The Ohio Assembly can have bills in process across all committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Here is a list of the bills the LPO political team are tracking.
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- HB206 Establish a transactional currency based on gold and silver
The bill establishes a transactional currency based on gold and silver, which will be issued by the treasurer of state and can be used as legal tender. It requires the establishment of a bullion depository to hold the precious metals and outlines the process for individuals or states to purchase and redeem this currency. The bill also includes provisions for fees associated with the issuance and redemption of the currency. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB205 Enact the Future Educators Support Act
The Future Educators Support Act requires the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to conduct annual staffing surveys in school districts, collect data on teaching positions, and produce reports. It allows for financial support for student teachers, including stipends and test fee waivers, and mandates that public school districts may pay student teachers a minimum wage and offer health care benefits. Additionally, it updates the list of in-demand jobs to include teachers. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB204 Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day
This bill designates March 9th as '6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day' to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black women's unit to serve overseas during World War II. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB203 Enact Aspen Runnels' Law
HB203, known as Aspen Runnels' Law, amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to increase penalties for vehicular assault and vehicular homicide occurring in active school zones, and requires doubled fines for specified traffic violations in these zones. The law mandates that offenders complete a remedial driving course before regaining driving privileges if their license is suspended due to violations in an active school zone. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB202 Establish Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Comm
The bill establishes the Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee to oversee state procurement of information technology services and supplies, allowing procurement through online marketplaces. It outlines the composition of the committee, the responsibilities of state agencies regarding procurement, and the requirements for contracts related to information technology. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB201 Allow specified hunting on landowner's property without a permit
The bill allows a resident landowner's parents and grandchildren to hunt on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting license, deer permit, wild turkey permit, or fur taker permit. It also permits non-resident landowners and their immediate family to hunt on their property without a license, provided their home state allows similar provisions. The bill specifies conditions under which limited liability companies, partnerships, and trusts may also allow hunting without permits. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB200 Enact the America First Act
The bill prohibits individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States from entering or being present in Ohio, requires law enforcement agencies and detention facilities to cooperate with federal immigration laws, and mandates the withholding of state and local government funds from subdivisions that do not comply with the act. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB20 Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder
This bill prohibits individuals from knowingly harassing or impeding emergency service responders while they are performing their lawful duties. It establishes penalties for menacing behavior towards these responders and includes heightened penalties for repeat offenders. The bill also defines harassment and sets specific conditions under which a person can be charged with this offense. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB2 Establish the Child Care Cred Program
The bill establishes the Child Care Cred Program, which shares child care costs equally among participating employees, their employers, and the state department, aimed at assisting employees with child care expenses and supporting child care providers. Eligibility requires employees to reside in Ohio and be selected by their employers, while employers must be located in Ohio and select employees for participation. The program includes provisions for application, eligibility determination, and administrative oversight by the department. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB199 Revise law governing all-purpose vehicles, other utility vehicles
HB199 amends various sections of the Revised Code concerning all-purpose vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, and mini-trucks, including provisions for permits for individuals with mobility impairments, definitions related to wildlife management and hunting, regulations on vehicle operation, registration processes, and management of vehicle titles. While it establishes eligibility requirements for certain permits and outlines penalties for violations, it introduces increased regulations, fees, and governmental oversight that may conflict with Libertarian principles advocating for individual freedom and minimal government intervention. Some provisions offer exemptions for specific vehicles and organizations, reflecting a balance between regulation and autonomy. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB198 Regulate manufacture, sale of inhalable, ingestible hemp products
The bill regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products in Ohio. It establishes licensing requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, mandates product testing and labeling, and prohibits sales to individuals under twenty-one years of age. The bill also creates a hemp program fund to support enforcement and administration of these regulations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB197 Specify day of the presidential primary election
This bill amends section 3501.01 of the Revised Code to require that presidential primary elections in Ohio be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. It specifies that in years when a presidential primary election occurs, all primary elections shall be held on the third Tuesday after the first Monday in March, with exceptions for municipal or county charters. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB196 Regards candidate nomination protests, names on candidacy forms
The bill allows any elector who is not a member of a political party to protest a person's candidacy for that party's nomination on specified grounds, such as ineligibility due to citizenship or age. It also mandates that candidacy forms include space for former names of candidates. Protests must be filed in writing by a qualified elector by a specified deadline. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB195 Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
The bill revises various sections of the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code to modernize and clarify the law governing commercial transactions, including definitions, scope, and provisions related to security interests, chattel paper, and electronic records. It aims to enhance the uniformity and efficiency of commercial law in Ohio, impacting businesses and individuals engaged in commercial transactions. Specific changes include provisions for the control of electronic records and updates to the rules governing security interests. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB194 Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law
This bill revises the Alcohol Franchise Law in Ohio, defining terms related to alcoholic beverages, manufacturers, distributors, and franchises. It specifies that manufacturers producing less than 250,000 barrels of beer annually are not included in the definition of 'manufacturer'. The bill also outlines the concept of 'good faith' in franchise relationships. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB193 Regards Ohio ABLE accounts
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code regarding Ohio ABLE accounts, requiring the state treasurer to implement and administer the program, including developing marketing plans, collecting fees, and ensuring compliance with federal tax benefits. It establishes procedures for account management, contributions, and distributions, and creates an advisory board for oversight. The bill also includes provisions for appropriations to subsidize monthly fees for eligible individuals with disabilities. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB192 Enact the Community Pharmacy Protection Act
The bill limits insurer accreditation requirements for pharmacies, mandates drug cost reporting by pharmacy benefit managers, and establishes penalties for violations. It allows pharmacies to file complaints with the superintendent of insurance regarding violations of these provisions. The act applies to health benefit plans and contracts entered into or renewed after its effective date. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB191 Require school district, ESC teachers be paid at least $50,000
The bill mandates that all teachers employed by school districts and educational service centers in Ohio receive a minimum salary of $50,000. It outlines provisions for salary increments based on training and years of service, and establishes requirements for salary schedules to be adopted annually by school boards. The bill also includes penalties for non-compliance with the salary requirements. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB190 Enact the Given Name Act
The Given Name Act requires public schools in Ohio to develop policies that promote parental involvement in education, particularly regarding the use of gender pronouns and sexuality content. Schools must notify parents of any substantial changes in a student's services and obtain parental consent before providing health care services. The act prohibits school personnel from encouraging students to withhold information from parents and restricts the use of names and pronouns inconsistent with a student's biological sex without parental permission. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB19 Regards underage possession or consumption of alcohol
The bill amends section 4301.69 of the Revised Code to change the mental state required for the prohibition against allowing underage persons to possess or consume alcohol from 'knowingly' to 'recklessly.' It outlines the conditions under which underage consumption is permissible, such as supervision by a parent or guardian, and establishes penalties for violations. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB189 Regards statewide school behavioral threat management process
The bill establishes a statewide behavioral threat management operational process for public and chartered nonpublic schools in Ohio. It requires each school district to create a threat assessment team for grades six through twelve, which must complete approved training programs. The bill also mandates the development of a threat management portal for reporting and managing potential threats to school safety. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB188 Create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership
The bill establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, which aims to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation between Ohio and Israel. It includes provisions for the partnership to study policy issues, facilitate business and academic exchanges, and promote mutual economic support. The partnership will consist of appointed members from the legislature, business community, and higher education, and will issue annual reports on its activities. (Passed By House, In Senate Committee) Legislature reference... - HB187 Require school districts to provide a moment of silence each day
The bill requires school districts in Ohio to provide a moment of silence each school day for prayer, reflection, or meditation. Participation in the moment of silence is voluntary for students, and the bill prohibits any policies that would establish a religion or restrict students' free exercise of their religious beliefs. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB186 Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula
HB186 amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes based on a millage floor that limits tax increases according to inflation, and requires adjustments in the school funding formula accordingly. The bill applies to property classified as residential/agricultural and nonresidential/agricultural within affected school districts, allowing for tax reductions over a specified period. It also includes provisions for tax commissioner determinations and adjustments related to property valuations and tax rates. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference... - HB185 Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes
Bill HB185 amends existing laws and enacts new sections to regulate the unauthorized use of an individual's persona and to prohibit certain deepfake recordings. It establishes definitions for 'persona' and 'deepfake recording,' outlines consent requirements for commercial use of personas, and sets penalties for violations, including civil actions for damages. Exceptions are provided for newsworthy uses and certain educational contexts. (Introduced In House) Legislature reference...