Rep. Dave Dobos

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 421 in Medina County as the "CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway" to honor CPL David James Amheiser. The legislation applies directly to the state transportation department, authorizing it to install official markers along the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Route 42 and Lodi Road. By renaming this roadway, the bill creates a permanent public tribute without altering traffic laws or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 77 in Akron as the "American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Memorial Highway" to honor mothers who lost children in military service. The law officially names the northbound and southbound lanes between Interstate 76 and Lovers Lane and authorizes the state transportation director to place markers along the road to display this new title. By changing the official name of this roadway, the legislation provides a permanent tribute to the organization without altering traffic rules or road infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 90 in Cuyahoga County as the "Lance Corporal Jimmy Rizzo Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen service member. The law officially names the northeastbound and southwestbound lanes between East 55th and East 72nd Streets and authorizes transportation officials to install signs displaying this new title. This measure is a commemorative action that affects drivers and the public by formally recognizing the highway with a memorial name rather than changing any traffic rules or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 11 in Mahoning County as the "Army Lt. Col. Robert R. Melnick Memorial Highway" to honor a military officer. The legislation authorizes the state director of transportation to place official markers along the road to display this new name. The change applies only to the northbound lanes between Interstate 76 and U.S. Route 62 and does not alter any traffic laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 273 in Hardin County as the "Major David McGue Memorial Highway." The legislation applies directly to the westbound and eastbound lanes of this road between State Route 31 and Township Road 197. It authorizes the state director of transportation to place markers along the highway to display its new name. This change is primarily commemorative and does not alter traffic laws, funding, or road maintenance responsibilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 199 in Wood County as the "U.S. Army Private First Class Jerry Bockbrader Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between West South Boundary Street and State Route 105. If passed, the state director of transportation is authorized to install signs along the road to display this new name. The legislation directly affects road signage and naming conventions within Wood County.

Maddy summaryHB 24 requires private health plans and Medicaid in Ohio to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment management, and ongoing monitoring of diseases, provided the test is deemed medically necessary by a qualified healthcare provider. The bill mandates that coverage decisions be based on established medical evidence, such as FDA labels, federal coverage determinations, or nationally recognized clinical guidelines, while explicitly excluding coverage for screening purposes. To ensure patient care is not disrupted, the legislation also requires that coverage be structured to minimize the need for multiple biopsies or sample collections. Additionally, the law establishes an accessible appeal process for coverage determinations and includes language intended to prevent significant price increases for these tests.

Maddy summaryHB 397 requires the Department of Health to partner with the Department of Aging and community groups to expand public education on cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. These educational efforts aim to inform healthcare providers and the general public about early warning signs, risk reduction strategies, the importance of timely diagnosis, and available assessment tools. The bill specifically highlights the need to address disparities among diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and emphasizes the role of annual physicals for those aged sixty-five and older in maintaining cognitive health. By integrating this awareness into existing public health outreach, the legislation seeks to improve early detection and promote healthier lifestyles for all communities.

Maddy summaryHB 79 allows electric distribution utilities to create and submit plans for energy efficiency and demand reduction programs to the Public Utilities Commission. To get approval, utilities must provide detailed information about their proposed programs, including costs, expected energy savings, and how they will be funded without double-charging customers. The bill also defines specific terms like "behavioral energy savings" and requires utilities to include plans for improving smart grid technology and managing peak demand. Once approved, these portfolios enable utilities to help residential and business customers save energy while ensuring the programs remain cost-effective and fair.

Maddy summaryHB 390 updates the rules for handling leftover money from property foreclosure sales in Ohio. When a sale generates more money than needed to pay debts, the court clerk must notify the property owner about the surplus balance. The bill establishes specific mailing procedures and timelines for delivering these notices, depending on whether the balance is large or small and whether the owner's address is known. If the owner does not claim the funds within a set period, the money is treated as unclaimed property and handled according to existing state laws.