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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | OH | SB 156 | Expands Definition of "Right to Bear Arms" to Include Knives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | SB 156 | Expands Definition of "Right to Bear Arms" to Include Knives | Bill Passed - House (59 - 32) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 99 | Reduces Training for Armed School Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 151 | Authorizes a "Verification" Process for Enforcing Transgender Student Athlete Bans | Bill Passed - House (57 - 30) |
| May 25, 2022 | OH | HB 583 | Reduces Occupational Licensing and Registration Regulations for Substitute Teachers | (24 - 6) |
| March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 175 | Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 276 | Prohibits Receipt of Proceeds from Prostitution | (87 - 4) |
| March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 519 | Reduces the Penalty for Filing Late Income Tax Returns | Bill Passed - House (61 - 29) |
| March 23, 2022 | OH | SB 47 | Exempts Certain Tasks from Overtime Pay | Bill Passed - House (56 - 37) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | HB 88 | Requires License for Commercial Roofing Contractors | Bill Passed - House (75 - 16) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | HB 60 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana for Autism Spectrum Disorder | Bill Passed - House (77 - 14) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | OH | HB 304 | Amends Smoke Detector Laws in Residential Premises | Bill Passed - House (79 - 14) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | OH | HB 109 | Increases Penalties for Specific Criminal Offenses | Bill Passed - House (60 - 35) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | OH | HB 229 | Establishes Qualified Immunity for Camp Counselors | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | OH | SB 261 | Expands Medical Marijuana Program | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
| Dec. 15, 2021 | OH | HB 126 | Amends the Process to Challenge Property Value Evaluations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
| Dec. 9, 2021 | OH | HB 458 | Amends State Election Laws | Bill Passed - House (68 - 22) |
| Dec. 8, 2021 | OH | HB 29 | Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 13) |
| Dec. 8, 2021 | OH | HB 29 | Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1) |
| Nov. 18, 2021 | OH | SB 258 | Establishes Congressional District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (55 - 37) |
| Nov. 18, 2021 | OH | HB 218 | Establishes Comprehensive Vaccine Mandate Exemptions for Employees and Students | Bill Passed - House (58 - 32) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | OH | HB 227 | Expands Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Passed - House (60 - 32) |