Rep. Adam Bird

Maddy summaryHB 455 is a procedural bill that amends and repeals numerous outdated sections of Ohio's education law related to public school operations and the Department of Education and Workforce. It streamlines the legal code by removing obsolete provisions without changing current school practices or creating new requirements. This bill directly affects all public schools and the Department of Education and Workforce across Ohio by updating the statutory framework governing their operations. The summary focuses solely on the procedural nature of the changes, as no substantive policy shifts are described in the abstract.

To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and public health protections to Ohio.

To amend sections 3718.02, 3718.021, 3718.11, 6111.44, and 6111.441 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing household sewage treatment systems.

To amend sections 2929.141, 2929.34, 2935.10, 2935.11, 5120.021, 5120.038, 5589.21, and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act to require certain warrants to be entered into LEADS, to require GPS monitoring of offenders released from prison, and to modify T-CAP requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 646 creates the Data Center Study Commission to examine the impacts of data centers within the state. The commission, composed of 13 appointed members (including from the Governor and legislative leaders), will study environmental effects, electrical grid strain, water usage, economic impacts, and other factors through public meetings. It must submit a report to state leaders within six months, after which the commission will dissolve. This bill does not change current regulations but establishes a process for gathering data to inform future decisions about data center development.

To support and encourage the work of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State in providing a premier educational and leadership program to the youth of Ohio.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Ohio Constitution to require voters to present a valid photo identification when casting their ballots in person. The measure would allow individuals with a sincere religious objection to photography to use alternative verification methods and would let voters without ID cast a provisional ballot if they can provide acceptable identification by a specified deadline. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or other documents authorized by law that contain the voter's name and photograph. If approved by a majority of voters in a future election, this constitutional change would immediately take effect and apply to all future elections.

Maddy summaryHB 850 proposes to temporarily lower the state tax on gasoline and other motor fuels to help address rising fuel prices. Under this bill, the tax on each gallon of gasoline would be reduced to 19.25 cents, while taxes on compressed natural gas and other fuels would drop to 23.5 cents. The revenue collected during this period would still be distributed according to existing rules, but the specific dollar amounts allocated for certain purposes would be cut in half. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to make these changes take effect immediately.

To amend sections 3.07, 3.17, 305.03, 503.241, and 3313.11 and to enact section 3.171 of the Revised Code to allow an elected official who is deployed on active military duty to retain the official's position and to attend meetings virtually.

To amend sections 2705.031, 3107.15, 3109.05, 3109.051, 3113.31, and 5153.16 and to enact section 3109.111 of the Revised Code regarding minor siblings seeking companionship or visitation rights with minor siblings.