Transportation

passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 339: Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate

To amend section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill amends vehicle registration policy, which is a component of vehicle regulations under the Transportation topic, by allowing surviving spouses to retain specialty plates.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 339 expands a form of recognition, the 'Purple Heart' license plate, to include surviving spouses of recipients, directly supporting veteran recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 3: Enact the School Bus Safety Act

To amend sections 4503.03, 4510.036, 4511.75, 4511.751, and 4511.76 and to enact sections 5.501, 3327.18, and 3327.19 of the Revised Code to address school bus safety, to designate this act as the School Bus Safety Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management, which falls under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill addresses school bus safety and lists 'Traffic Offenses' as a subject. It likely expands criminalization or increases penalties for related infractions, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enhances school bus safety, a critical component of K-12 education infrastructure, protecting students and facilitating their safe access to schools.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 3 aims to address school bus safety, directly enhancing transportation safety and vehicle regulations, which strengthens the transportation topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 203: Enact Aspen Runnels' Law

To amend sections 2903.06, 2903.08, 2903.081, 4511.01, 4511.132, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.46, 4511.54, 4511.60, 4511.711, 4511.712, and 5501.27 and to enact section 4510.039 of the Revised Code to increase penalties for vehicular assault and vehicular homicide that occur in an active school zone, to require doubled fines for specified traffic violations in an active school zone, and to name this act Aspen Runnels' Law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, strengthening punitive measures within the criminal justice system rather than promoting reform.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 203 increases penalties for vehicular assault and homicide, which directly enhances transportation safety by deterring dangerous driving behaviors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 37: Designate Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.443 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 56 in Pickaway County as the "Detective Rex Emrick Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route (highway) as a memorial highway, a policy action affecting transportation infrastructure.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 432: Designate Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.482 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of East Kemper Road in Hamilton County as the "Patrolman Earl W. Casterline Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a specific highway, directly engaging with and formalizing an aspect of existing transportation infrastructure.88% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 148: Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers, recognizing his service per topic's recognition focus.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 385: Designate PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.668 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill formally designates a portion of a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, directly interacting with and recognizing existing transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of a PFC, directly recognizing a veteran's service and contributing to their public recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 38: Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 87, a direct policy action on transportation infrastructure (roads/highways). It doesn't restrict or weaken the topic.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway as a 'Veteran Memorial Highway,' directly recognizing and honoring a veteran's service at the state level.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 27: Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge

To enact section 5534.90 of the Revised Code to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a bridge, a key piece of transportation infrastructure, with a memorial name. This is a legislative act directly affecting the topic and recognizing the infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates a memorial bridge for a military specialist, providing state-level recognition for veterans.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 56: Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.013 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a state highway, directly impacting the formal identification and management of transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway after a CPL, directly recognizing military service, aligning with the 'recognition' aspect of veterans' policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation