Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 393: Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards

HB 393 requires community-based correctional facilities (like halfway houses or work release programs) to help inmates obtain state identification cards before their release. This applies specifically to individuals transitioning from community-based programs back into the general population. The bill mandates facilities provide assistance with ID applications, including necessary forms and documentation. This ensures released individuals have essential identification for accessing housing, employment, and public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state-funded correctional facilities assist inmates with ID acquisition, requiring operational costs from the state budget for an essential re-entry program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 393 supports criminal justice by facilitating inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through assistance with obtaining essential ID cards for reentry.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBy requiring facilities to help inmates obtain ID cards, HB 393 removes a significant barrier to accessing healthcare services and insurance for released individuals.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 393 explicitly states that assisting inmates in obtaining ID cards helps them access housing upon release, removing a significant barrier for a vulnerable population.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 393 helps released inmates obtain IDs, which is essential for accessing employment, thereby advancing their ability to participate in the labor market.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 393 helps inmates obtain state ID cards, including driver's licenses. This facilitates legal access to personal transportation, supporting individual mobility within the transportation system.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.474 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the "Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill officially designates a portion of a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, which is a direct action on transportation infrastructure, acknowledging its official status.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide

To amend sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to add to the list of vehicles that can be used to commit a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill expands the definition of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide/assault, thereby broadening criminalization within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens legal consequences for vehicular homicide/assault, which enhances transportation safety and vehicle regulation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 106: Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations

To enact sections 4933.51, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.57, and 4933.59 of the Revised Code to regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill regulates electric vehicle charging stations, which are a key part of energy infrastructure and utilities, thereby establishing a framework for this segment of the energy sector.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulating electric vehicle charging stations facilitates EV infrastructure, which indirectly promotes cleaner transportation and reduces emissions.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill regulates ownership of electric vehicle charging stations, a key infrastructure component for sustainable transportation. Establishing a regulatory framework promotes orderly development and integration of this technology into the transpo...75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SB 450: Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028

To amend sections 151.01, 151.08, 164.03, 164.08, 3318.042, 3318.49, 3343.05, 5751.02, and 5751.20 and to enact sections 3318.33 and 3343.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 357.09, 357.15, 357.16, 357.24, 357.28, 357.34, 357.36, 371.10, 371.20, 373.10, 373.15, 387.10, and 387.13 of H.B. 730 of the 136th General Assembly and Section 200.30 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly as subsequently amended to make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes capital appropriations, directly funding government operations and public services for the upcoming biennium.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill makes capital appropriations for transportation infrastructure and related statutes, directly funding the topic area.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 · 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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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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