Sen. Jane Timken

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the University of Mount Union engineering team for winning first place in a student hardware design competition at the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Symposium. The bill specifically recognizes the team's achievement in creating a device capable of locating hidden radio transmitters and commends their advisor, Dr. Glauco Fontgalland, for his leadership. It formally congratulates the students and their mentor, then directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the university team.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the Washington High School boys basketball team as the 2026 Division II State Champions. The bill directs the Senate Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the team and their coach as a formal commendation.

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 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 is a Senate resolution honoring Captain Curtis J. Angst, a University of Cincinnati graduate who died while serving in Operation Epic Fury. It expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and friends, particularly his wife Mary, and recognizes his character and service to the country. The resolution serves as a formal tribute rather than creating new laws or policies. It directs the Senate Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to Captain Angst's family.

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 summarySB 212 would create a specialty "Play Golf Ohio" license plate for vehicle registration in Ohio. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4501.21 and 4503.736 to establish this plate option. It directly affects Ohio residents who choose to purchase this specific license plate. The provision is procedural, focusing solely on creating the plate designation without specifying funding allocation or additional program requirements.

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 111 designates October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day" in Ohio. This procedural bill creates an annual observance day to honor Henrietta Lacks, whose cells contributed to significant medical advancements. The measure does not alter existing laws or impact specific policies, as it solely establishes a commemorative designation.

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.