Sen. Tim Schaffer

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the mandate requiring the Department of Transportation to build specific interstate interchanges in Northeast Ohio. Instead, it directs the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency to conduct a traffic congestion study covering a defined area around Interstate Route 81. The study must be finished by December and its findings reported to state leaders and local officials in Strongsville, North Royalton, and Brunswick. The report may also suggest solutions to manage any traffic issues identified during the review.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program in Fairfield County where the costs of child care are split equally among employees, their employers, and the state Department of Children and Youth. To qualify, employees must live in the county, earn less than 300% of the federal poverty line, and lack access to publicly funded care, while employers must be based in the same area. The program requires all three parties to apply jointly, select a licensed provider, and sign an agreement, with the state department handling the administration and payments. Eligibility is reviewed annually, and participants face permanent disqualification if they commit fraud or provide false information during the application or participation process.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates specific stretches of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and Interstate 70 in Clark County as the "Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway." The legislation directly affects drivers and travelers using these roadways by officially naming them in honor of the late Congressman David Hobson. Under the bill, the state director of transportation is authorized to install physical markers along the designated lanes to display the new name. This action serves as a commemorative measure rather than altering traffic rules or funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Sadie Schultz, an eighth-grade student from Fairfield Union Middle School, for winning the 2024 OHSAA 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country Post Season Invitational. The bill formally recognizes her athletic achievement and personal qualities, such as perseverance and sportsmanship, without altering any laws or policies. The primary action is to have the Senate Clerk send an official copy of the resolution to Schultz as a gesture of congratulations and respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 28 as "Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day" to honor Jo Ann Davidson, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. The legislation establishes this specific date as an official recognition in the state calendar to acknowledge her historic achievement. It does not alter any laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to highlight her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the Lancaster High School girls cross country team for winning the 2024 Division I State Championship. It specifically acknowledges the athletes' exceptional performance and praises Coach Teresa Tripp for her dedication in guiding the team to victory. The bill directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team as a formal tribute. This measure serves as a commemorative recognition rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 77 in Akron as the "American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Memorial Highway" to honor mothers who lost children in military service. The law officially names the northbound and southbound lanes between Interstate 76 and Lovers Lane and authorizes the state transportation director to place markers along the road to display this new title. By changing the official name of this roadway, the legislation provides a permanent tribute to the organization without altering traffic rules or road infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 90 in Cuyahoga County as the "Lance Corporal Jimmy Rizzo Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen service member. The law officially names the northeastbound and southwestbound lanes between East 55th and East 72nd Streets and authorizes transportation officials to install signs displaying this new title. This measure is a commemorative action that affects drivers and the public by formally recognizing the highway with a memorial name rather than changing any traffic rules or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Andrew Walton, a student from Fairfield Union High School, for winning the 2024 Division II State Boys Cross Country Championship. The text acknowledges his first-place performance and expresses congratulations on his athletic achievement. It also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Walton as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the Fairfield Union High School boys cross country team for winning the 2024 Division II State Championship. It specifically recognizes the athletes and their coach, Rob Myers, for their athletic success and dedication. The resolution expresses appreciation for the discipline and perseverance the team gained through sports and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to the school.