Rep. Jason Stephens

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows townships in Ohio to apply for a full abatement of unpaid property taxes, penalties, and interest on specific properties they have acquired. To qualify, the township must have recorded the deed between January 1 and December 31 of a specified year, and the property must meet state standards for tax exemption as being used exclusively for a public purpose. Townships have twelve months from the bill's effective date to submit an application to the Tax Commissioner, which includes details on the property's value and tax history. If the commissioner approves the application, the property is placed on the exempt list and all associated tax debts are forgiven; otherwise, the county treasurer is ordered to collect the outstanding amounts.

Maddy summaryOhio House Bill 986 would prohibit credit unions from acquiring banks that are chartered in the state. The legislation specifically bans these financial institutions from purchasing a bank's assets or assuming its liabilities through purchase and assumption agreements, including those made during a bank's dissolution or surrender of its charter. This restriction applies to both credit unions established under Ohio law and foreign credit unions operating within the state.

To amend sections 2108.25, 4501.80, and 4501.81 and to enact section 313.141 of the Revised Code regarding organ donation and family notification after a death resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for dog registration fees.

To enact section 4506.26 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Public Safety to reimburse a county, township, or township trustee for a township trustee's commercial driver's license training.

To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.

To amend sections 4773.10, 4774.08, and 4774.10 and to enact sections 4723.37, 4773.062, and 4774.101 of the Revised Code regarding physician supervision of contrast administration for imaging.

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.

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.