Sen. Andrew Brenner

Primary SB 200

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Create Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership

Maddy summarySB 200 creates the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership to promote economic collaboration between Ohio and Israel. The bill establishes a formal program to support trade, technology exchange, and innovation initiatives between the two regions. It includes a specific appropriation of state funds to implement this partnership, directly affecting Ohio's economic development agencies and businesses seeking to engage with Israeli partners. The primary mechanism is the creation of this structured partnership framework with allocated funding.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 200 includes a specific appropriation of state funds to implement the partnership, directly engaging with state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly establishes a partnership to support 'technology exchange' and 'innovation initiatives' between Ohio and Israel, directly advancing the topic.95% confidence

In committee May 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 208

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Require certain conveyance fees be allocated for housing purposes

To amend sections 322.02, 322.03, and 322.06 of the Revised Code to require any increased county real estate and manufactured home conveyance fees to be allocated for county-specific housing purposes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates the allocation of increased county real estate conveyance fees for housing purposes, directly impacting government spending and funding essential programs within the budget.92% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill mandates increased county conveyance fees be allocated specifically for county-specific housing purposes, directly funding housing initiatives.95% confidence

In committee May 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 209

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Enact the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act

To enact section 3792.08 of the Revised Code regarding prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs and to name this act the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts a 'Patient Right to Try Act' regarding drugs, which expands patient access to treatments and protects patient rights within healthcare.95% confidence

In committee May 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 5

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence

Passed May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 22

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

To urge the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take prompt action to reduce the processing time for veterans' disability benefit claims.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges faster processing of veteran disability claims, which are crucial for veterans to access financial support for health services and medical needs.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAims to improve access to and timeliness of disability benefits for veterans, strengthening a form of worker benefit for military service personnel.65% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges action to reduce processing time for veteran disability claims, which would improve access to and efficiency of veteran benefits.95% confidence

Passed May 14, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 122

Passed · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizing ALS Awareness Month, May 2025.

Maddy summarySR 122 is a resolution that formally recognizes May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month. This bill serves to acknowledge and bring attention to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill recognizes ALS Awareness Month, which serves to acknowledge and bring attention to a health condition, thereby supporting public health initiatives.75% confidence

Passed May 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 118

Passed · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring the Johnnycake Corners Elementary School Lower’s Jackets Read Bowl Team as a 2025 State Champion.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 118 is a commemorative resolution that honors the Johnnycake Corners Elementary School Lower’s Jackets Read Bowl Team for their achievement as a 2025 State Champion.

EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a K-12 school's student achievement in an educational competition, which enhances student programs and supports the broader educational environment.80% confidence

Passed May 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 180

In committee · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity

To enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.

TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits the purchase of drones from covered foreign entities, likely to enhance cybersecurity and protect data privacy for state operations, which aligns with 'support' indicators for the Technology topic.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill aims to prohibit certain drone purchases, likely enhancing public safety and security within the air transport sector of transportation.80% confidence

In committee Apr 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 112

Passed · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring the Olentangy Orange High School girls wrestling team on winning the 2025 State Championship.

Maddy summarySR 112 is a resolution that formally honors the Olentangy Orange High School girls wrestling team. It specifically congratulates them on winning the 2025 State Championship.

EducationSupports EducationThe bill honors a high school team's achievement, indirectly supporting the value of K-12 school programs and student success within the educational system.65% confidence

Passed Apr 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 173

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Regards school district territory annexations

Maddy summarySB 173 updates Ohio's rules for transferring school district territory when cities annex land. It creates a new automatic transfer pathway: if annexed territory meets specific criteria (e.g., located in a "megaproject" area, unincorporated, and the current school district objects to new students), it transfers to the city's school district without state board approval - effective the next school year. The bill also requires non-urban school districts to negotiate transfers with affected districts and seek state approval, while establishing state board rules to guide these discussions. This primarily affects cities annexing land, urban school districts, and homeowners in newly annexed areas, streamlining territory transfers under defined conditions.

EducationSupports EducationThe bill streamlines school district territory transfers, ensuring student placement in annexed areas and supporting K-12 education administration and access.80% confidence

In committee Apr 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track