Sen. Tim Schaffer

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Fairfield County for receiving two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. It highlights the county's specific accomplishments in areas such as strategic planning and internal financial management, praising the region's commitment to innovation and service. The resolution does not create new laws or change policy but serves to commend the county's leadership and express good wishes for its future. Finally, it directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of this recognition to Fairfield County.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Dominic Knapp, a student at Bloom-Carroll High School, for winning the 2026 Division III State Track and Field Championship in the pole vault. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievement and the personal qualities of discipline and perseverance he demonstrated during the competition. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Knapp as a tribute to his success and contribution to youth sports.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally honors Alexis Miller by designating her as the 2026 Miss Ohio. The measure acknowledges her personal achievements, community service, and leadership qualities as reasons for the recognition. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Miller to confirm the tribute.

To amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 of the Revised Code to require Ohio's SNAP program to begin using chip-enabled EBT cards, to name this act the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, and to make an appropriation.

To enact section 5534.59 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and I-70 in Clark County as the "Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway."

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Bloom-Carroll High School softball team as the 2026 Division III State Champions. It praises the athletes and their coach for their talent, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. The Senate will send an official copy of this commendation to the team as a gesture of honor.

Maddy summarySB 459 amends state law to explicitly exempt charitable donations of motor vehicles from the limit on casual sales. Currently, individuals are restricted to making no more than five casual sales of vehicles within a twelve-month period without a dealer license. This bill clarifies that the law does not apply when a person donates a vehicle to a nonprofit organization, distinguishing these transactions from sales. The change ensures that people giving cars to charities are not penalized or restricted under the existing casual sales provisions.

To amend sections 2950.13, 2950.99, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 2950.036, 2950.044, and 3313.475 of the Revised Code to prohibit tier II and tier III sex offender/child-victim offenders from knowingly being present on school premises or preschool or child care center premises.

To amend sections 3781.06, 3781.061, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code relating to temporary greenhouses and building codes, to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program, to codify certain property tax requirements for agricultural land, and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Gideon Mills, a student at Bloom-Carroll Middle School, for winning the 100-meter run at the 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association 7th and 8th Grade State Championships in track and field. The text praises his athletic talent, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship, noting that his achievements reflect well on his family, school, and community. The resolution commends him as an exceptional young citizen and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to him.