Sen. Frank Hoagland

Co-sponsor SB 186

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Regards payment of property tax, sale of tax-foreclosed property

Maddy summarySB 186 updates the rules for handling property tax payments and records when land is split, subdivided, or transferred. It requires county auditors to formally update tax records to reflect new ownership details and ensures that unpaid taxes and penalties are fairly divided between the original owner and any new partial owners based on the value of the land. The bill also prevents owners who owe back taxes from buying properties that have been seized due to non-payment. These changes aim to clarify how tax liabilities are managed during property transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping for local governments.

Passed Jun 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 17

Signed into law · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Add capitalism to high school financial literacy standards

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Ohio's state education board to update high school financial literacy and entrepreneurship standards to include specific concepts about free market capitalism. The new curriculum for grades nine through twelve must teach students that raw materials, labor, and capital are privately owned, that individuals control their own work and earnings, and that market prices help consumers and producers make informed decisions. It also mandates that these standards explain how wealth is created through profit-seeking transactions and how free markets drive entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, the legislation directs the state board to develop these academic standards independently rather than as part of a multi-state group and to include related political features like property rights and contract enforcement.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 92

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Allow special election to be held in August for certain purposes

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments and school districts facing fiscal emergencies to hold special elections in August for specific offices, questions, or issues. It also permits the state to use an August special election to place statewide ballot measures on the ballot. The legislation requires these elections to follow the same deadlines as primary or general elections and assigns the full cost to the local political subdivision or taxing authority. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to reimburse election boards for conducting these special elections.

Passed May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 8

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claim

Passed Apr 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 91

Signed into law · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Regards fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds

Signed into law Mar 28, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 33

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Establishes operating appropriations for fiscal years 2024-2025

Signed into law Jan 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 61

Signed into law · Ohio House · Co-sponsor

Designate James A. Garfield Day

Signed into law Jan 11, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 83

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Enact Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act

Passed Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 240

Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor

Condemn the People's Republic of China for role in drug trade

Passed Dec 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 193

In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor

Add certain drug offenses to terrorism offenses; revise drug law

In committee Dec 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track