Rep. Bill Roemer

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens Ohio's deed and title fraud prevention system by requiring county auditors to examine and stamp property conveyances before county recorders can file them, while also mandating photo identification for individuals submitting documents. It establishes a property protection program that notifies owners when a deed is presented for transfer and temporarily blocks the transfer for 24 hours unless the owner authorizes it. The legislation also requires real estate licensees to complete continuing education focused on fraud prevention and updates procedures for transferring property through inheritance by requiring affidavits from heirs.

Maddy summaryThis Ohio House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the United States Olympic hockey teams on their championship victories over Canada. The bill formally recognizes the men's and women's national teams for winning their Olympic titles in overtime golden goal matches. It directs the Clerk of the House to send authenticated copies of the resolution to team representatives and Ohio news media. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, expressing state appreciation for the athletes' achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Woodridge High School boys cross country team as the 2025 Division III State Champions. It commends the athletes and their coach, Jeff Howard, for their achievements and sportsmanship. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the recognition to the team. This measure is purely ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Jeff Howard by officially recognizing him as the 2025 Ohio Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year. It directly affects Jeff Howard, the head coach of the Woodridge High School boys cross country team. The resolution commends his coaching achievements and instructs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the document to him. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges his contributions to youth athletics rather than establishing new policy or funding.

To amend section 718.04 and to enact section 718.041 of the Revised Code to require voter approval to modify a municipal income tax reciprocity credit and to allow a voter initiative to authorize, modify, or repeal such a credit.

Maddy summaryThe bill title "Create the escaped convict alert program" is incorrect based on the provided text. This bill (HB 23) actually establishes a framework for appointing security officers at financial institutions and other entities, not an escaped convict alert system. It allows banks, credit unions, railroads, and hospitals to designate personnel as police officers for their premises, subject to Ohio peace officer training requirements and certification. These appointed officers must be Ohio residents of good character, complete approved training within six months, and serve three-year terms. The bill specifically defines "prior parent company" for banks and includes provisions for railroad companies and hospitals meeting certain criteria.

To encourage students in grades one through twelve to read the U.S. Declaration of Independence in the classroom during the 2025-2026 school year in celebration of its 250th anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Robert Hinkle upon his retirement from the Ohio Auditor of State's Office. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The bill serves solely to recognize his service and does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

To enact section 5534.609 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 241 in Summit County as the "Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway."