Rep. David Thomas

Co-sponsor HB 246

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify

To enact sections 4151.01, 4151.02, 4151.03, 4151.04, 4151.05, 4151.06, and 4151.07 of the Revised Code to require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify and to sanction specified hiring practices in the industry.

ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationHB 246 mandates E-verify for construction employers, a system used for immigration enforcement, thereby increasing state-level restrictions on employment for unauthorized immigrants.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill requires E-verify and sanctions specific hiring practices in construction, introducing new restrictions and limitations on employment standards and hiring freedom.75% confidence

Signed into law Mar 20, 2026 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 746

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Allow political subdivision to participate in state health plan

To enact section 124.826 of the Revised Code to allow a political subdivision to participate in the same state health plan offered to state employees.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allows political subdivisions to participate in state health plan, expanding healthcare coverage access for local government employees.85% confidence

In committee Mar 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 723

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Prohibit nondisclosure agreements regarding child sexual abuse

To amend section 4117.10 and to enact section 4113.25 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements regarding sexual abuse of a child.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence

In committee Mar 4, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 428

Passed · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Remove residency requirements for certain city director positions

To amend sections 735.01 and 737.01 of the Revised Code to remove residency requirements for the city director of public service and the city director of public safety.

Passed Mar 4, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 332

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Create the small defense business linked deposit program

To amend sections 135.61, 135.62, 135.621, 135.623, 1733.04, and 1733.24 and to enact section 135.67 of the Revised Code to create the small defense business linked deposit program.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new state financial program, the small defense business linked deposit program, which involves government spending and fiscal management.85% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 503

Passed · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Regards voter approval of municipal income tax reciprocity credit

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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill strengthens fiscal management and accountability by requiring voter approval for municipal income tax reciprocity credit changes, empowering citizens in tax policy.88% confidence

Passed Mar 4, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 708

In committee · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Govern practice of providing veterans claim consulting assistance

To amend section 1345.032 and to enact section 5901.10 of the Revised Code to govern the practice of providing veterans claim consulting assistance for compensation and to establish requirements for soliciting a fee for providing a copy of a military discharge record.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 706

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers

To enact sections 4934.01, 4934.02, 4934.03, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, and 4934.12 of the Revised Code to impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers in the state.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 34

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Urge Congress to dismantle United States Department of Education

Maddy summaryOhio's HCR 34 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) urging Congress to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. It argues federal education control violates constitutional principles and harms student outcomes, citing stagnant academic performance and bureaucratic burdens. The resolution directs Ohio's state agencies to create a plan for Ohio to assume control of federal education programs (including Title I funding and special education) and collaborate with other states to seek federal waivers. It does not change existing law but outlines steps Ohio would take if federal authority were returned to states. The resolution was introduced in Ohio's legislature in February 2026.

EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly seeks to dismantle U.S. Department of Education, arguing federal control harms education. Directs Ohio to assume federal education program control, opposing federal oversight and funding structures.95% confidence

In committee Feb 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 676

In committee · Ohio House · Lead sponsor

Regards wolfdog hybrids, abatement of certain animal nuisances

To amend sections 955.01, 955.024, and 955.11 and to enact sections 305.87, 955.025, 955.111, and 955.25 of the Revised Code to establish regulations regarding wolfdog hybrids and to allow a board of county commissioners to abate certain animal nuisances.

In committee Feb 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track