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Ohio House begins hearings on diabetes awareness bill
The House Public Health Policy Committee has commenced hearings on House Bill 633, known as the Early Detection and Awareness of Type 1 Diabetes Act.
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Senate committees review bills on township authority and EMS training updates
The Senate Local Government Committee has commenced hearings on House Bill 315, known as the Township Omnibus Bill.
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Ohio House passes Township Omnibus Bill; Hall outlines legislative achievements
The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 315, known as the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) yesterday. Hall is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati).
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Ohio House passes bill banning foreign funding in state ballot campaigns
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 1 today, legislation aimed at closing a loophole in current law to ban foreign funding in state ballot issue campaigns, announced State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).
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House committees pass bills on township authority and EMS training updates
The House State and Local Government Committee passed House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, as announced by bill sponsor State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.). The bill includes several key provisions:
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Ohio House Passes Bill to Protect First Responders
The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 265, legislation to exempt certain sensitive information about first responders from disclosure under public records law, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). Hall sponsored the legislation alongside State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County).
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House Committee Passes Legislation to Bring Transparency to Tax Levies and Prevent Unfair Property Value Challenges
COLUMBUS– The House Ways and Means Committee today passed House Bill 344, legislation to reform Ohio’s property tax system, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).House Bill 344 will promote transparency by preventing local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies which frequently result in unexpected property tax increases. The bill will preserve the ability to either renew existing levies or propose increases or new levies directly, thereby ensuring that voters have full knowledge of the proposals...
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House Committee Passes Bill to Exempt Certain Information from Public Record for First Responders
COLUMBUS—The House Civil Justice Committee today passed House Bill 265, legislation to exempt certain sensitive information about first responders from disclosure under public records law, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).“This legislation will provide our first responders peace of mind that their families are safe at home while they are out ensuring the safety of their communities,” said Hall. “I look forward to seeing this bill cross the finish line in the Ohio House.”The bill will also clarify additional information protected under the...
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Hall Announces Community Infrastructure Project Funding During Local Press Conference
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Rail Development Commission has awarded a grant of $2,761,672.50 to Butler County for the Cedar Grove Connector project. State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) made the announcement during a local press conference. The funding will be used towards building an access road and closing an at-grade crossing in the Cedar Grove subdivision in St. Clair Township.Hall emphasized the positive impact that this funding will have on the community. He said, "This project funding will make the Cedar Grove community an even better place to live. It will directly...
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House Committee Begins Hearings on Township Omnibus Bill
The House State and Local Government Committee in Columbus has begun hearings on the Township Omnibus Bill, sponsored by State Rep. Thomas Hall of Madison Twp. The bill aims to support local townships by implementing various provisions.Among the provisions outlined in House Bill 315 are the extension of townships' authority to form new community authorities or modify existing ones. This will allow townships to have more flexibility in their governance and decision-making processes.Additionally, the bill grants townships the authority to establish Township Preservation...
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Hall Issues Statement on House Override of Governor DeWine's Veto of SAFE Act, Save Women's Sports Act
The Ohio House of Representatives has made a significant decision today by voting to override Governor DeWine's recent veto of House Bill 68. State Representative Thomas Hall, who represents Madison Township, announced the news and expressed his support for the bill. In a statement, Hall emphasized the importance of House Bill 68, also known as the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act (SAFE) and the Save Women's Sports Act, in protecting Ohio's children and preserving the integrity of women's sports in the state.In his statement, Hall said, "Today, I took yet another...
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Senate Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Address Rising Property Taxes
COLUMBUS—State Reps. Thomas Hall and Adam Bird presented sponsor testimony on the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act during a hearing of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The legislation aims to address the issue of rising property taxes and protect vulnerable Ohioans by modifying the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner in conducting property tax sales assessment ratio studies.According to Rep. Hall, the bill is a common-sense solution that will prevent drastic increases in property taxes and ensure fair property valuations. He stated, "It is my responsibility to protect...
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House Committees Begin Hearings on Bills to Modernize Police and Fire Pension Fund, Exempt Certain Information from Public Record for First Responders
Two pieces of legislation aimed at modernizing the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund and protecting sensitive information about first responders have received their first hearings in House committees.State Rep. Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) is the sponsor of both bills. House Bill 296 seeks to ensure the long-term stability of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund by increasing employer contributions. Under the bill, employer contributions for police will be increased to 24% by January 1st, 2027, aligning them with fire departments.During sponsor testimony, Rep. Hall...
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Hall Welcomes Director Mihalik to the 46th House District
State Representative Thomas Hall, along with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, met with local and county officials in Liberty Township to discuss upcoming development projects in Butler County. The meeting, also attended by State Senator George Lang, focused on the utilization of funds from the All Ohio Future Fund and site redevelopment programs.Hall expressed his appreciation for Director Mihalik's visit, stating, "I appreciate Director Mihalik taking the time to travel to Butler County to discuss the future of development in our district. I'm...
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Ohio House Passes Bill to Protect Ohioans from Rising Property Taxes
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting Ohioans from rising property taxes. The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, also known as House Bill 187, will modify the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies. The bill requires the Commissioner to work alongside local elected officials and consider the past three years of a county's property values when determining property tax, instead of just one year.State Rep. Thomas Hall, the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of this legislation...