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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 7: 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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates or expands instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, directly enhancing curriculum and student programs in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates instruction on harmful effects of substance use for students, a preventative public health measure to improve long-term health outcomes.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SCR 7: Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification Cards

SCR 7 is a resolution urging Congress to reissue Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Retiree Identification Cards. These cards are used by retired civilian employees of the DoD to access military bases and services. The resolution does not require Congress to act but formally requests they consider reissuing the cards for affected retirees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReissuing ID cards for DoD civilian retirees would enable their access to military bases and services, which commonly include healthcare facilities, thereby improving patient access for this group.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill advocates for restoring access to services for retired civilian DoD employees, which can be seen as supporting post-employment benefits for former workers.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges Congress to reissue ID cards for DoD civilian retirees to access military bases/services, advancing benefits for a group associated with the military, listed under 'Veterans' subject.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SR 21: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Congress to support the provision of mental health treatment, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for an essential program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges mental health treatment for veterans. Untreated mental health issues can lead to criminal justice involvement; thus, treatment can reduce recidivism and align with reform.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill urges support for prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment for military personnel and veterans, directly aligning with supporting mental health services under Healthcare.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges Congress to support comprehensive mental health treatment for veterans, directly aligning with improving veteran healthcare and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SCR 1: Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

To urge the 119th Congress to introduce and pass legislation similar to the Stop Our Scourge Act of 2023, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeDesignating fentanyl as a WMD would expand criminalization and likely lead to harsher penalties and stricter enforcement within the criminal justice system for fentanyl-related offenses.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses illicit fentanyl, a major public health crisis (Substance Abuse and Addiction), by urging its designation as a weapon of mass destruction, thereby seeking to protect public health.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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