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Hearcel Craig D

State Senator
Ohio Senate District 15 — Seat 2
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
1 Total

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On Record (22)

Bill COURTSCourts and Civil Law
To amend section 2301.02 of the Revised Code to add two judges to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas to be elected in 2028.
Sep 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorial Highways and BridgesSpecial DesignationsTRANSPORTATION
To enact section 5534.506 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 62 in Columbus as the "State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial Highway."
Sep 26, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Memorial Highways and BridgesMilitary and VeteransSpecial DesignationsTRANSPORTATION
To enact section 5534.156 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of I-70 in Franklin County as the "Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway."
Jun 18, 2026 · source · details / share
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Face the State with Senator Hearcel Craig | 10TV  Ohio Senate (.gov)
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health and Human Services : AgingHealth and Human Services : Health CareOccupational Licensing and RegulationSenate Health Committee
To amend sections 3721.28, 3721.29, and 3721.30 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health and Human Services : MedicaidSenate Finance Committee
To amend section 5163.33 of the Revised Code to declare the General Assembly's intent to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health and Human Services : Health CareHealth and Human Services : Public HealthSpecial Designations : ObservancesSenate Health Committee
To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the week including March 22nd as Ohio Doula Awareness Week.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special DesignationsSenate Government Oversight and Reform Committee
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 · source · details / share
Bill Special DesignationsSenate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety CommitteeHouse Veterans and Military Development Committee
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 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation : Early Childhood EducationTransportation : Motor VehiclesTransportation : Vehicle Registration and TitlingSENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEEHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.537 of the Revised Code to create the "Lifetown" license plate.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill PUBLIC SAFETYSpecial DesignationsTRANSPORTATIONTransportation : Motor VehiclesTransportation : Vehicle Registration and TitlingSENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEEHOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
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 · source · details / share
Bill PUBLIC SAFETYTRANSPORTATIONTransportation : Traffic OffensesSENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
To amend section 4511.451 of the Revised Code to double fines for failing to yield to a funeral procession.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special DesignationsHouse General Government Committee
To enact section 5.2324 of the Revised Code to designate October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral UTILITIESSenate Public Utilities Committee
To amend sections 4905.02 and 4928.53 and to enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.57, and 4933.58 of the Revised Code to exempt electric submetering companies from classification as a public utility, to impose various requirements on such companies, and to extend eligibility for the percentage of income payment plan program to certain electric submetering company customers.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Housing and Real PropertySenate Finance Committee
To enact section 175.50 of the Revised Code to provide grants to qualifying applicants for mortgage, property tax, and utility bill assistance.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Firearms
To enact section 2923.22 of the Revised Code to limit liability for federally licensed firearms dealers in regards to firearm hold agreements
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State And Local GovernmentSenate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
To repeal section 9.68 of the Revised Code to restore local authority to generally regulate conduct related to firearms and knives.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety CommitteeCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : FirearmsHealth and Human Services : Mental Health and Disabilities
To amend sections 149.43, 2923.11, 2923.125, 2923.128, and 2923.20 and to enact sections 2923.133, 2923.22, 2923.221, and 4731.058 of the Revised Code to enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act, relative to the creation of a do not possess firearms registry.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Commerce : InsuranceHealth and Human Services : Public HealthSenate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
To enact section 3902.65 of the Revised Code to cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugs.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral UTILITIESTRANSPORTATIONTransportation : Motor VehiclesCrimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentSenate Judiciary CommitteeTransportation : Highways, Roads, and BridgesTransportation : Air and Rail TransportUtilities : Truck and Rail Carriers
To amend sections 2903.13 and 2917.41 and to enact section 306.20 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for assault when the victim is an operator of an Ohio transit system bus or rail car; to authorize Ohio transit systems to post a sign regarding abuse or assault of staff; and to increase the penalty for evading payment of …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Crimes, Corrections, and Law EnforcementCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and PunishmentCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : FirearmsSenate Judiciary CommitteeJuvenile and Family Law : Domestic Relations
To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person who is charged with or has been convicted of first degree misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing a firearm or dangerous ordnance.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationHealth and Human Services : Health CareSenate Judiciary CommitteeJuvenile and Family Law : Child Custody and Support
To amend sections 3109.51, 3109.52, 3109.53, 3109.54, 3109.59, 3109.60, 3109.65, 3109.66, 3109.67, 3109.69, 3109.70, 3109.71, 3109.74, 3109.76, 3310.51, 3313.64, 3313.649, and 3313.672 of the Revised Code to expand who is eligible to execute a grandparent power of attorney or a caretaker authorization affidavit.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (72)

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It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide increased power generation and improved affordability and reliability for Ohio's electric grid.
Sep 04, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 107.38 of the Revised Code to establish the Statewide Youth Council in the Office of the Governor.
May 28, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3721.60, 3721.61, 3721.62, 3721.63, 3721.65, and 3721.66 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding electronic monitoring of a resident's room in a long-term care facility.
May 28, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of the Revised Code to require the Public Utility Commission's approval of agreements to interconnect data centers to …
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 enact section 4301.73 of the Revised Code to require bars or restaurants to have date rape drug testing devices available for their customers' use.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.454 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of I-480 in Cuyahoga County as the "Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial Highway."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 5119.081 and 5123.131 of the Revised Code regarding the carrying of firearms by certain special police officers.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To create the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council and to make an appropriation.
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 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 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 amend section 5.05 and to enact section 5.083 of the Revised Code to designate the buckeye as the state candy of Ohio, and to correct the Latin name of the Buckeye, the state tree.
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 109.87 of the Revised Code to make changes to the telemarketing law.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 1345.53 of the Revised Code to limit the amount of fees charged in connection with ticket sales.
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 enact section 2901.44 of the Revised Code to create the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color and to make an appropriation.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 3901.388 of the Revised Code regarding the timeframe for health insurer recoupment from health care providers.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4735.18 and 4735.24 and to enact section 5301.95 of the Revised Code to amend the law related to real estate wholesalers.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."
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 sections 3727.81, 3727.811, and 5119.192 of the Revised Code to require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs under certain circumstances.
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 sections 4145.01, 4145.02, 4145.03, 4145.04, 4145.05, and 4145.06 of the Revised Code to create the fair paycheck workplace certificate.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 4741.04 and to enact section 4741.041 of the Revised Code to establish requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth visits.
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 enact section 4113.13 of the Revised Code regarding the creation and display of a poster containing information on benefits and services for veterans.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 1333.97 of the Revised Code to require retail merchants to give customers the option to pay by cash.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate March 20th as "Ameloblastoma Awareness Day."
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 enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate the first week of May as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day."
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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To enact section 5.212 of the Revised Code to designate March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion 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 amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 of the Revised Code to require Ohio's SNAP program to begin using chip-enabled EBT cards, to name this act the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, and to make an appropriation.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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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 …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4501.01 and 4503.181 of the Revised Code to allow for the registration of a high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle manufactured for military purposes, otherwise known as a humvee, as a historical motor vehicle.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4933.12, 4933.121, and 4933.123 and to enact sections 4933.125, 4933.126, 4933.127, 4933.128, 4933.129, 4933.1210, and 4933.1211 of the Revised Code to prohibit terminating electric or gas service to certain households and establish a payment plan for these …
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 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 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 340.011, 340.03, 340.032, 340.036, 340.041, 340.05, 340.08, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, and 5119.99 and to enact section 340.038 of the Revised Code to modify various laws regarding boards of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services and to …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4909.042, 4909.05, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.156, 4909.159, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4909.18, 4909.421, 4928.01, and 4928.05 and to enact sections 4909.157, 4909.182, 4929.052, 4929.053, 4929.054, 4929.055, 4929.056, 4929.057, and 4929.058 of the Revised Code to allow for alternative …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 317.08, 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5301.99, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, and 5749.07 and to enact sections 5301.75, 5301.76, 5301.77, and 5301.78 of the Revised Code to require certain liens filed with the county recorder to set forth …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 131.02, 715.013, 928.01, 928.03, 4506.01, 5502.01, 5502.13, 5502.14, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, and 5703.77 and to enact sections 3779.01, 3779.02, 3779.03, 3779.04, 3779.05, 3779.06, 3779.21, 3779.22, 3779.23, 3779.24, 3779.25, 3779.26, 3779.27, 3779.28, 3779.29, 3779.40, 3779.41, …
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 319.20, 1923.06, 1923.08, 1923.09, 3781.10, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.522, 120.531, 319.204, 1923.111, 1923.16, and 3781.181 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing eviction, residential building code enforcement, and real property transfers.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend section 2923.20 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, and 4112.01 and to enact section 3313.6612 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination against an individual based on hair …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, 2749.05, 2749.06, 2749.07, 2749.08, 2749.09, and 2749.10 of the Revised Code regarding filing false or fraudulent claims with the state and defrauding the state of money or property.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Fairness Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, to add mediation as an informal method that the Ohio …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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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 enact sections 5123.68, 5123.681, 5123.682, 5123.683, 5123.684, 5123.685, and 5123.686 of the Revised Code to establish supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with developmental disabilities.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per …
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 make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 2923.13 and 2923.14 and to enact section 2923.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain conduct regarding trigger cranks, bumpfire devices, and other items that accelerate a semi-automatic firearm's rate of fire but do not convert it …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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To amend sections 1901.021, 1901.14, 1901.22, 1907.20, 2111.011, 2307.23, 2317.02, 2317.021, 2939.03, 2939.06, 2943.02, 2945.51, 2945.52, 2945.53, and 2945.54 and to repeal sections 1901.16, 1901.41, 1907.21, 1907.231, 2101.12, 2101.121, 2101.14, 2101.141, 2301.141, 2317.03, 2317.42, 2939.02, 2939.20, 2941.021, 2943.04, 2945.30, 2945.31, …
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 …
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