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passed · Ohio · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 233: Honoring Christopher Monsour as the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christopher Monsour as Ohio's 2026 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes Monsour, a current or future Ohio educator, for his contributions to education. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge his achievement through a formal legislative statement. This is a standard recognition measure, not a substantive legislative change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an outstanding teacher, directly supporting and recognizing educators within the field of Education.80% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HR 40: Honoring the Orrville Public Library on its Centennial.

This Ohio House resolution honors the Orrville Public Library on its 100th anniversary by commending its community service and extending best wishes for continued success. It is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes, funding, or legal obligations - merely recognizing the library's historical role in education and community engagement. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 19, 2025, and includes no new requirements for the library or state. As a commemorative resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or institutions beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a public library, explicitly recognizing its 'historical role in education.' This positively affirms an institution contributing to educational access and community learning.80% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SR 73: Honoring the Orrville Public Library on its One Hundredth Anniversary.

The Ohio Senate passed SR 73 to honor the Orrville Public Library on its 100th anniversary, recognizing its founding in 1925 and its role as a community hub for education and events. The resolution expresses the Senate's congratulations to the library and its supporters for a century of service, with no policy changes or funding impacts. Adopted on March 25, 2025, it includes transmitting a copy to the library as a commemorative gesture. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct legislative effect on constituents or policy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a public library for its role as a 'community hub for education,' implicitly supporting educational access, despite being ceremonial.65% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 94: Regards broadcasts of intercollegiate athletic competitions

SB 94 prohibits Ohio state universities from entering or renewing contracts that grant exclusive broadcasting rights for intercollegiate athletic events to a single streaming service. The bill directly affects state universities (as defined in Ohio law) and requires them to provide enrolled students with free access to these broadcasts. Key provisions include banning exclusive streaming contracts for new agreements after the bill's effective date and mandating that universities arrange no-cost student access to broadcasts covered by such contracts. The law does not change existing contracts but applies only to future agreements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 94 directly impacts state universities by mandating free access to athletic broadcasts for enrolled students, expanding access to university-related content.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill promotes broader access to digital content via streaming services and ensures free access for students, aligning with digital rights and equity in technology access.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 415: Enact CROWN Act regarding discrimination based on hair

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 415 prohibits discrimination based on hair, which protects civil rights. Protecting civil rights is an indicator for supporting criminal justice reform.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 415 prohibits discrimination based on hair in public schools, enhancing educational access and creating a more inclusive environment for students within the education system.95% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 21: Honoring the Olentangy Berlin High School cheer team as the 2024 OHSAA Division I Spirit State Champion.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 21), not a policy bill. It formally honors the Olentangy Berlin High School cheer team for winning the 2024 OHSAA Division I Spirit State Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio House of Representatives on January 28, 2025, commends the team's achievements, sportsmanship, and dedication, and directs the House Clerk to send a certified copy to the school. It has no legal effect or direct impact on laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThis ceremonial resolution honors a high school cheer team for their championship, providing positive recognition to student achievement and an extracurricular program within a K-12 school.65% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SR 63: Honoring the Delaware Hayes High School NIRBII team on being named a top team in the NASA App Development Challenge.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Ohio Senate to honor the Delaware Hayes High School NIRBII team. It specifically congratulates five students - Madeline Bruns, Nat Zahniser, Jason White, Elise Buckerfield, and Isaac Highman - for being named a top team in NASA’s App Development Challenge and earning an invitation to visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The resolution recognizes their creation of a mobile app simulating the Artemis II mission and their community impact. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect or direct policy changes; it solely celebrates the students’ achievement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCeremonial resolution honoring high school students for educational achievement in STEM, positively reinforcing the value of K-12 education and student programs.78% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill honors students for creating a mobile app and excelling in an app development challenge, directly promoting technological innovation and achievement.90% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 100: Honoring the Winton Woods High School girls basketball team as the 2025 Division II State Champion.

This bill (HR 100) is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring the Winton Woods High School girls basketball team for winning the 2025 Division II State Championship in Ohio. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to recognize the team's athletic achievement through a congressional resolution. The bill directly affects the team and their school by providing official acknowledgment from the U.S. House of Representatives. This is a standard procedural resolution with no substantive policy impact.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school team's achievement, providing official positive acknowledgment to a K-12 institution and its students, which strengthens morale and public perception of education.75% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 18: Permitting the use of the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms by the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association on March 15, 2025.

This resolution (SR 18) permits the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms for a single event: their Congressional Debate Tournament on March 15, 2025. It authorizes the temporary use of these state legislative facilities for an educational activity simulating legislative debate. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely grants permission for a specific, one-time event. The Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms are being made available for this civic education purpose, contingent on facility availability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution permits state facilities for an 'educational activity' (Congressional Debate Tournament), which directly supports and enhances a student program related to education.80% confidence

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SR 99: Honoring the Graham High School wrestling team on securing the 2025 Division III State Championship.

SR 99 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Graham High School wrestling team for winning the 2025 Division III State Championship. It directly honors the team and their achievement without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their athletic accomplishment. (1 sentence)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a K-12 high school team's achievement, providing positive recognition to the school and its student programs.75% confidence

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