Rep. Melanie Miller

Maddy summaryHB 311 designates the third full week of May each year as "EMS Week in Ohio" under Ohio law. This bill directly affects Ohio residents and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by establishing a recognized period for public acknowledgment of their work. The key provision is the statutory designation of the specific week, creating no new policies or funding but formally honoring EMS contributions. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct impact on healthcare operations or regulations.

To amend sections 3313.48, 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3313.6025 of the Revised Code to permit students to use club sports or other athletic activity to fulfill the high school physical education requirement and to require recess time for K-8 students.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 255 proposes to create the Ohio Sports Commission. The bill enacts specific sections of the Revised Code to establish this new commission. The provided information does not detail the commission's functions, operations, or direct impact on specific groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that honors Olivia Fosson for being crowned Miss Ohio 2025. It recognizes her achievements as a native of Lawrence County, a candidate for law school, and an advocate for healthy body image and community service. The House of Representatives resolves to celebrate her role as a state ambassador and directs the Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program under TourismOhio to promote the state's cultural, historical, and recreational attractions. The program will offer a pass available to all residents at a discounted rate and to visitors at a price set by TourismOhio, with revenue funding a dedicated state treasury account. Participating businesses and organizations can apply to become TourismOhio partners, offering discounts and special experiences to pass holders, while TourismOhio retains authority to monitor compliance and remove non-compliant partners. The bill also allows for free pass distribution to Ohio residents on the state's founding anniversary and authorizes TourismOhio to create rules for program implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the Ashland FFA floriculture team as the 2026 Ohio Floriculture Career Development Event Champion. It acknowledges the team's first-place performance and praises their dedication under the guidance of their coach, Mary Cox. The House of Representatives will send an official copy of this commendation to the team members.

To amend sections 2151.011, 2151.411, 2151.412, 2151.416, 2151.417, 2151.4122, 2151.424, and 5103.161; to enact new sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, and 2151.4120 and section 2151.317; and to repeal sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, 2151.4120, and 2151.4121 of the Revised Code to enact the "Fostering Sibling Success Act" regarding the rights of sibling youths in foster care and to provide for continuation of a child's placement and limit kinship preference in foster care.

Maddy summaryHB 912 creates the State and Municipal Government Commission to improve cooperation between state and local governments in Ohio. This new body will analyze how state policies affect local home rule authority, facilitate collaboration between leaders, and provide recommendations on funding and policy impacts. The commission consists of thirteen members appointed by various state officials, including the governor, legislative leaders, and local mayors, who serve two-year terms. It must meet at least twice a year and submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing its findings and suggestions for preserving municipal authority. All official reports require approval from a majority of members, including representation from both political parties and specific local government officials.

Maddy summaryHB 911 restricts where commercial beekeepers can place their hives by requiring them to register with the state agriculture director and adhere to specific location rules. The bill mandates that new commercial apiaries must be at least three miles away from any other registered commercial apiary, unless the new keeper obtains permission from the existing owner or meets other narrow exceptions like using the bees for crop pollination. This legislation directly affects businesses that raise bees for honey production or other commercial uses, while exempting those who keep bees solely for personal enjoyment or agricultural support. By enforcing these distance requirements and registration procedures, the law aims to organize beekeeping operations within the state without advocating for or against the industry's growth.

To amend sections 3767.01, 3767.05, 4301.74, 5321.02, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 5321.172 and 5747.35 of the Revised Code to allow a tenant to terminate a rental agreement if the tenant is a victim of a specified crime, to authorize an income tax credit for landlords who rented to such tenants, and to name this act the Ohio Safe Homes Act.