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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 8, 2021 | OH | HB 29 | Authorizes Sports Betting in Ohio | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 1) |
| June 28, 2021 | OH | HB 244 | Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements in State Public Schools and Universities | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 28, 2021 | OH | HB 244 | Prohibits COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements in State Public Schools and Universities | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 24, 2021 | OH | SB 113 | Authorizes the Legal Sale of Fireworks | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
| June 23, 2021 | OH | HB 82 | Repeals ACT and SAT Requirements for High School Graduation | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| June 16, 2021 | OH | SB 176 | Authorizes the Legalization of Sports Betting | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
| June 2, 2021 | OH | SB 52 | Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| April 21, 2021 | OH | SB 6 | Authorizes the State Medical Board of Ohio to Enter Into the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | OH | SB 3 | Authorizes Ohio to Join the Nurse Licensure Compact | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
| Feb. 17, 2021 | OH | SB 22 | Authorizes the General Assembly to Repeal the Governor's Emergency Declarations | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Dec. 22, 2020 | OH | HB 75 | Requires a Resolution or Notice if the Government Contests Property Values | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| Dec. 22, 2020 | OH | HB 236 | Classifies Police Employed at Hospitals as Peace Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| Dec. 2, 2020 | OH | SB 334 | Establishes Juneteenth as a Paid State Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
| Nov. 18, 2020 | OH | SB 89 | Authorizes EdChoice Expansion in School Appropriations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8) |
| Nov. 18, 2020 | OH | SB 317 | Authorizes Teachers to Carry Firearms on School Grounds if Approved by the School Board | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| Sept. 23, 2020 | OH | SB 311 | Prohibits the Department of Health from Issuing Certain Mandatory Quarantine Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| June 30, 2020 | OH | SB 55 | Reduces Penalty for Violating a Public Health Order | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 10) |
| June 10, 2020 | OH | HB 61 | Authorizes Oral, Written, Electronic, or Telephonic Consent for Contact Tracing of Infectious Diseases | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| June 3, 2020 | OH | SB 308 | Establishes Legal Protection to Small Businesses and Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| July 17, 2019 | OH | HB 6 | Amends Clean Energy Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12) |
| July 10, 2018 | OH | HB 123 | Amends Payday Lending Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| May 16, 2018 | OH | SB 246 | Limits Out-of-School Suspensions and Expulsions For Students in Kindergarten to Third Grade | (32 - 0) |
| Jan. 27, 2016 | OH | HB 294 | Prohibits the Use of Public Funds for Certain Abortion Services | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| Oct. 21, 2015 | OH | SB 214 | Amends Healthcare Funds Distribution | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
| Dec. 11, 2014 | OH | SB 342 | Prohibits Use of Traffic Cameras to Issue Tickets Unless Officer is Present | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| Nov. 19, 2014 | OH | SB 342 | Prohibits Use of Traffic Cameras to Issue Tickets unless an Officer is Present | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| May 28, 2014 | OH | SB 310 | Amends Energy Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| Feb. 26, 2014 | OH | SCR 25 | Encourages State Agencies to Stop Using the LEED Green Building Rating System | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| May 22, 2013 | OH | HB 7 | Prohibits Internet Cafes | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| March 20, 2013 | OH | HB 51 | Establishes Transportation Appropriations and Highway Speed Limit | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 6) |
| March 13, 2013 | OH | HB 51 | Establishes Transportation Appropriations and Highway Speed Limit | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| Dec. 13, 2012 | OH | HB 495 | Amends Definition of Loaded Gun | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
| May 16, 2012 | OH | HB 322 | Repeals Limits on Credit Card Interest Rates for Certain Banks | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
| May 3, 2012 | OH | HB 99 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| June 15, 2011 | OH | HB 133 | Establishes the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| June 15, 2011 | OH | SJR 1 | Constitutional Amendment Concerning Health Care | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| May 18, 2010 | OH | SB 210 | Establishing Health and Nutrition Standards in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
| May 18, 2010 | OH | SB 210 | Establishing Health and Nutrition Standards in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
| Jan. 26, 2010 | OH | Schiavoni Amdt | Casino Location Amendment | Amendment Tabled - Senate (20 - 13) |
| Dec. 17, 2009 | OH | HB 318 | Tax Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15) |
| July 13, 2009 | OH | HB 1 | 2009-2011 Biennium Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 15) |
| July 13, 2009 | OH | HB 1 | 2009-2011 Biennium Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 15) |
| June 30, 2009 | OH | SCR 15 | Resolution Opposing Federal Cap and Trade Legislation | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| June 3, 2009 | OH | HB 1 | 2009-2011 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| March 18, 2009 | OH | HB 2 | 2009-2011 Biennium Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| March 3, 2009 | OH | SB 9 | Transferable Tax Credit for Film Production | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| May 7, 2008 | OH | SB 57 | Disability Scholarship Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15) |
| March 13, 2008 | OH | HB 314 | Abortion and Ultrasound Bill | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
| Oct. 17, 2007 | OH | Am Sub HB 177 | Gambling Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
| June 27, 2007 | OH | SB 7 | Eminent Domain Bill | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |