To amend sections 2913.02, 2913.51, 4737.04, 4737.045, 4737.99, 4738.03, 4738.07, 4738.12, and 4775.09 and to enact sections 4737.046 and 4737.98 of the Revised Code regarding the sale of used catalytic converters, and to make an appropriation.
SB 212 would create a specialty "Play Golf Ohio" license plate for vehicle registration in Ohio. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4501.21 and 4503.736 to establish this plate option. It directly affects Ohio residents who choose to purchase this specific license plate. The provision is procedural, focusing solely on creating the plate designation without specifying funding allocation or additional program requirements.
To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.966 of the Revised Code to create the "Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc." specialty license plate.
HB 595 would require all auto insurance policies in Ohio to include uninsured motorist coverage. This means drivers would automatically have protection if they're injured by a driver without insurance, which is currently optional in many policies. The bill amends existing law (section 3937.18 of the Revised Code) to make this coverage mandatory for all new and existing policies sold in Ohio. It directly affects every driver purchasing auto insurance in the state by ensuring they have this specific protection.
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."
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."
To amend section 1901.026 of the Revised Code to modify the manner current operating costs are apportioned for a municipal court with respect to caseloads for civil traffic tickets.
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.
To amend sections 1547.11, 3701.143, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code to change the laws pertaining to operating a vehicle or watercraft while under the influence of marihuana and the admissibility of evidence for purposes of OVI statutes.
HB 383 designates a specific segment of State Route 149 in Belmont County as the "Litten Brothers Memorial Highway." This bill directly affects residents and travelers using that highway segment by changing its official name. The key provision is the formal renaming of the roadway section to honor the Litten Brothers, with no other policy changes or funding impacts. The bill is purely ceremonial and procedural.
