Sen. Casey Weinstein

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Seth R. Koval, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in the line of duty. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends while recognizing his service as a KC-135 instructor pilot. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send an authenticated copy to Koval's family as a tribute to his life and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the University of Akron women's swimming and diving team as the 2026 Mid-American Conference Champion. It commends the athletes and their coaches for their achievements, including winning their fifth consecutive conference title, and directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the team. The measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that expresses support for creating a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connecting the eight Great Lakes states. It encourages Ohio agencies and regional planning organizations to coordinate with other states on developing a shared identity for this recreational trail. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send copies to Ohio news media. This measure does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions but serves as a formal statement of legislative support for the trail project.

To enact section 4301.73 of the Revised Code to require bars or restaurants to have date rape drug testing devices available for their customers' use.

To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.171 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 338 would create a Digital Safety for Children Office within Ohio's Attorney General's office. The office would directly monitor three specific areas affecting children online: potential safety risks, cyberbullying incidents, and how online platforms collect children's personal data. Its key mechanism is systematic monitoring of these issues to inform state actions. The bill establishes this office under the Attorney General's authority to address child safety concerns in digital spaces. (Introduced December 23, 2025)

Maddy summaryThis bill would designate the buckeye nut as Ohio's official state candy by adding it to the Revised Code. It directly affects Ohio's official state symbols by formally recognizing the buckeye nut as a cultural emblem, similar to existing designations like the state nut. The bill does not change laws or regulations but adds this symbolic honor to Ohio's list of official state emblems.

Maddy summarySB 253 designates February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day" to commemorate a specific Black Ohioan who earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. The bill creates a formal, annual observance date in Ohio to honor this individual's military service and sacrifice. It does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations, but rather establishes a ceremonial day of recognition. This designation applies statewide and aims to acknowledge a historically significant figure in Ohio's military history.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 257) is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Jonathan Thomas for his service as a sergeant-at-arms in the Ohio Senate since 2020. It does not create any new laws or policies; instead, it expresses the Senate's appreciation for his dedication and contributions to the Ohio General Assembly. The resolution commends his "loyal service," "civic concern," and "selfless initiative" and directs the Senate Clerk to send him a copy. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects only Jonathan Thomas and has no legal or financial impact on other Ohio residents.

Maddy summarySR 255 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring David Lee Wycuff, a former Ohio state employee who managed state buildings (including the Ohio Statehouse) and was active in his church community. The resolution, adopted on December 30, 2025, expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and commemorates his contributions to the Statehouse, his church, and his community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic tribute with no legal effect. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Wycuff's family.