To amend section 3301.0718 and to enact section 3301.0733 of the Revised Code to enact the Food Literacy Standards Act to require the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Jeffry Armbruster, a former mayor of North Ridgeville and community leader who passed away. It formally expresses the condolences of the Ohio Senate to his family and acknowledges his significant contributions to local and state service. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the document to Armbruster's family as a gesture of respect.
Maddy summarySB 254 changes Ohio's official designation of "Deaf History Month" from its current month to April. This is a procedural update to Section 5.2281 of the Revised Code, adjusting the calendar designation without altering any associated policies or programs. The bill directly affects the state's official recognition of the month, aligning it with April for commemorative events. No new provisions or funding are included; it solely modifies the existing statutory reference.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of James E. Carnes, a former Ohio state senator and public servant. It formally expresses condolences to his family and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to them. The document does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a tribute to his career and community contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Larry A. Mumper, a former Ohio state senator and public official. The measure formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to education, community service, and public office. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Mumper's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the U.S. Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C., which would allow its residents full voting representation in Congress. The bill highlights that D.C. residents currently pay federal taxes and serve in the military but lack voting representation in the House of Representatives. It notes that D.C. residents have supported statehood and that international organizations have criticized the lack of political equality for D.C. citizens. The resolution asks Congress to pass legislation similar to the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit D.C. as a state with two senators and at least one representative.
To amend sections 1521.01 and 1521.99 and to enact sections 9.72 and 1521.232 of the Revised Code regarding the withdrawal and consumptive use of water by data centers and to name the act the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act.
To enact sections 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of the Revised Code to require the Public Utility Commission's approval of agreements to interconnect data centers to the electrical grid.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Matt Oyster for his three years of dedicated service to the Ohio Senate. It commends his contributions to legislative efficiency, legal expertise, and positive workplace culture, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his work as Senate staff.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state from granting new sales tax exemptions for computer data center equipment, affecting companies that wish to build or expand data centers in the state. Under current law, developers could apply for exemptions from sales taxes on equipment used in data centers if they met specific criteria, including making significant capital investments and paying substantial employee wages. The bill closes this pathway by preventing any new agreements from being approved after its enactment, though it does not affect existing exemptions already granted. The legislation defines what constitutes a data center and equipment, requiring that any future exemptions must demonstrate a positive economic impact on the state and local communities.
