Gun legislation that includes a controversial “stand your ground” self-defense provision is headed to the House floor after a legislative committee favorably reported on the bill Tuesday afternoon. The House Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee voted 7-4 in favor of House Bill 203. The most contentious provision would eliminate Ohio’s law requiring a person to […]
Husted Calls for Quick Change to Ohio’s Re-Districting Process
November 15, 2013 by
Secretary of State Jon Husted said Thursday that the process for drawing legislative district boundaries encourages excess partisanship and shuts out voices from those in the political minority. Husted, addressing the state’s Constitutional Modernization Commission, told the panel he thinks the process needs to be changed, and changed quickly. The goal, he said, should be […]
Ohio House Passes Changes to Municipal Income Tax System
November 14, 2013 by
The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to overhaul the state’s municipal income tax system. House Bill 5, aimed at standardizing and streamlining parts of the state’s patchwork system of 300 or so different local tax forms, was approved by a 56-39 vote. The legislation heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Business […]
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Ohio
November 5, 2013 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) recently applauded the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 through the Ohio House. This legislation designates November 2013 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.” Pancreatic cancer has become one of the most deadly cancers in America with an estimated 45,000 people being diagnosed with the disease in 2013. In Ohio, there […]
Bill Governing Minor Political Parties in Ohio Softened, Stalled
October 31, 2013 by
Efforts to fast-track controversial legislation that would change ballot-access rules for the state’s minor political parties were derailed Wednesday evening thanks to an apparent mistake in the bill’s wording. The Ohio Senate held off on approving Senate Bill 193 after language about petition requirements for parties such as the Libertarians and Greens was somehow omitted […]
Ohio House Committee Makes Changes to Proposed Gun Legislation
October 30, 2013 by
An Ohio House committee on Tuesday made a number of changes to legislation to alter the state’s gun laws, including language that would offer a financial incentive to some who successfully challenge local firearm ordinances. However, the House Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee made no alterations to controversial “stand your ground” language, which would eliminate […]
Ohio Lawmakers Looking at Several New Gun Laws
October 29, 2013 by
State lawmakers are aiming to take up a number of gun bills during committee hearings this week, according to the legislative schedule. On Tuesday, the House Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee is set to vote on a substitute bill for a gun bill that includes a “stand your ground” clause, according to the House schedule. […]
AAA: Survey Shows Parents Support More Restrictions on Teen Drivers
October 25, 2013 by
Ohio parents overwhelmingly support enhanced nighttime driving limits and passenger restrictions for novice teen drivers, according to a new AAA survey. The survey, released in the midst of Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 20-26), is part of AAA’s advocacy efforts to help improve Ohio’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system and save the lives of Ohio […]
New Restrictions Begin for Internet Cafés
October 4, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office would begin enforcement efforts for Ohio’s new internet sweepstakes café regulations. The new law is expected to become effective Friday after referendum efforts were discontinued on Thursday. “Internet sweepstakes cafés have long had operations that raised suspicions of illegal gambling,” said Attorney General DeWine. “Ohio now […]
Bill Calls for New, Tougher Rules for Teen Drivers
October 2, 2013 by
Young motorists would face new restrictions on when and with whom they can drive, under legislation being considered in the Ohio House of Representatives. Proponents say the tougher rules would help protect 16- and 17-year-olds, who are statistically more likely to die in a car crash. Under House Bill 204, drivers with a probationary license […]
