Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 80: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission, directly funding a state entity and its programs, which falls under government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Industrial Commission, which manages workers' compensation and employment programs, directly supporting worker benefits and protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 122: Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid leave to organ donors.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates an income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thereby limits funds available for the state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a tax credit for employers providing paid leave to organ donors, which removes a barrier to organ donation, thereby advancing health services and patient access to life-saving organs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill incentivizes employers to provide paid leave for organ donors, expanding worker benefits and improving employment standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HR 147: Investigate East Palestine train derailment and EPA response

To urge Congress to establish a special committee to investigate the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and the federal Environmental Protection Agency's response to it.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentInvestigating an environmental disaster and the EPA's response aims to ensure accountability and improve future environmental protection and pollution control efforts.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill to investigate a train derailment and EPA response; findings from such an investigation could inform policy to improve workplace safety standards, thereby advancing the Labor & Employment topic.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges investigation into a train derailment, aiming to identify causes and improve transportation safety.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 47: Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act

To amend sections 2903.41, 2905.01, 2905.02, 2905.32, and 2971.03 of the Revised Code to enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act to increase the penalty for human trafficking of a minor or person with a developmental disability, kidnapping, and abduction.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for human trafficking, kidnapping, and abduction, aligning with a more punitive approach within the criminal justice system rather than reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 47 increases penalties for human trafficking, which often involves forced labor, thereby protecting individuals from severe exploitation and advancing fundamental workers' rights.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 133: Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits the state's fiscal capacity and budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill incentivizes small employers to provide health reimbursement arrangements, thereby supporting and expanding access to health insurance coverage for employees.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes small employers to offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, expanding health benefits for employees.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 131: Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations

HB 131 prohibits law enforcement agencies from setting or using numerical quotas for arrests and citations. This means police departments and other agencies would no longer be allowed to require officers to meet specific targets for the number of arrests or tickets they issue. The bill enacts a new section in the Revised Code to make this practice illegal across all law enforcement agencies in the state. By banning quotas, the law aims to ensure that enforcement actions are based on individual circumstances rather than arbitrary numerical goals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 131 prohibits law enforcement quotas, aiming to ensure fairness in enforcement actions and enhance police accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits employment quotas for law enforcement officers, which can improve working conditions and protect officers from undue pressure related to employment standards.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 131 regulates law enforcement practices for traffic offenses, aiming for enforcement based on individual circumstances rather than quotas, which can enhance the fairness and effectiveness of transportation safety regulations.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 2: Establish the Child Care Cred Program

House Bill 2 establishes the Child Care Cred Program by enacting a new section of the Revised Code. The bill also includes an appropriation to fund this program. The provided abstract does not detail the specific mechanisms of the program or who it directly affects beyond the general scope of child care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly includes an appropriation to fund a new program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes and funds a child care program, which supports early childhood development and can enhance educational readiness and access.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 2 establishes and funds a child care program under 'Health and Human Services,' which indirectly supports public health and family well-being.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 2 establishes and funds a Child Care Cred Program, with 'Employment' listed as a subject. Child care programs typically support employment by removing barriers for workers.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 98: Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program

House Bill 98 establishes the Community Connectors Workforce Program by enacting a new section in the Revised Code. This program is designed to support workforce development initiatives. The bill also includes a specific appropriation of funds to support the program's operation, directly affecting individuals and communities involved in workforce training and employment efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes a specific appropriation of funds, directly affecting state budget and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes and funds the Community Connectors Workforce Program, directly supporting workforce development and training, which are educational initiatives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes and funds a 'Community Connectors Workforce Program' to support workforce development and employment efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 41: Establish certain child care grant programs

HB 41 establishes new grant programs aimed at supporting child care services. These programs will provide funding to child care providers, specifically to help increase child care capacity and create "learning labs." The bill also includes an appropriation to fund these new grant initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes specific appropriation to fund new child care grant programs, directly increasing public service funding under state budget.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill funds the creation of 'learning labs' within child care programs, enhancing early educational opportunities and access for young children.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBy funding child care programs, HB 41 indirectly supports labor & employment by enabling parents to participate in the workforce.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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