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passed · Ohio · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 231: Honoring the Wheelersburg High School softball team as the 2025 Division V State Champion.

This resolution (HR 231) formally recognizes Wheelersburg High School's softball team for winning the 2025 Division V State Championship. It directly honors the team, their coaches, and school community through a symbolic gesture. The bill has no policy or funding impact - it serves solely as ceremonial recognition with no binding requirements or legislative action. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or government operations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school team, directly recognizing and celebrating achievement within the K-12 education system. This symbolic gesture positively acknowledges an educational institution.80% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 484: Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program

To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to fund a new pilot program, directly impacting state budgets and government spending by allocating funds.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports child care staff, who are educators, by providing publicly funded child care, strengthening the workforce and indirectly supporting early childhood education access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a program under 'Health and Human Services' to fund child care, indirectly supporting public health, family well-being, and the workforce.60% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill provides publicly funded child care to child care staff members, which expands worker benefits for a specific employment group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Paid Leave

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 12, 2025

HR 281: Honoring the Ottawa Hills High School girls cross country team as the 2025 Division IV State Champion.

HR 281 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Ottawa Hills High School girls cross country team for winning the 2025 Division IV State Championship. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply recognizes the team's athletic achievement through a formal statement by the legislature. The bill directly affects the high school team by providing official acknowledgment of their championship title. This is a procedural resolution with no binding requirements or funding changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHR 281 honors a high school's athletic achievement, providing positive recognition for a K-12 educational institution and enhancing the value of student programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SR 137: Honoring Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy as 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Champions.

This resolution (SR 137) formally honors Wilkey Smith and Madi Lovejoy as the 2025 Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Champions. It directly recognizes their achievement in scholastic rowing. The bill serves as a ceremonial expression of legislative appreciation with no policy changes or direct impact beyond this recognition. It is a non-binding resolution, not a substantive law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors students for 'scholastic' achievement, positively recognizing and encouraging participation in school-related programs and student excellence.65% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 287: Create the Farming and Workforce Development Program

SB 287 creates the Farming and Workforce Development Program to provide training for seasonal crop farming jobs in Ohio. The program targets residents aged 16-35, including individuals with past felony convictions (as long as they meet eligibility criteria). County offices of Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension will develop the training curriculum, application process, and implementation guidelines. The bill appropriates state funds for program operations, with funding allocated for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates state funds for the new Farming and Workforce Development Program, directly impacting state budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill includes individuals with past felony convictions in a workforce development program, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill leverages and funds Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension to develop curriculum and implement a state-funded training program, strengthening higher education's role.88% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 287 creates and funds a workforce development program for farming jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and training standards within Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education Workforce Development Tags Agriculture

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passed · Ohio · House Jul 9, 2025

HR 201: Honoring the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team on placing first at the 2025 Division I State Meet.

HR 201 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Pickerington High School Central girls 4x200-meter relay team for winning first place at the 2025 Division I State Track and Field Meet. The bill formally commends the team's achievement without creating any new laws, funding, or obligations. It directly recognizes the athletes' athletic success through a symbolic congressional expression of praise. As a procedural measure, it does not impact any policies or individuals beyond this commemoration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally commends a high school's athletic achievement, which recognizes and enhances student programs within the K-12 education system.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SR 31: Honoring Trevon Pendleton as a 2024 All-Ohio Division V Football Coach of the Year.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 31) honoring Trevon Pendleton, head football coach at Ironton High School, for being named the 2024 All-Ohio Division V Football Coach of the Year by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The resolution recognizes his leadership in guiding his team to a Division V State Championship and his positive impact on student-athletes' development. It contains no policy changes or funding, serving only as a symbolic tribute from the Ohio Senate to acknowledge his coaching achievements. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCeremonial resolution honoring a high school coach for leadership and positive impact on student-athletes, implicitly supporting educators and positive outcomes within K-12 education.60% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 269: Honoring The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory on its Centennial.

HR 269 is a ceremonial resolution honoring The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory for its 100th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally commends the laboratory's century of marine research and educational contributions. The bill directly recognizes Stone Laboratory's historical significance to Ohio State University and the broader scientific community. This is a non-binding expression of congressional appreciation with no practical impact on constituents or regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory for its century of marine research and explicit 'educational contributions,' thereby formally recognizing and commending education.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentHR 269 honors Stone Laboratory for its century of marine research and education, indirectly supporting scientific understanding relevant to environmental conservation.55% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 171: Honoring the Licking Valley High School baseball team on securing the 2025 Division III State Championship.

This bill (HR 171) formally recognizes the Licking Valley High School baseball team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship. It serves as a ceremonial resolution to honor the team's achievement without creating any new policies or affecting any laws. The bill directly acknowledges the students and coaches involved in the championship victory. As a procedural resolution, it has no legislative impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationHR 171 formally recognizes a high school's achievement, celebrating students and coaches. This offers symbolic support and positive affirmation for an educational institution.65% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 47: Honoring Carrie Furbee on winning the 2025 Division II State Championship in the 100-yard butterfly.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Carrie Furbee, a Grandview Heights High School senior, for winning the 2025 Division II State Championship in the 100-yard butterfly. The Ohio House of Representatives adopted the resolution on March 19, 2025, to formally recognize her achievement and state-record time. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an authenticated copy to Furbee as a gesture of commendation. It directly affects Furbee by formally acknowledging her athletic accomplishment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school student's achievement, symbolically supporting positive outcomes and student programs within K-12 education.65% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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