Labor & Employment

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 81: Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly funding a government program and impacting state budgets and spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly supporting and ensuring the operation of programs that provide essential benefits to workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 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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passed · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SR 22: Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

To urge the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans' disability benefit claims.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges faster processing of veteran disability claims, which are crucial for veterans to access financial support for health services and medical needs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAims to improve access to and timeliness of disability benefits for veterans, strengthening a form of worker benefit for military service personnel.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges action to reduce processing time for veteran disability claims, which would improve access to and efficiency of veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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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 Labor & Employment

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 6, 2025

SR 1: Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate.

SR 1 is a Senate resolution adopted on January 6, 2025, that transfers authority over Senate employee salaries and management to the Chief of Staff and Clerk. It directly affects all Senate officials and employees by requiring them to be assigned titles, compensated, and subject to pay increases solely at the discretion of these two officials. Key provisions include authorizing the Chief of Staff and Clerk to supervise all staff, property, and spending, to make staffing changes for efficiency, and to hire or replace employees as needed. The resolution specifies that all salary-related decisions must be made by these officials and paid from Senate funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill transfers authority over Senate employee salaries and spending to the Chief of Staff and Clerk, including making changes for efficiency. This promotes fiscal management and responsibility within government spending.80% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentSR 1 makes Senate employee salaries and pay increases solely discretionary by two officials, weakening established employment standards and worker protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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