jan 11, 2024
- SR 240 Condemn the People's Republic of China for role in drug trade · Passed Legislature · Dec 13, 2023
- SR 257 Honor Bulgarian-American heritage in Ohio · Passed Legislature · Dec 13, 2023
- SB 192 Regards real estate brokers, residential property disclosures · Introduced · Dec 6, 2023
- SB 24 Designate Sikh Awareness Month · Passed One Chamber · Nov 29, 2023
- SR 232 Honoring Chancellor Randy Gardner for exemplary service to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 21, 2023
- SB 43 Modify homestead exemption-surviving spouse of a disabled veteran · Became Law · Oct 27, 2023
- HB 35 Eliminate limitations period for certain sexual abuse claims · Became Law · Oct 12, 2023
- SR 214 Condemn attacks against Israel; support Israel's people · Passed Legislature · Oct 11, 2023
- SR 213 Honoring Ross Miller on his retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 10, 2023
- SR 195 In memory of Scott R. Nein. · Passed One Chamber · Sep 1, 2023
- SR 191 Honoring Jeff Golon for thirty-five years of commendable service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 28, 2023
- SR 192 Honoring the Cincinnati Observatory on the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary in its current location. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 28, 2023
- SR 173 In memory of Richard L. Ditto · Passed One Chamber · Jul 18, 2023
- HB 191 Revise the law regarding bail · Became Law · Jun 30, 2023
- SCR 5 Support Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial · Passed Legislature · Jun 26, 2023
- SR 160 In memory of Thomas Charles Sawyer. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 22, 2023
- SR 142 In memory of Catherine Barrett. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 14, 2023
- SB 122 Revise the law regarding bail · Passed One Chamber · Jun 14, 2023
- SR 117 Honoring the remarkable life of Lorraine Ann Barron. · Passed One Chamber · May 3, 2023
- SB 101 Abolish death penalty; modify juror challenges in certain cases · Introduced · Apr 19, 2023
- HB 52 Reverse H.B. 509/134th GA changes to EMS training, continuing ed · Became Law · Apr 6, 2023
- SR 84 Honoring Julia Shafer as a 2023 Division II State Swimming Champion. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 29, 2023
- SR 82 Honoring Taylor Bacher as the 2023 Division II State Swimming Champion in the 200-yard freestyle. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 29, 2023
- SR 83 Honoring Logan Ottke as a 2023 Division II State Swimming Champion. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 29, 2023
- SR 55 In memory of Dr. Samuel Wallace Speck, Jr. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 21, 2023
- SR 54 Honoring Dennis M. Papp for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 16, 2023
- SR 53 Honoring Michael J. O’Neill on his retirement from LSC. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 16, 2023
- SR 43 In memory of William Frank Reineke, Sr. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 8, 2023
- SR 34 In memory of Kent K. Smith. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 1, 2023
- SR 35 In memory of Representative Kristopher W. Jordan. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 1, 2023
- SB 64 Expand Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program · Introduced · Feb 22, 2023
- SR 27 Honoring Frank Strigari for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 8, 2023
- SR 25 Permitting the use of the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms by the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association on March 18, 2023. · Passed Legislature · Feb 8, 2023
- SR 26 Authorizing the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on April 13-15, 2023. · Passed Legislature · Feb 8, 2023
- SR 17 Honoring Dennis Waites on his retirement from CSRAB. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 31, 2023
- SR 7 In memory of Steven Maurer. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 11, 2023
- SR 3 In memory of Charles Frederick Horn. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 9, 2023
- SR 493 In memory of William Nelson Morgan.
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