House Bill 315 Committee Activity
Committee
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | June 18, 2024 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Seitz | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Representative Hall | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Kyle A. Brooks | Ohio Township Association | Proponent | Download |
| Colerain Township | Proponent | Download | |
| Jacob Barnes | Springfield Township | Proponent | Download |
| Corey Wright | Union Township | Proponent | Download |
| Howland Township | Howland Township Board of Trustees | Proponent | Download |
| Sylvania Township | Sylvania Township | Proponent | Download |
| Prairie Township | Prairie Township | Proponent | Download |
| Violet Township | Violet Township | Proponent | Download |
| Monica Nieporte | Ohio News Media Association | Opponent | Download |
| James Specker | American Massage Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | June 25, 2024 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Government | January 16, 2024 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Bill Seitz | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Representative Thomas Hall | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Kyle Brooks | Ohio Township Association | Proponent | Download |
| Barry Tiffany | Sugarcreek Township | Proponent | Download |
| Jacob Barns | Springfield Township | Proponent | Download |
| Tom Shay | Braceville Township | Proponent | Download |
| Bob Kusmer | Ballville Township | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Government | February 6, 2024 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Allman/Mike Schoedinger | Ohio Funeral Directors Association | Proponent | Download |
| David Corey | Ohio State Coroners Association | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Government | April 9, 2024 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Boehner | Ohio History Connection | Proponent | Download |
| James Specker | American Massage Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Government | April 23, 2024 | 4th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Honeck | County Commissioners Association of Ohio | Interested Party | Download |
| Scott Williams | Ohio Realtors | Proponent | Download |
| Kent Scarrett | Ohio Municipal League | Interested Party | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Government | May 21, 2024 | 5th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Brooks | Ohio Township Association | Proponent | Download |
| Tony Long | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Interested Party | Download |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | November 13, 2024 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Hall | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Representative Seitz | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | November 19, 2024 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Brooks | Ohio Township Association | Proponent | Download |
| Tom Weidman | Sycamore Township, Hamilton County | Proponent | Download |
| William Murdock | Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) | Proponent | Download |
| Scott Williams | Ohio REALTORS | Proponent | Download |
| James Specker | American Massage Therapy Association | Proponent | Download |
| David Corey | Ohio State Coroners Association | Proponent | Download |
| Jacob Barnes | Springfield Township | Proponent | Download |
| Tom Shay | Braceville Township | Proponent | Download |
| Robert Kusmer | Ballville Township | Proponent | Download |
| Chip McConville | Knox County Prosecutor's Office | Proponent | Download |
| Steve Hartwig and Andrew Allman | Ohio Funeral Directors Association | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | December 3, 2024 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Nieporte, John Karlovec, and Beryl Love | Ohio News Media Association | Interested Party | Download |
| Beryl Love | Cincinnati Enquirer | Interested Party | Download |
| Kent Scarrett | Ohio Municipal League | Interested Party | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | December 10, 2024 | 4th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weidman | Sycamore Township, Hamilton County | Proponent | Download |
Primary Sponsors
Thomas Hall
Bill Seitz
Cosponsors
Senators
Nickie J. Antonio
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Nathan H. Manning
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Vernon Sykes
Steve Wilson
Representatives
Cindy Abrams
Rachel B. Baker
Sean P. Brennan
Richard D. Brown
Sara P. Carruthers
Thaddeus J. Claggett
Rodney Creech
Richard Dell'Aquila
Dave Dobos
Jay Edwards
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Brett Hudson Hillyer
Marilyn John
Mark Johnson
Don Jones
Darrell Kick
Roy Klopfenstein
Brian Lampton
Brian Lorenz
Mike Loychik
Gayle Manning
Adam Mathews
Riordan T. McClain
Thomas F. Patton
Gail K. Pavliga
Bob Peterson
Phil Plummer
Monica Robb Blasdel
Jean Schmidt
Dick Stein
Reggie Stoltzfus
Josh Williams
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