Sen. Tom Patton

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 171 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Ohio Senate to honor Jack Cera, a former Ohio House of Representatives member (serving from 2011 until his death) and Belmont County community leader. It expresses condolences to his family, recognizes his service in the legislature and roles like workforce development director for Belmont County, and commemorates his volunteer work with local organizations. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to his legacy of public service. It was adopted by the Senate on July 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 172) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring James C. Lilly for his service to the State of Ohio. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a formal expression of appreciation for an individual's contributions. The resolution directly recognizes Mr. Lilly's specific service to Ohio without imposing any obligations or altering existing statutes. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical policy impact beyond the symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 166) honoring Randy Queen for his service to the State of Ohio. It formally recognizes his contributions through a symbolic gesture by the Ohio Senate. The resolution has no binding policy impact or direct effect on legislation, constituents, or state programs. It serves solely as a statement of appreciation, consistent with standard recognition resolutions for public service.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. for his service with Ohio Legislative Information Systems upon his retirement. It is a ceremonial gesture recognizing his contributions to the state's legislative technology infrastructure. The bill does not create new policy, alter laws, or affect any specific group or program. It serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of his professional retirement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 138) honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to Ohio. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or specific groups. The resolution simply recognizes Bozeman's contributions through a formal statement from the Ohio legislature. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on state operations or constituents.

To amend sections 131.02, 715.013, 4303.26, 4501.06, 4511.092, 4511.096, 4511.0911, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, and 5703.77 and to enact sections 4787.01, 4787.02, 4787.03, 4787.04, 4787.05, 4787.06, 4787.99, 5755.01, 5755.02, 5755.03, 5755.04, 5755.05, 5755.06, 5755.07, 5755.071, 5755.08, 5755.09, 5755.10, 5755.11, 5755.12, 5755.13, 5755.14, and 5755.99 of the Revised Code to license companies that sell, provide, install, or otherwise manage traffic law photo-monitoring devices in Ohio and to levy a tax on such companies' gross receipts from municipal contracts.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 114 is a commemorative resolution that honors the U.S. Marshals Service's Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. It specifically recognizes the task force for achieving its 60,000th arrest.

Maddy summarySR 119 is a commemorative resolution that honors the Great Lakes Science Center. It specifically recognizes the one hundredth anniversary of the launch of the SS William G. Mather.

To amend sections 2921.331 and 2929.14 of the Revised Code to expand the offense of failure to comply with an order or signal of a law enforcement officer.

To amend sections 122.85, 5726.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to repeal sections 122.852, 5726.59, 5747.67, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to modify the film and theater production tax credit and to repeal the film and theater capital improvement tax credit.