Rep. Beth Lear

Reaffirming Ohio's commitment to strengthening and deepening its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, urging all Ohio businesses to refer to Taiwan, the Republic of China, as Taiwan, opposing the People's Republic of China's misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758, and continuing its support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and support Taiwan's aspirations to make more contributions in international societies.

Maddy summaryHB 204 designates March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" in Ohio. The bill adds this commemorative date to the state's official calendar under section 5.212 of the Revised Code. It directly honors the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-African American women's unit that served in WWII. This is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes or financial impact.

To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.09, 3503.10, 3503.11, 3503.14, 3503.15, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3503.19, 3503.20, 3503.23, 3503.28, 3505.181, 3509.02, 3509.04, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3513.041, 3513.05, 3513.07, 3513.18, 3513.19, 3513.191, 3513.257, 3517.012, 3517.013, and 3599.12; to enact section 3503.071; and to repeal sections 3513.192 and 3513.20 of the Revised Code to require an elector to register as a member of a political party in order to participate in that party's primary election.

Maddy summaryHCR 15 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1907, the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply expresses support for the companion bill in the House. The resolution serves as a formal request to Congress, not a policy change. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal force and does not alter existing law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions. The bill directly honors Mr. Jones for his work supporting the legislative body. (1 sentence)

Maddy summaryHB 262 proposes to designate the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month." This bill would establish this commemorative period by enacting a new section in the Revised Code.

Maddy summaryHR 118 is a commemorative resolution serving to honor the memory of Ronald Edward Hood.

To enact sections 113.81, 113.82, 113.83, 113.84, 113.85, 113.86, 113.87, 113.88, 113.89, and 113.90 of the Revised Code to establish a transactional currency based on gold and silver held in a bullion depository approved by the treasurer of state.

To amend sections 928.01, 928.06, and 3719.01 and to enact sections 930.01, 930.02, 930.03, 930.04, 930.05, 930.06, 930.07, 930.08, 930.09, 930.10, 930.11, 930.12, 930.13, 930.14, 930.15, 930.16, 930.17, and 930.99 of the Revised Code to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products.

Maddy summaryHB 182 prohibits public water systems (like municipal utilities) from adding fluoride to drinking water. It creates a new legal requirement banning this practice and repeals the existing rule that previously allowed it. The bill directly affects all public water systems operating in the state by requiring them to stop fluoride addition if enacted. This is a straightforward policy change that would eliminate fluoride as a standard additive in public water supplies.