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R Ohio Senate · District 8

Sen. Bill Blessing

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Total votes
2,196
all sessions
Attendance
96%
70 missed
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
With party
98%
of cast votes
Lower than 100% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 96% of chamber peers
Sponsored
224
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
5
assignments
224 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
224
Primary
81
Co-sponsor
143
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Co-sponsor SR 34
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Regan Burke-Onda for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 34), not a policy bill. It formally honors Regan Burke-Onda for her service as a Senate staff member, specifically recognizing her roles as a legislative aide, senior legislative aide, and executive assistant to Senate leadership. The resolution commends her contributions to the Ohio Senate's efficiency and effectiveness but does not create any new laws or affect public policy. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding requirements or financial impact.

Passed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 33
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Marcus Benjamin for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Marcus Benjamin, a former Ohio Senate staff member, for his dedicated service spanning roles including legislative assistant, policy advisor, and deputy policy director. It formally recognizes his professionalism and contributions to the legislative process during his tenure. The resolution serves as a symbolic commendation with no policy changes, legal effect, or direct impact on citizens or legislation.

Passed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 35
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring David Reedy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Maddy summarySR 35 is a Senate resolution (not a law) honoring David Reedy for his service to the Ohio Senate. It commends him for his "distinguished tenure" as a legislative assistant, advisor, and deputy finance director, recognizing his dedication to the legislative process. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 11, 2025, is purely ceremonial and does not create new policies or affect any laws or individuals. It serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Senate to Reedy for his contributions to the state.

Passed Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 28
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Theresea Varrasso for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate.

Maddy summarySR 28 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Theresea Varrasso for her years of service to the Ohio Senate staff. It formally commends her work as a page, journal clerk, legislative aide, and deputy press secretary, recognizing her dedication to the Senate's efficiency and success. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a non-binding expression of appreciation from the Senate. It directly affects Theresea Varrasso by publicly acknowledging her contributions.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 27
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Maggie Purdy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 27) formally honors Maggie Purdy for her service to the Ohio Senate. It recognizes her roles as a legislative aide, deputy press secretary for the Senate Majority Caucus, and her contributions to legislative efficiency during her tenure. The resolution commends her dedication and will be sent to her as a formal acknowledgment of her work. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 23
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 23), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Urban Meyer for his 2025 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Ohio Senate resolution expresses admiration for Meyer's coaching career and achievements, including three national championships, and commends him as "one of Ohio’s finest citizens." It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture with no provisions or mechanisms.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 26
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 26 honors Kathleen A. Luikart for her 40+ years of service with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC), recognizing her roles as a fiscal analyst, mentor to staff, and contributor to legislative training programs. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025, formally expresses appreciation for her dedication and extends best wishes for her retirement. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a ceremonial tribute without legal or financial impact. The resolution directly acknowledges Luikart's contributions to the LSC and the Ohio General Assembly.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 24
Passed · Ohio Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion. It directly affects the team and Ohio State University by formally recognizing their achievement through a symbolic Senate resolution. The bill contains no policy changes or financial provisions - it simply expresses the Senate's admiration for the team's accomplishments. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary SJR 1
In committee · Ohio Senate · Lead sponsor
CA: Increase the membership of the General Assembly

Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article II and Sections 1, 3, 4, and 5 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to increase the membership of the General Assembly to 51 senators and 153 representatives beginning January 1, 2033.

In committee Jan 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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