Sen. Kristina Roegner

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of William Nelson Morgan, a public servant and community leader from southeastern Ohio. It formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and acknowledges his extensive career in roles such as sheriff's deputy, court officer, mayor, and various association directorships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to recognize his contributions and transmit an official copy of the tribute to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Kenneth R. Cox, a former Ohio state legislator and public official. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to Cox's family and acknowledges his significant service in the House, Senate, and various community leadership roles. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the tribute to Cox's family, serving as a commemorative gesture rather than a change to law or policy.

Maddy summarySB 276 ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, enabling Ohio to join a multi-state agreement. This allows school psychologists licensed in Ohio to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional licenses. The key provision removes licensing barriers for these professionals, directly affecting school psychologists seeking to work across state lines within the compact. The bill implements this by enacting specific provisions in Ohio's Revised Code.

Maddy summarySB 244 designates August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill creates an annual observance without changing laws or affecting specific groups, solely to honor a historical event. It requires no new state action or funding, as it is purely a commemorative designation.

To amend section 4141.24 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding the treatment of professional employer organizations and alternate employer organizations under the Unemployment Compensation Law.

Maddy summarySB 149 would allow Ohio to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling Ohio-licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill creates a "Compact Privilege," letting therapists provide care across state lines while still adhering to each state's specific rules and scope of practice. It preserves each state's authority to regulate licensing and protect public safety, requiring therapists to maintain an active Ohio license and comply with the laws of the state where care is delivered. This affects respiratory therapists seeking to work in multiple states, particularly for telehealth or temporary assignments, without changing Ohio's existing licensing requirements.

To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.