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Legislator > Meredith Lawson-Rowe
State Representative
Meredith Lawson-Rowe
(D) - Ohio
Ohio House District 05
In Office - Started: 01/01/2025
contact info
Capitol Office
77 S. High St.
10th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
10th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-644-6002
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB104 | 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 |
| HB55 | Revise fees for the administration of a probate estate | To amend sections 2127.38 and 5721.10 of the Revised Code to amend the law related to fees for the administration of a probate estate. | Crossed Over |
| HB56 | Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway | To enact section 5534.013 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway." | Crossed Over |
| HB228 | Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway | To enact section 5534.617 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of I-280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." | Crossed Over |
| HB184 | Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts | To amend section 4771.12 and to enact sections 3376.14 and 4771.021 of the Revised Code to prescribe limitations with respect to certain contracts entered into with intercollegiate athletes. | Crossed Over |
| HCR6 | Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial | To support and encourage the work of the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial in celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. | Crossed Over |
| HB114 | Regards age requirements for kindergarten admission | To amend section 3321.01 of the Revised Code regarding age requirements for kindergarten admission. | Crossed Over |
| HB306 | Enact the Hate Crime Act | To amend section 2927.12 and to enact sections 2749.01, 2749.02, 2749.03, 2749.04, and 2927.121 of the Revised Code to enact the Hate Crime Act to prohibit hate crimes and to create a civil remedy for a person who is terrorized by another because of specific characteristics or beliefs. | Introduced |
| HR101 | Support Cleveland's offer to host the 2030 Special Olympics | To support the City of Cleveland, Ohio, in its offer to host the 2030 Special Olympics U.S.A. Games. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB131 | 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. | Crossed Over |
| HR138 | Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. | Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB29 | Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers | To enact sections 341.261, 753.321, and 5120.631 of the Revised Code regarding inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers by municipal and county correctional facilities and state correctional institutions. | Crossed Over |
| HB204 | 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 |
| HB311 | Designate EMS week in Ohio | To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate the third full week of May as "EMS week in Ohio." | Introduced |
| 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. | Crossed Over |
| 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. | Crossed Over |
| HB57 | Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | To enact sections 3313.7118, 3313.7119, 3314.148, 3326.62, and 3328.40 of the Revised Code regarding school policies on the administration of overdose reversal drugs. | Crossed Over |
| HB240 | Enact Avery's Law | To amend sections 955.11, 955.22, 955.222, 955.54, 955.99, and 956.99 and to enact sections 955.13, 955.60, and 956.25 of the Revised Code to make changes to the laws governing dogs and other companion animals and to name this act Avery's Law. | Introduced |
| HB241 | Regards dog quarantine, disposition hearing, after a dog attack | To amend section 955.222 and to enact section 955.13 of the Revised Code to require a 10-day quarantine period for a dog following an attack and to require a court, under certain circumstances, to hold a hearing to determine the dog's disposition. | Introduced |
| HR87 | Designate and commemorate Nurses and Health Professionals Week | To designate and commemorate May - 12, 2025, as Nurses and Health Professionals Week in the State of Ohio. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB166 | Designate Harriet Tubman Day | To enact section 5.2324 of the Revised Code to designate March 10 as "Harriet Tubman Day." | Crossed Over |
| HB25 | Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program | To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program. | Introduced |
| HB243 | Designate Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day | To enact section 5.212 of the Revised Code to designate April 5th as "Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day." | Introduced |
| HB235 | 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 |
| HB242 | Authorize tax credit for dog spaying, neutering, or training | To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for having a dog spayed or neutered or for completing a dog training course. | Introduced |
| HR118 | In memory of Ronald Edward Hood. | In memory of Ronald Edward Hood. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HCR12 | Recognize the importance of perinatal mental health | Recognizing the importance of perinatal mental health. | Introduced |
| HB239 | Designate National Library Week | To enact section 5.266 of the Revised Code to designate the second week of April as National Library Week. | Introduced |
| HB135 | Prohibit source of income discrimination in rental housing | To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.02 of the Revised Code to prohibit discrimination in rental housing based on lawful source of income. | Introduced |
| HB181 | Provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction | To amend sections 120.521, 120.53, 1923.06, 1923.08, 3735.41, and 5321.17 and to enact sections 120.531 and 120.532 of the Revised Code to provide counsel to destitute defendants facing eviction and to make an appropriation. | Introduced |
| HR38 | In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr. | In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HR44 | Honoring the Canal Winchester High School competition cheer team as a 2025 OASSA Division 2 State Champion. | Honoring the Canal Winchester High School competition cheer team as a 2025 OASSA Division 2 State Champion. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB136 | Prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination | To amend sections 4112.01 and 4112.05 of the Revised Code 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 |
| HB140 | Authorize the refundable thriving families tax credit | To amend sections 5747.01, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.36 of the Revised Code to authorize the refundable thriving families tax credit for certain income taxpayers with dependents who are minor children. | Introduced |
| HB34 | 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 |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB29 | Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers | House Passed | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB86 | Enact the Gus Frangos Act | House Passed | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB127 | Permit schools to withhold directory information | House Passed | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB124 | Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies | House Favorable Passage | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB131 | Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations | House Passed | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB147 | Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws | House Favorable Passage | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HB204 | Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day | House Passed | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| HR101 | Support Cleveland's offer to host the 2030 Special Olympics | House Adopted | 05/28/2025 | Yea |
| SB21 | Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB5 | Enact the Repeat Offender Act | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Nay |
| HB44 | Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB104 | Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB114 | Regards age requirements for kindergarten admission | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB171 | Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway | House Passed | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HCR6 | Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial | House Adopted | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB204 | Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day | House Favorable Passage | 05/21/2025 | Yea |
| HB56 | Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway | House Passed | 05/14/2025 | Yea |
| SCR5 | Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements | House Adopted | 05/14/2025 | Nay |
| HB144 | Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database | House Passed | 05/14/2025 | Yea |
| HB144 | Enact Keith's Law regarding the communication disability database | House Favorable Passage | 05/14/2025 | Yea |
| HB184 | Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts | House Passed | 05/14/2025 | Yea |
| HB228 | Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway | House Passed | 05/14/2025 | Yea |
| SB20 | Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week | House Passed | 05/07/2025 | Yea |
| HB57 | Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | House Passed | 05/07/2025 | Yea |
| HB130 | Regards Medicaid Estate Recovery Program notification requirement | House Passed | 05/07/2025 | Yea |
| HB126 | Prohibit certain public nuisance actions | House Passed | 05/07/2025 | Nay |
| HR60 | Support moving NASA headquarters to Cleveland | House Adopted | 05/07/2025 | Yea |
| HR87 | Designate and commemorate Nurses and Health Professionals Week | House Adopted | 05/07/2025 | Yea |
| SB14 | Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day | House Passed | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB15 | Amend competitive retail electric service law | House Passed | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HR13 | To recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entirety of the island, and to memorialize the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of the island | House Adopted | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB166 | Designate Harriet Tubman Day | House Passed | 04/30/2025 | Yea |
| HB96 | Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | House Passed | 04/09/2025 | Nay |
| SB33 | Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | House Passed | 04/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB51 | Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway | House Passed | 04/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB80 | Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 | House Passed | 04/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB81 | Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 | House Passed | 04/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB65 | Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act | House Passed | 04/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB15 | Amend competitive retail electric service law | House Passed | 03/26/2025 | Yea |
| HB27 | Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge | House Passed | 03/26/2025 | Yea |
| HB55 | Revise fees for the administration of a probate estate | House Passed | 03/26/2025 | Yea |
| HB94 | Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | House Passed | 03/26/2025 | Yea |
| SB1 | Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Nay |
| SB24 | Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HB28 | Eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Nay |
| HB38 | Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HB50 | Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HB54 | Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium | House Passed | 03/19/2025 | Yea |
| HB13 | Designate Roy Rogers Day | House Passed | 03/05/2025 | Yea |
| HB64 | Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits | House Passed | 03/05/2025 | Yea |
| HB43 | Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school | House Passed | 02/26/2025 | Yea |
| HB54 | Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium | House Passed | 02/26/2025 | Yea |
| HB4 | Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day | House Passed | 02/12/2025 | Yea |
| HCR5 | Convene in joint session of Senate and House | House Adopted | 02/12/2025 | Yea |
| HR25 | Amend specified House Rules | House Adopted | 02/12/2025 | Nay |
| HB14 | Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law | House Passed | 02/05/2025 | Yea |
| SCR4 | Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics | House Adopted | 02/05/2025 | Yea |
| HR24 | Relative to travel allowance. | House Adopted | 02/05/2025 | Yea |
| HR9 | To adopt the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 136th General Assembly. | House Adopted | 01/22/2025 | Nay |
| HCR3 | To delegate to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives authority to designate groups of members to prepare arguments for and against amendments to the Ohio Constitution proposed by the General Assembly; a person or persons to prepare an argument for any law, section, or item submitted to the electors by referendum petition; and a person or persons to prepare an argument against any constitutional amendment or law proposed by initiative petition. | House Adopted | 01/22/2025 | Yea |
| HR7 | Relative to certain letters to be signed by the Speaker of the House on behalf of the House and sent to persons or groups in lieu of any resolutions on the subject. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR5 | To provide for the offering of the pledge of allegiance to the flag by the members of the House of Representatives at the opening session of each week. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR1 | Relative to the election of the assistant speaker pro tempore, the majority floor leader, the assistant majority floor leader, and the majority whips for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR6 | Relative to attendance at conferences and meetings. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR8 | Relative to the appointment and salaries of the officials and employees of the House of Representatives and empowering the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer to take administrative actions on behalf of the House. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HCR1 | Relative to a committee to wait upon the Governor to let him know the 136th General Assembly is in session. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR3 | Relative to the election of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR4 | Relative to employment and compensation of employees of the House of Representatives preparatory to and during House organization. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HR2 | Relative to the election of the assistant minority leader, the minority whip, and the assistant minority whip for the 136th General Assembly of Ohio. | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| HCR2 | Relative to the appointment of a joint committee to attend the inauguration of the President of the United States | House Adopted | 01/06/2025 | Yea |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Ohio House District 05 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/01/2025 |