Sen. Kyle Koehler

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his service as a KC-135 instructor pilot. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy to Koval's family as a tribute to his life and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Springfield Fire Rescue Division as the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year. It directly affects the Springfield Fire Rescue Division by officially commending their service and transmitting a certified copy of the resolution to them. The resolution acknowledges the department's achievements in operational readiness, workforce development, and community risk reduction without changing any laws or policies. This is a ceremonial honor rather than a procedural or regulatory change.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Alex Drachuk as a 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I State Champion in swimming. The measure directly affects Alex Drachuk, a student athlete from Beavercreek High School, by officially commending his first-place performance at the state championship meet. The resolution highlights his athletic achievements, sportsmanship, and contributions to his school and community, then directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to him. This is a ceremonial honor rather than a policy change, serving to acknowledge his accomplishments and celebrate his success as a young athlete.

Maddy summarySB 356 temporarily doubles the property tax reduction for Ohio homeowners with homestead exemptions during the 2026 tax year. It directly affects homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions by applying the increased reduction entirely to their second-half tax bill. The bill achieves this by multiplying the standard exemption amount by two, without increasing the total tax relief allowed under existing law. This emergency measure aims to provide immediate tax relief to vulnerable Ohio taxpayers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 257) is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Jonathan Thomas for his service as a sergeant-at-arms in the Ohio Senate since 2020. It does not create any new laws or policies; instead, it expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly. The resolution commends his "loyal service," "civic concern," and "selfless initiative" and directs the Senate Clerk to send him a copy. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects only Jonathan Thomas and has no legal or financial impact on other Ohio residents.

Maddy summarySR 255 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring David Lee Wycuff, a former Ohio state employee who managed state buildings (including the Ohio Statehouse) and was active in his church community. The resolution, adopted on December 30, 2025, expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to the Statehouse, his church, and his community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic tribute with no legal effect. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Wycuff's family.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 239) honoring Jim Kelly for his service to the Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to recognize Mr. Kelly's contributions. The resolution formally expresses appreciation for his work with the Commission, which supports legislative operations. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.

Maddy summarySR 238 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Beavercreek High School boys cross country team for winning the 2025 Division I State Championship. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to formally recognize the team's athletic achievement. The resolution is addressed to the team and school, expressing official commendation for their championship victory. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 226) honoring Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran. It serves solely to memorialize her life and legacy without creating any new laws or affecting policies or individuals. The resolution has no legislative effect beyond recognition.

Maddy summarySB 309 requires Ohio healthcare providers prescribing abortion-inducing drugs (like mifepristone) to provide written information about potential complications and a specific liability statement to patients before the prescription. Patients must then sign a written certification confirming they received this information, which providers must retain in medical records for at least seven years. If providers fail to follow these steps, they may face civil lawsuits from patients, fathers, or family members, with statutory damages set at three times the drug cost. The bill directly affects abortion providers and patients in Ohio, mandating new disclosure practices and increasing provider liability for noncompliance.