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Bill DeMora
(D) - Ohio
Ohio Senate District 25
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023

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Columbus, OH 43215
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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB21 Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 4 as "Rutherford B. Hayes Day." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB20 Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate the first week of May as "Ohio Stroke Awareness Week." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4 Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day To enact section 5.2471 of the Revised Code to designate September 19 as "Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB14 Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day To enact section 5.57 of the Revised Code to designate September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day." Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB15 Amend competitive retail electric service law To amend sections 122.6511, 3313.372, 3313.373, 4905.03, 4906.01, 4906.03, 4906.06, 4906.07, 4906.10, 4909.04, 4909.05, 4909.052, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.156, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4909.18, 4909.19, 4909.191, 4909.42, 4928.01, 4928.05, 4928.08, 4928.14, 4928.141, 4928.142, 4928.144, 4928.17, 4928.20, 4928.23, 4928.231, 4928.232, 4928.34, 4928.542, 4928.64, 4928.645, 4929.20, 4933.81, 4935.04, 5727.01, 5727.111, and 5727.75; to enact sections 122.161, 3313.377, 3313.378, 4903.27, 4905.23, 4905.311, 4905.321, 4905.331, 4909.041, 4909.042, 4909.159, 4909.181, 4909.192, 4909.193, 4909.421, 4928.041, 4928.101, 4928.102, 4928.103, 4928.104, 4928.105, 4928.149, 4928.1410, 4928.73, 4928.83, 4928.86, 4929.221, 4929.222, and 5727.76; and to repeal sections 3706.40, 3706.41, 3706.43, 3706.431, 3706.45, 3706.46, 3706.49, 3706.491, 3706.55, 3706.551, 3706.59, 3706.63, 3706.65, 4906.105, 4928.143, 4928.148, 4928.47, and 4928.642 of the Revised Code to amend the competitive retail electric service law, modify taxation of certain public utility property, and repeal parts of H.B. 6 of the 133rd General Assembly. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR166 Honoring Randy Queen for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. Honoring Randy Queen for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB234 Increase the state minimum wage To amend sections 4111.02, 4111.05, 4111.09, and 4111.14 and to repeal section 4111.07 of the Revised Code to increase the state minimum wage. Introduced
SB235 Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire 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 into an automatic firearm. Introduced
SB24 Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane To enact section 5.022 of the Revised Code to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB114 Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations To enact section 109.70 of the Revised Code to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using quotas for arrests and citations. Passed
SB27 Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate March 20th as "Ameloblastoma Awareness Day." Passed
SB147 Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws 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, 3734.574, and 3745.015 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 construction and demolition debris and to provide for new procedures governing a county's withdrawal from a joint solid waste management district. Passed
SB39 Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services 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. Passed
HB51 Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway To enact section 5534.427 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Auglaize County as the "Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway." Passed
HB65 Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act To enact sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413, 5.2414, 5.2415, and 5.268 of the Revised Code to make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture and to name this act the Agriculture Appreciation Act. Passed
SB182 Designate John E. Gallagher Way To enact section 5534.926 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 10 in Cleveland as "John E. Gallagher Way." Crossed Over
HB64 Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits To amend sections 1533.10, 1533.11, 1533.111, 1533.32, and 1533.321 of the Revised Code to allow Ohio residents who are 65 and up, instead of 66 and up, to qualify for discounted hunting and fishing licenses and permits. Passed
SB212 Create Play Golf Ohio license plate To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.736 of the Revised Code to create the "Play Golf Ohio" license plate. Crossed Over
SB138 Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws 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 impose penalties for not registering recovery housing residences. Passed
HB50 Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway To enact section 5533.106 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Darke County as the "PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway." Passed
HB54 Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium To amend sections 101.27, 117.12, 154.01, 306.30, 306.35, 306.43, 717.02, 1548.061, 2935.03, 3503.11, 3704.14, 4501.01, 4503.10, 4503.102, 4503.103, 4503.21, 4505.08, 4506.01, 4506.09, 4506.11, 4507.01, 4507.061, 4507.13, 4507.21, 4507.52, 4508.02, 4511.01, 4511.031, 4511.09, 4511.091, 4511.092, 4511.093, 4511.094, 4511.11, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.18, 4511.204, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.214, 4511.432, 4511.46, 4511.48, 4511.512, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.64, 4511.65, 4511.68, 4511.701, 4511.712, 4511.76, 4513.071, 4513.38, 4513.41, 4517.02, 4517.24, 4519.401, 4955.50, 4955.51, 5501.20, 5501.41, 5501.441, 5512.07, 5513.01, 5515.01, 5515.02, 5515.99, 5517.02, 5517.021, 5521.01, 5525.03, 5525.04, 5525.08, 5525.14, 5525.16, 5537.02, 5571.01, and 5747.502; to enact sections 117.56, 1548.062, 4503.183, 4503.211, 4505.072, 4511.15, 4511.765, 4923.12, 4955.52, 4955.53, 4955.55, 4955.57, 5501.041, 5501.421, 5515.10, 5517.012, and 5517.08; and to repeal sections 4506.072, 4507.021, 4507.063, 4507.511, 4511.351, 4511.491, and 5501.60 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 200.20, 200.30 as subsequently amended, 243.10, and 243.20 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly and Section 755.20 of H.B. 23 of the 135th General Assembly to make appropriations for programs related to transportation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of those programs. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB81 Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law. Passed
HB80 Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs. Passed
SR153 Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems. Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB52 Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway 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." Crossed Over
SB85 Create the Ohio NAACP license plate To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.589 of the Revised Code to create the "Ohio NAACP" license plate. Crossed Over
SB60 Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures To amend section 4741.04 and to enact section 4741.041 of the Revised Code to establish requirements and procedures for veterinarian telehealth visits. Crossed Over
SB221 Create the Equality Ohio license plate To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.59 of the Revised Code to create the "Equality Ohio" license plate. Introduced
SB152 Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit To amend sections 4729.01, 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. Crossed Over
SB65 Revise product contracts, vehicle agreements, motor vehicle laws To amend sections 1317.05, 3905.426, 4501.01, 4503.21, 4505.08, 4509.06, 4509.70, 4513.071, 4513.38, and 4513.41 and to enact sections 1310.251, 4503.183, 4503.211, and 4505.072 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing ancillary product protection contracts, vehicle value protection agreements, replica and rental motor vehicles, and uninsured drivers. Crossed Over
SB95 Designate Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial Highway 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." Crossed Over
SB179 Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals 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. Crossed Over
SB163 Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud To amend sections 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact section 1349.10 of the Revised Code to require AI- generated products have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person. Introduced
SR138 Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio. Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB155 Revise the real estate wholesaler law 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. Crossed Over
SB141 Authorize tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programs To amend section 5705.19 and to enact section 307.852 of the Revised Code to authorize counties and other political subdivisions to place on the ballot tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programs and to establish conditions on a county's use of moneys derived from the levied tax. Introduced
SB63 Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use To amend sections 3501.01 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 and to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality or chartered county that uses ranked choice voting. Crossed Over
SB121 Designate Counseling Awareness Month To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate April as "Counseling Awareness Month." Introduced
SCR7 Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards To urge Congress to reissue Department of Defense Civilian Retiree Identification Cards. Crossed Over
SB18 Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day." Crossed Over
SB82 Specify election official status for public records law purposes To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to specify that certain election officials are designated public service workers for purposes of the public records law. Introduced
SB101 Regards recording of certain real property documents To amend sections 3123.67, 4123.78, 4141.23, 5301.071, 5301.255, 5719.04, 5739.13, 5747.13, and 5749.07 of the Revised Code to require certain liens filed with the county recorder to set forth the last known address of the lien debtor and to require a memorandum of trust or other qualifying instrument concerning real property to be recorded. Crossed Over
SB148 Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway 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." Crossed Over
SR22 Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim To urge the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans' disability benefit claims. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB196 Limit the amount of fees charged in connection with ticket sales To enact section 1345.53 of the Revised Code to limit the amount of fees charged in connection with ticket sales. Introduced
SB17 Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day To enact section 5.212 of the Revised Code to designate March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day." Crossed Over
SB86 Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product 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, 3779.42, 3779.43, 3779.431, 3779.44, 3779.45, 3779.451, 3779.46, 3779.47, 3779.48, and 3779.99 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products, except for sales at licensed dispensaries; to regulate drinkable cannabinoid products, and to levy taxes on drinkable cannabinoid products and other intoxicating hemp products that may be sold. Crossed Over
SR113 Honoring Kameron Nelson as a 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Champion. Honoring Kameron Nelson as a 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Champion. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB7 Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use To amend sections 3313.60 and 3313.6024 and to enact sections 3301.0722, 3301.165, 3313.6031, 3314.0311, 3326.092, and 3328.60 of the Revised Code regarding instruction for public and chartered nonpublic school students in the harmful effects of substance use. Crossed Over
SB94 Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions To enact section 3345.88 of the Revised Code regarding broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions. Introduced
SB168 Regards school district acquisition of preschool class facilities To enact section 3318.72 of the Revised Code regarding school district acquisition of preschool classroom facilities. Introduced
SR93 Support amendment: abolish corporate personhood, money as speech To call on legislators at the state and federal level and other communities and jurisdictions to support an amendment to the United States Constitution that would abolish corporate personhood and the doctrine of money as speech. Introduced
SB171 Enact the Public Access to Professional Sports Act To amend sections 123.28, 123.281, and 307.696 and to enact section 123.282 of the Revised Code to condition public funds for sports facilities on the sport franchise's performance and other criteria, and to name this act the Public Access to Professional Sports Act. Introduced
SR96 Honoring Jesse Mendez on winning a 2025 NCAA Division I Championship in wrestling. Honoring Jesse Mendez on winning a 2025 NCAA Division I Championship in wrestling. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR68 Support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio To support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB37 Require presidential primary election to be held on specified day To amend section 3501.01 of the Revised Code to require a presidential primary election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. Introduced
SB58 Expand eligibility: grandparent POA, caretaker affidavits 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. Introduced
SB2 Increase power generation; improve Ohio's electric grid To amend sections 4905.03, 4906.01, 4906.03, 4906.04, 4906.07, 4906.10, 4909.04, 4909.05, 4909.052, 4909.06, 4909.07, 4909.08, 4909.15, 4909.156, 4909.17, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4909.18, 4909.191, 4909.42, 4911.15, 4928.01, 4928.05, 4928.08, 4928.14, 4928.141, 4928.142, 4928.144, 4928.17, 4928.20, 4928.23, 4928.231, 4928.232, 4928.34, 4928.542, 4928.64, 4928.645, 4929.20, 5727.01, 5727.031, 5727.06, and 5727.11; to enact sections 122.161, 4903.27, 4905.321, 4909.041, 4909.042, 4909.181, 4909.47, 4928.041, 4928.081, 4928.101, 4928.102, 4928.103, 4928.149, 4928.1410, 4928.73, 4929.201, 4929.221, 4929.222, 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.54, 4933.56, 4933.58, 4933.59, and 5727.76; and to repeal sections 3706.40, 3706.41, 3706.43, 3706.431, 3706.45, 3706.46, 3706.49, 3706.491, 3706.55, 3706.551, 3706.59, 3706.63, 3706.65, 4928.143, 4928.148, and 4928.642 of the Revised Code regarding public utilities and competitive retail electric and natural gas services, to make changes regarding electric company property taxation, and repeal parts of H.B. 6 of the 133rd General Assembly. As Pending in the Senate Energy Committee Crossed Over
SB154 Regards long-term care facility resident's room monitoring 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. Introduced
SR21 Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment To urge the U.S. Congress to support the provision of prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment to military personnel and veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other service- related stress disorders. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB132 Enact the PRESERVE Act To enact section 1509.023 of the Revised Code to prohibit the removal of oil or gas from under state lands via horizontal wells and to name this act the Protecting public Resources, Ecosystems, and Sensitive lands from Extraction, Violation, and Exploitation (PRESERVE) Act. Introduced
SR67 Honoring the Upper Arlington High School ice hockey team as the 2025 OHSAA State Champion. Honoring the Upper Arlington High School ice hockey team as the 2025 OHSAA State Champion. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB139 Designate Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Day To enact section 5.295 of the Revised Code to designate May 13 as "Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Day." Introduced
SB142 Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act. Introduced
SR55 Honoring Carrie Furbee on securing a 2025 Division II State Swimming Championship. Honoring Carrie Furbee on securing a 2025 Division II State Swimming Championship. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR54 Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swim team as the 2025 Division I State Champion. Honoring the Upper Arlington High School girls swim team as the 2025 Division I State Champion. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR56 Honoring Hayden Hollingsworth on securing a 2025 Division I State Swim Championship title. Honoring Hayden Hollingsworth on securing a 2025 Division I State Swim Championship title. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB76 Regards the debarment of state vendors To amend sections 125.25, 153.02, and 5513.06 of the Revised Code regarding the debarment of state vendors. Introduced
HB14 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB99 Revise Public Utilities Commission nominating council and process To amend sections 4901.02 and 4901.021 and to enact section 4901.022 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the Public Utilities Commission nominating council and nomination process. Introduced
SB11 Prohibit post-employment agreement restraining career or business To enact sections 4119.01, 4119.02, 4119.03, and 4119.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit agreements that restrain engaging in a lawful profession or business after the conclusion of an employment relationship. Introduced
SB130 Designate Arab American Heritage Month To enact section 5.266 of the Revised Code to designate April as "Arab American Heritage Month." Introduced
SR42 Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB120 Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program To amend sections 3781.06, 3781.061, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code relating to temporary greenhouses and building codes, to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program, to codify certain property tax requirements for agricultural land, and to make an appropriation. Introduced
SB111 Designate Henrietta Lacks Day To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day." Introduced
SR41 Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025. Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB9 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency. Crossed Over
SB74 Create the fair paycheck workplace certificate 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. Introduced
SR39 In memory of Alan J. Zaleski. In memory of Alan J. Zaleski. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB96 Authorize tax credit for handgun training and firearms storage To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5747.87 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the cost of handgun training and firearms storage and locking devices. Introduced
SB72 Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the state 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. Introduced
SR38 Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR36 Honoring The Ohio State University dance team on winning a 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National title. Honoring The Ohio State University dance team on winning a 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National title. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR37 Honoring The Ohio State University spirit team on securing a 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National crown. Honoring The Ohio State University spirit team on securing a 2025 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National crown. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB75 Increase penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm To amend section 2923.20 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm. Introduced
SB71 Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.11, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients. Introduced
SB70 Enact the Ohio Fairness Act 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 Civil Rights Commission may use, and to uphold existing religious exemptions under Ohio's Civil Rights Law. Introduced
SB73 Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act 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 texture and protective hair styles. Introduced
SB78 Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan 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 establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents. Introduced
SB38 Establish liability standard for certain food-related injuries To enact section 2307.56 of the Revised Code to provide for a reasonable expectation test in determining liability for injury caused by consumption of food containing a substance injurious to health and for the jury to make that determination. Introduced
SB45 Expand eligibility for county sewer discounted rates or charges To amend section 6117.02 of the Revised Code to expand eligibility for county sewer discounted rates or charges. Introduced
SR23 Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR26 Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR24 Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion. Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR4 In memory of Ben Espy. In memory of Ben Espy. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR5 Honoring Phil Cummins for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. Honoring Phil Cummins for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR1 Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate. Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR2 Relative to mileage reimbursement. Relative to mileage reimbursement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB51 Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway Senate Passed 06/25/2025 Yea
HB80 Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 Senate Passed 06/25/2025 Yea
HB96 Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 Senate Passed 06/25/2025 Nay
SB182 Designate John E. Gallagher Way Senate Passed 06/25/2025 Yea
SB212 Create Play Golf Ohio license plate Senate Passed 06/25/2025 Yea
SB4 Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Nay
SB4 Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution Senate Favorable Passage 06/18/2025 Nay
SB52 Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
HB50 Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
SB85 Create the Ohio NAACP license plate Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
HB81 Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
HB65 Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
HB64 Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
SB119 Designate the Freedom Parkway Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
SCR10 Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial Senate Favorable Passage 06/18/2025 Yea
SB147 Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Yea
SB172 Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest Senate Passed 06/18/2025 Nay
HB80 Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 Senate Favorable Passage 06/17/2025 Yea
HB81 Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 Senate Favorable Passage 06/17/2025 Yea
SB65 Revise product contracts, vehicle agreements, motor vehicle laws Senate Passed 06/11/2025 Yea
HB96 Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 Senate Passed 06/11/2025 Nay
SB179 Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals Senate Passed 06/11/2025 Yea
SB60 Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures Senate Passed 06/04/2025 Yea
SB65 Revise product contracts, vehicle agreements, motor vehicle laws Senate Favorable Passage 06/04/2025 Yea
SB155 Revise the real estate wholesaler law Senate Passed 06/04/2025 Yea
SB18 Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day Senate Passed 05/28/2025 Yea
SCR2 Urge investment into security, reliability of electric grid Senate Adopted 05/28/2025 Yea
SB152 Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit Senate Passed 05/28/2025 Yea
SB63 Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use Senate Passed 05/14/2025 Yea
SR22 Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim Senate Adopted 05/14/2025 Yea
SB95 Designate Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial Highway Senate Passed 05/14/2025 Yea
SB158 Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schools Senate Passed 05/14/2025 Nay
HB4 Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day Senate Passed 05/07/2025 Yea
SB138 Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws Senate Passed 05/07/2025 Yea
SB148 Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway Senate Passed 05/07/2025 Yea
HB15 Amend competitive retail electric service law Senate Passed 04/30/2025 Yea
SB86 Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product Senate Passed 04/30/2025 Yea
SB114 Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations Senate Passed 04/30/2025 Yea
HB15 Amend competitive retail electric service law Senate Favorable Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
SB63 Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use Senate Favorable Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
SCR2 Urge investment into security, reliability of electric grid Senate Favorable Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
SB86 Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product Senate Favorable Passage 04/29/2025 Yea
SB7 Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance use Senate Passed 04/09/2025 Yea
SB50 Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours Senate Passed 04/09/2025 Nay
SCR3 Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16 Senate Adopted 04/09/2025 Nay
SB147 Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws Senate Passed 04/09/2025 Yea
HB43 Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school Senate Passed 04/02/2025 Yea
SCR7 Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards Senate Adopted 04/02/2025 Yea
SB100 Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulations Senate Passed 04/02/2025 Yea
SB100 Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulations Senate Favorable Passage 04/02/2025 Yea
SR68 Support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio Senate Adopted 04/02/2025 Yea
SR68 Support moving NASA headquarters to Ohio Senate Favorable Passage 04/02/2025 Yea
SB1 Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act Senate Passed 03/26/2025 Nay
SR21 Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment Senate Adopted 03/26/2025 Yea
SB101 Regards recording of certain real property documents Senate Passed 03/26/2025 Yea
SCR5 Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements Senate Adopted 03/26/2025 Nay
SB2 Increase power generation; improve Ohio's electric grid Senate Passed 03/19/2025 Yea
HB54 Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium Senate Passed 03/19/2025 Yea
SB2 Increase power generation; improve Ohio's electric grid Senate Favorable Passage 03/18/2025 Yea
SB27 Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day Senate Passed 03/05/2025 Yea
SB39 Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services Senate Passed 03/05/2025 Yea
SB33 Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet Senate Passed 03/05/2025 Yea
SCR1 Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction Senate Adopted 02/26/2025 Yea
SB17 Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day Senate Passed 02/26/2025 Yea
SB20 Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week Senate Passed 02/26/2025 Yea
SB56 Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes Senate Passed 02/26/2025 Nay
SB56 Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes Senate Favorable Passage 02/26/2025 Nay
SR41 Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025. Senate Adopted 02/26/2025 Yea
SB21 Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day Senate Passed 02/19/2025 Yea
SB14 Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day Senate Passed 02/19/2025 Yea
SB6 Revise building inspection law Senate Passed 02/19/2025 Yea
HB14 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law Senate Passed 02/19/2025 Yea
HB14 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law Senate Favorable Passage 02/18/2025 Yea
SB1 Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act Senate Passed 02/12/2025 Nay
SB1 Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act Senator DeMora amendments 02/12/2025 Nay
SB9 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law Senate Passed 02/12/2025 Yea
SB21 Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day Senate Favorable Passage 02/12/2025 Yea
SB24 Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane Senate Passed 02/12/2025 Yea
SB24 Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane Senate Favorable Passage 02/12/2025 Yea
SB14 Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day Senate Favorable Passage 02/12/2025 Yea
SB6 Revise building inspection law Senate Favorable Passage 02/12/2025 Yea
SB9 Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law Senate Favorable Passage 02/11/2025 Yea
SR1 Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate. Senate Adopted 01/06/2025 Yea
SR2 Relative to mileage reimbursement. Senate Adopted 01/06/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Ohio Joint Agency Rule Review Committee 4
Detail Ohio Joint Sunset Review Committee 2
Detail Ohio Senate Energy Committee 5
Detail Ohio Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee 6
Detail Ohio Senate General Government Committee 4
Detail Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee 4
Detail Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member 3
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
OH Ohio Senate District 25 Senate Democrat In Office 01/01/2023