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George Lang R

State Senator
Ohio Senate District 4
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
1 Total

Biography

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On Record (22)

Bill CommerceConsumer FinanceFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
To amend sections 1321.02, 1321.62, 1321.63, 1321.631, 1321.632, 1321.64, 1321.643, 1321.644, 1321.65, 1321.651, 1321.66, 1321.663, 1321.665, 1321.666, 1321.67, 1321.673, 1321.674, 1321.69, 1321.691, 1321.70, and 1321.701; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 1321.702 (1321.703); and to enact new section 1321.702 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the consumer …
Jun 18, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health CareHealth and Human ServicesOccupational Licensing and Regulation
To amend sections 1.64, 124.32, 124.41, 124.42, 124.50, 173.525, 503.45, 503.47, 505.38, 709.012, 737.15, 737.16, 737.22, 742.38, 911.11, 1337.11, 1349.05, 1561.26, 1751.01, 1785.01, 2108.61, 2133.01, 2133.211, 2135.01, 2151.3515, 2151.53, 2305.113, 2305.234, 2305.2311, 2305.41, 2305.51, 2711.22, 2743.62, 2907.01, 2907.13, 2907.29, 2909.04, 2921.22, 2925.01, 3107.12, 3111.91, 3301.531, 3313.5310, 3313.7112, 3313.7117, 3319.13, 3327.10, 3331.02, 3331.07, 3701.046, 3701.23, 3701.25, 3701.36, 3701.59, 3701.615, 3701.74, 3701.90, …
May 28, 2026 · source · details / share
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Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health and Human Services : Health CareSenate Health Committee
To enact section 3701.95 of the Revised Code regarding health care facilities and infection prevention textiles.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill UTILITIESUtilities : Electric UtilitiesUtilities : Gas UtilitiesSenate Energy Committee
To enact section 4906.011 of the Revised Code to declare the state's energy siting policy.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Courts and Civil LawCourts and Civil Law : Civil LawSenate Judiciary Committee
To amend sections 2305.06 and 2305.07 of the Revised Code to reduce the statute of limitations for bringing an action upon a written or oral contract.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill TaxationUTILITIESSenate Public Utilities Committee
To amend section 5727.111 of the Revised Code to reduce the tangible personal property tax assessment rate for pipe-line companies.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Commerce : SecuritiesSenate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
To amend sections 1707.01, 1707.03, 1707.09, 1707.091, 1707.092, 1707.13, 1707.23, and 1707.39 of the Revised Code to make changes to the Securities Law.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill TaxationSenate Ways and Means Committee
To amend section 5747.02 of the Revised Code to phase-down the state income tax to a flat rate of 2.75% over two years.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CommerceState and Local Government : State GovernmentSenate Judiciary CommitteeCourts and Civil Law : Civil Law
To enact sections 1701.031, 1701.592, 1701.593, 1701.594, 1701.595, 1701.596, and 1701.597 of the Revised Code regarding the regulation of the internal affairs of domestic corporations and corporate use of committees of independent and disinterested directors.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TRANSPORTATIONPUBLIC SAFETYTransportation : Motor VehiclesCommerce : InsuranceSenate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology CommitteeTransportation : Vehicle Registration and TitlingCommerce : Consumer Protection
To amend sections 1345.02, 3901.046, 3905.01, 3905.06, 3906.01, 3906.08, 3907.14, 3911.22, 3925.08, 3964.03, 3964.194, 4509.70, and 4513.70 and to enact sections 1345.82 and 3905.0612 of the Revised Code regarding changes to Ohio insurance laws and certain towed vehicles and repair shop activities.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Transportation : Motor VehiclesSenate Judiciary CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law EnforcementTransportation : Vehicle Registration and Titling
To amend section 4513.61 of the Revised Code to address lienholder responsibility for the payment of towing and storage charges for specified motor vehicles.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology CommitteeCommerce : Consumer Finance
To amend sections 1321.02, 1321.07, and 1321.141 of the Revised Code for the purpose of revising the Small Loan Act.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State and Local Government : State GovernmentState and Local Government : Administrative ProcedureSenate General Government Committee
To amend sections 106.01, 111.15, and 119.03 and to enact sections 106.10 and 111.151 of the Revised Code regarding regulatory-focused nongovernmental organizations and model administrative rules adopted by state agencies.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CommerceSenate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology CommitteeCommerce : Consumer ProtectionCommerce : Consumer Finance
To amend section 9.79; to enact new sections 4710.01, 4710.02, 4710.03, and 4710.04 and sections 4710.05, 4710.06, 4710.07, 4710.08, 4710.09, 4710.10, 4710.11, 4710.12, 4710.13, 4710.14, 4710.15, 4710.16, 4710.17, 4710.18, and 4710.19; and to repeal sections 4710.01, 4710.02, 4710.03, 4710.04, and 4710.99 of the Revised Code to provide for the licensure of debt services providers.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Health and Human Services : Health CareSenate Health CommitteeOccupational Licensing and Regulation
To enact section 4729.44 of the Revised Code to authorize the dispensing of ivermectin without a prescription.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State and Local Government : Local GovernmentUtilities : Electric UtilitiesUtilities : Gas UtilitiesUtilities : Water UtilitiesSenate Local Government Committee
To amend sections 321.261, 701.10, 729.49, 735.29, 743.04, and 743.06 and to enact sections 319.65, 701.101, 701.102, 701.103, 701.20, 701.21, 701.22, 701.23, 701.24, 701.25, 701.26, 701.30, 701.31, 701.32, 701.33, 701.35, 701.36, 701.37, 701.38, 701.39, 701.40, 729.491, 729.492, 729.493, 735.291, 735.292, 743.041, 743.042, 1901.187, and 1907.033 of the Revised Code regarding limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities against property …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CommerceTransportation : Motor VehiclesHouse Insurance CommitteeSenate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
To amend sections 1317.05, 3905.426, 4509.06, and 4509.70 and to enact section 1310.251 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing ancillary product protection contracts, vehicle value protection agreements, and uninsured drivers.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CommerceCommerce : Insurance
To enact section 3905.427 of the Revised Code to enact the Rental Home Marketplace Guarantees Act.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Health and Human Services : Health CareHouse Health CommitteeOccupational Licensing and Regulation
To amend sections 1751.67, 2133.211, 3313.539, 3707.511, 3727.06, 3923.233, 3923.301, 3923.63, 3923.64, 4723.01, 4723.02, 4723.06, 4723.07, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.36, 4723.41, 4723.42, 4723.43, 4723.431, 4723.44, 4723.46, 4723.481, 4723.482, 4723.483, 4723.493, 4723.50, 4731.27, 4761.17, and 5164.07; to enact section 4723.439; and to repeal sections 4723.45 and 5164.73 of the Revised Code to modify the laws governing the practice of advanced practice registered …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CommerceHouse Commerce and Labor CommitteeOccupational Licensing and Regulation
To amend section 1321.21 and to enact sections 1320.01, 1320.02, 1320.03, 1320.04, 1320.05, 1320.06, 1320.07, 1320.08, 1320.09, and 1320.10 of the Revised Code to regulate the provision of earned wage access services.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral
Adopt the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (62)

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To enact section 5.64 of the Revised Code to designate September 25 as "Dolly Parton Day."
Oct 02, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 9.63 of the Revised Code to withhold all state funding from municipal corporations that do not cooperate with federal homeland security activities and remove the Director of Public Safety's role in determining what constitutes noncooperation.
May 28, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 349.01 of the Revised Code regarding new community authorities.
May 28, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 3301.96 of the Revised Code to provide for the designation of high-quality youth development programs by the Director of Education and Workforce.
Apr 07, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 9.68, 109.69, 109.731, 311.41, 311.42, 311.43, 1547.69, 2921.13, 2923.11, 2923.111, 2923.12, 2923.121, 2923.122, 2923.123, 2923.124, 2923.125, 2923.126, 2923.127, 2923.128, 2923.129, 2923.1210, 2923.1211, 2923.1212, 2923.1213, 2923.16, 2923.17, 2953.35, 4511.19, and 4749.10 and to repeal section 1533.04 of the …
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 5165.06, 5165.151, 5165.158, 5165.19, 5165.26, and 5165.36 and to enact section 5165.061 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the law governing nursing facilities in the Medicaid program.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.449 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 11 in Mahoning County as the "Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.974 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 322 in Cleveland as the "Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 505.431 and 3313.951 of the Revised Code to authorize a law enforcement agency to provide school resource officer services to a chartered nonpublic school.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.912 of the Revised Code to create the "American Motorcyclist Association" license plate.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 9.68 of the Revised Code to permit individuals to seek punitive or exemplary damages against municipal corporations that pass gun control measures.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 4732.42 of the Revised Code to ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Keep Them Safe Act to provide guidelines and civil immunity for the voluntary storage of firearms.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 5.2281 of the Revised Code to change the designation for "Ohio Deaf History Month" to the month of April.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.213 of the Revised Code to designate February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to designate August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 4503.472 of the Revised Code to create the "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.921 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 7 in Mahoning County as the "Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 1533.04, 2923.11, and 2923.17 of the Revised Code to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.736 of the Revised Code to create the "Play Golf Ohio" license plate.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.742 of the Revised Code to create the "COSI" specialty license plate.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 341.02 and 5901.03 and to enact section 341.43 of the Revised Code to verify the veteran status of imprisoned individuals and individuals facing imprisonment.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3313.753 and 5502.262 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schools.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3319.079 and 3319.22 of the Revised Code regarding educator licensure.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.967 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 36 in Delaware County as the "Freedom Parkway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 109.70 of the Revised Code to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4928.01, 4928.03, and 4928.041 of the Revised Code regarding electric vehicle charging stations.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 3901.96 of the Revised Code to exclude nonprofit agricultural membership organizations from insurance regulations.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.428 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of I-71 in Columbus as the "Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.59 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and I-70 in Clark County as the "Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3331.02 and 4109.07 of the Revised Code regarding age and schooling certificate requirements and work hours for a person under sixteen years of age.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 5739.09 of the Revised Code to repeal the authorization of a special county lodging tax.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.57 of the Revised Code to designate January 22 as the "Day of Tears."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4109.08, 4111.09, 4112.07, 4115.07, 4123.54, 4123.83, and 4167.11 of the Revised Code to allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.022 of the Revised Code to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 4 as "Rutherford B. Hayes Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4511.213 of the Revised Code to prohibit failing to change lanes or proceed with caution around a stationary vehicle in distress.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.57 of the Revised Code to designate September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 5701.11 and 5747.01 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 7, 2025, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3781.19 and 3781.20 and to enact section 3781.21 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law relating to building inspections.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.2324 of the Revised Code to designate October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 4755.72 and 4755.721 of the Revised Code to enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4141.24 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding the treatment of professional employer organizations and alternate employer organizations under the Unemployment Compensation Law.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 155.33, 155.34, 1503.35, 1509.01, 1509.02, 1509.03, 1509.06, 1509.07, 1509.071, 1509.13, 1509.22, 1509.221, 1509.23, 1509.28, 1509.31, 1509.36, 2305.041, 5577.02, and 5727.02 and to enact section 131.52 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 343.30 of H.B. 96 …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.926 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 10 in Cleveland as "John E. Gallagher Way."
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4729.01, 4729.36, 4729.531, 4729.532, 4729.54, and 4729.55 of the Revised Code to allow wild animal rehabilitation facilities to receive a limited license to administer euthanasia drugs and to modify the law regarding the use of terms that …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4929.02 and to enact sections 4929.51, 4929.52, 4929.53, 4929.55, 4929.57, and 4929.59 of the Revised Code to allow for competitive retail natural gas service suppliers to offer carbon offsets to customers.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.74, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for a portion of employer group health plan …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 3523.13, 3523.14, 3523.15, 3523.16, 3523.17, 3523.18, and 3523.99 of the Revised Code to establish procedures for appointing delegates to a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 2927.12 and 4112.01 and to enact sections 124.92 and 4112.20 of the Revised Code to define antisemitism for specific purposes and to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include the offenses of riot and aggravated riot …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.589 of the Revised Code to create the "Ohio NAACP" license plate.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3501.01, 3513.05, 3513.262, 3513.263, and 5747.502 and to enact sections 3505.011, 3513.141, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the use of ranked choice voting, to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
To amend sections 1547.11, 3701.143, 4511.181, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code to change the laws pertaining to operating a vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of marihuana and the admissibility of evidence for purposes of OVI statutes.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.802 of the Revised Code to enact the Display of Founding Documents of Historic Significance Act regarding the display of certain historical documents in public schools.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3301.0714, 3302.03, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3324.10, and 3326.11; to enact new section 3313.6032 and sections 3302.131, 3302.132, 3313.6034, 3313.6035, 3319.2214, and 3319.2311; and to repeal section 3313.6032 of the Revised Code with regard to academic intervention services at …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 343.01, 343.011, 343.012, 343.022, 343.08, 3714.07, 3714.073, 3734.521, 3734.53, 3734.56, 3734.57, and 3734.574 and to enact section 3734.522 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing the transfer and disposal of solid waste and …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.011, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, and 1357.10 and to repeal section 1349.55 of the Revised Code to revise and supplement state regulations concerning non-recourse litigation funding agreements.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3335.02, 3335.09, 3337.01, 3339.01, 3341.02, 3343.02, 3344.01, 3345.45, 3350.10, 3352.01, 3356.01, 3359.01, 3361.01, 3362.01, 3364.01, 4117.14, and 4117.15; to enact new section 3333.045 and sections 3345.029, 3345.0216, 3345.0217, 3345.0218, 3345.0219, 3345.382, 3345.451, 3345.452, 3345.453, 3345.454, 3345.455, 3345.456, …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share