Veterans and Public Safety Committee
The Veterans and Public Safety Committee examines legislation affecting public safety, veterans and veteran organizations.
May 31, 2022
Bills
Sub. H. B. No. 99 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Rob Sexton
Buckeye Firearms Association
Derek Burtch
Erase the Space
Tracy Najera
Children's Defense Fund
Shari Obrenski
Ohio Federation of Teachers
Shaker Heights Board of Education
Shaker Heights Board of Education
Scott DiMauro
Ohio Education Association
Elizabeth Overmier
Brady United Against Gun Violence
Amy Messmore
Moms Demand Action
Melissa Sull
Moms Demand Action
Lauren Wanrtz
Moms Demand Action
Connie Griffs
Moms Demand Action
Leah Bunck
Moms Demand Action
Jill Jonassen
Self
Jennifer Logan
Self
Nancy Fingerhood
Self
Kathryne Ellison
Self
Jill Parak
Self
Dora Bayliss
Self
Ben Adams
Self
Jenna Tyger
Self
Marc Cody
Self
Anne-Marie Farley
Self
Andrea Beck
Self
Andrea Yagoda
Self
Doug Rodgers
Self
Katherine Hiland
Self
Shela Blanchard
Self
Joan Calem
Self
Melinda Barnhardt
Self
Rosemary Staden
Self
Julia Elkus
Self
Alyssa Lougie
Self
Mary Crampton
Self
Sara Salsbury
Self
Dorothee Bouquet
Self
Marcia Miller
Self
Erin Gabbard
Self
Shaun Staden
Self
Jennifer Adams
Self
Rebecca Surendorff
Self
Ann Shro
Self
Shannon Gallagher
Self
Carolina Bouffioux
Self
Eoghan Gallagher
Self
Jennifer Ludlow
Self
Mandy Rothgerber
Self
Katie Passarell
Self
Michelle Heym
Self
Laura Irvin
Self
Denise Trudeau
Self
Tina Larsen
Self
Jennifer Carroll
Self
Dena Lishing
Self
Molly Farrell
Self
Tara Talgar
Self
Donna Malone
Self
Andrea Kovesdi
Self
Samuel Duncan
Self
Todd Stutters
Self
Monica Haney
Self
Sarah Krieg
Self
Meghann Naveau
Self
Sumita Gupta Ahuja
Self
Janie Halaiko
Self
Pat Krummrich
Self
Mike Halaiko
Self
Betsy Mitchell
Self
Cathi Kulik
Self
Aaron Jones
Self
Lara Kowalcyk
Self
Ohio Gun Owners
Ohio Gun Owners
Jaladah Aslam
Self
Lyndsey Dudley
Self
Madeline Stough
Self
Kelly Goshe
Self
Liana Block
Self
Jessica McCain
Moms Demand Action
Dinero Ciardelli
Self
Leah Knapp
Self
Sara Given
Self
Megan Overman
Self
Jackie Griffin
Moms Demand Action
Chris Wolf
Self
Patty Benninger
Self
Lynn Lunoe
Self
Michael Welker
Self
Susan Li
Self
Sarah Innes
Self
Katherine Burke
Self
Jillian Mazey
Self
Susanne Lane
Self
Mollie Eardley
Self
Rita Williams
Self
Sammy Saber
Self
Crystal Gnau
Self
Jessica Ervin
Self
Deborah Hogshead
Self
Elizabeth Richardson
Columbus Committee to Reject Ohio HB 99
Kathleen C. Ross
Self
Deborah Cooper
Self
Kelsey Hart
Self
Summer Zickefoose
Self
Faredoon Desai
Self
Lisa Hamilton
Self
Tony D'Ambrosio
Self
Corrie Weitzel
Self
Ariel Miller
Self
Kristine Woodworth
Self
Heather Hutmacher
Self
Sarah Ramirez
Moms Demand Action
Nazek Hapasha
League of Women Voters of Ohio
Marcee Addington
Self
Suzanne McLeod
Self
Amber Campbell
Self
Jane McCourt
Moms Demand Action
Bakhtavar Desai
Self
Cristin Snodgrass
Self
Jennifer Simcic
Self
Jill Bowman
Self
Aquita Shepherd
Self
Jennifer Weinbrecht
Self
Lisa Voigt
Self
Jamie Lyden
Self
Lisa Murray
Self
Adam Fuller
Self
Jacob Beck
Self
Lisa Vahey
Self
Jesse Schotter
Self
Robin Hawkins
Self
Olwyn Conway
Self
Mary Laymon
Tikkun Farm/Episcopal Church
Melissa Brobeck
Self
Martin Kohn
Self
Marcia Silver
Self
Katherine Ball
Self
Kim Leddy
Self
Miriam Shadis
Self
Sara Zimmerman
Self
Elizabeth Barker
Self
Susan Padrino
Self
Erin Ritter
Self
Sandra Fieher
Self
David Eggert
God Before Guns
Abigail Busdeker
Self
Sharon Kokot
Self
Mimi Karon
Self
Jennie Becker
Self
Ben Becker
Self
Kevin Weinbrecht
Self
May 17, 2022
Bills
S. B. No. 293 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Jim Irvine
A14 Protection PAC
Rob Sexton
Buckeye Firearms Association
April 05, 2022
Bills
March 29, 2022
Bills
S. B. No. 259 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Douglas Beckley
Paralyzed Veterans of America Buckeye Chapter
March 15, 2022
Bills
S. B. No. 203 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Nicole Clum
Office of Ohio Public Defender
Scott Lundregan
Ohio State Bar Association
Timothy Huey
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Blaise Katter
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
February 15, 2022
Bills
H. B. No. 158 (4th Hearing)
Governor's Appointment(s)
Brian Hathaway - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesDecember 14, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 215 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Andrea Yagoda
Self
Ann Shroyer
Self
Chuck LaRosa
Self
Shela Blanchard
Self
Mark Gooch
Self
Michell Pinksy
Self
Michele Mueller
Self
Keary McCarthy
Ohio Mayors Alliance
Mark Carr
–
Mike Weinman
Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio
Douglas Rogers
Self
Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey
Hamilton County Sheriff
Mike Halaiko
Self
Kathryn Przywara
Self
Pat Krummrich
Self
Laura Robertson-Boyd
Moms Demand Action
Michelle Heym
Self
Lisa Voigt
Moms Demand Action
Alexandra Hubbard
Self
Amira Khoury
Students Demand Action
Ann Morahan
Self
Anne Snow
Self
Ariel Miller
Self
Barb McCarren
Self
Carol Kralik
Self
Charles Spencer
Self
Chris Wolf
Self
Constance Rubin
Self
David Maddafer
Self
Debbie Toder
Self
Deborah Cooper
Self
Deborah Grayson
Self
Dena Lishing
Self
Dianne Frimel
Self
Donna Malone
Self
Erin Dickinson
Self
Hannah Kuhl
Self
Hilary Ayers-Kurtz
Self
Jennifer Madffer
Self
Jennifer Botimer
Self
Jennifer Logan
Self
Jennifer Weinbrecht
Self
Jessica Hubbard
Self
Joseph Blubaugh
Self
John Dannug
Self
Julia Elkus
Self
Kathleen McGorray
Self
Ken Krummrich
Self
Kristine Woodworth
Self
Laura Irvin
Self
Leah Bunck
Self
Leslie Baird
Self
Lyndsey Dudley
Self
Marcia Silver
Self
Marlie Rerucha-Peters
Self
Matt Harmon
Self
Melinda Barnhardt
Self
Michael Malone
Self
Mike Hubbard
Self
Mimi Karon
Self
Monica Harmon
Self
Nancy Pierson
Self
Penny Hubbard
Self
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere
North Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lewis Center
Robin Hawkins
Self
Ruth Lapp
Self
Sammie Dunnug
Self
Sandra Fiehrer
Self
Seth Wannemacher
Self
Shannon Gallagher
Moms Demand Action
Sheri Cody
Self
Sieglinde Martin
Self
Steve McCarren
Self
Susan Padrino
Self
Susanne Lane
Self
Tamara Melnick
Self
Terri Black
Moms Demand Action
Tony D'Ambrosio
Self
Wendy Oldaker
Self
William Koltek
Self
Ethan Nichols
Students for Gun Legislation
Jill Bowman
Self
Ashley McCool
Self
Rosie Craig
League of Women Voters
December 07, 2021
October 26, 2021
Bills
Sub. H. B. No. 172 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representative Baldridge
Ohio House of Representatives
Kevin Boehner
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Danial Peart
Phantom Fireworks
Jon Wills
Self
David Monder
Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate
Anthony Anselmo
Self
Eric Rathburn
Self
Michael Curtin
Self
Nichole Coleman
Self
Dave Belcher
Self
Quay Barns
Mideast Area Commission
Scott Hurlbert
–
Ohio Fireworks Safety Coalition Letter
Ohio Fireworks Safety Coalition
H. B. No. 238 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representative Paula Hicks-Hudson
Ohio House of Representatives
Commissioner Erica Crawley (Former Representative)
Self/Former member of the House of Representatives
October 19, 2021
October 05, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 168 (4th Hearing)
Name
Organization
Andrea Kovesdi
Self
Anne Snow
Self
Carol Kralik
Self
Constance Rubin
Self
Daphne Carr
Northeast Ohio Action Medics
Jennifer Madaffer
Self
Ken Krummrich
Self
Mike Hubbard
Self
Pat Krummrich
Self
Penny Hubbard
Self
Sammie Dannug
Self
Wendy Oldaker
Self
S. B. No. 185 (4th Hearing)
Name
Organization
David Lima
Showing Up for Racial Justice, Northeast Ohio Chapter
Joan Calem
Self
Joan VanBecelaere
Self
Julie Boetger
Self
Larry Bresler
Organize Ohio
Jan Nespor
Self
Hank Osmundson
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio
Kent Scarrett
Ohio Municipal League
Randy Cunningham
Self
Lynn Buffington
Self
S. B. No. 215 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
John Weber
National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action
Ashleigh Cardon
Self
Roger Martin
Self
Rob Sexton
Buckeye Firearms Association
Lon Etchison
Self
Rob Knisley
Ohio Gun Owners
Todd Rathner
Firearms Policy Coalition
Am. H. B. No. 23 (3rd Hearing)
September 21, 2021
Bills
Am. H. B. No. 92 (4th Hearing)
Governor's Appointment(s)
Karen Beavers - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesNatasha Meinert - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services
John Weimer - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services
September 14, 2021
Bills
H. B. No. 158 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Andy Swaim
Ohio Chemistry Technology Council
Shawn Swearingen
Alliance for Telomer Chemistry Stewardship
June 15, 2021
Bills
H. B. No. 158 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representatives Baldridge and Plummer
Ohio House of Representatives
Am. H. B. No. 23 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Holly Holtzen
AARP Ohio
Trey Addison
Ohio Alzheimer's Association
Laura Abu-Absi
Ohio Jobs and Family Services Directors' Association
Larke Reechie
Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
S. B. No. 168 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Christopher Wolf
Self
Douglas Rogers
Self
Patricia Krummrich
Self
Cathi Kulik
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America
Donna Malone
Self
Jennifer Madaffer
Self
Debbie Toder
Self
Lorrie Levengood
Self
Jennifer Weinbrecht
Self
Mike Hubbard
Self
Alexandra Hubbard
Self
Anne Snow
Self
Kenneth Krummrich
Self
Wendy Oldaker
Self
William Koltek
Self
Kathryn Knue Przywara
Self
Lynn Lunoe
Self
Andrea Kovesdi
Self
Marcia Silver
Self
Susanne Lane
Moms Demand Action
Barbara McCarren
Self
Dena Lishing
Self
Steve McCarren
Self
Sara DeMuch
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America - Ohio
Mimi Karon
Self
Tammy G. Daniels
Self
Ellen Monson
Self
Tony D/Ambrosio
Self
Am. H. B. No. 92 (3rd Hearing)
June 08, 2021
Bills
Am. H. C. R. No. 7 (3rd Hearing)
S. B. No. 185 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Rob Sexton
Buckeye Firearms Association
Christopher Lee
National Shooting Sports Foundation INC
John Weber
National Rifle Association
S. B. No. 168 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Joe Charles
360SafeSolutions
Michael Pray
Secure My Campus LLC
Larry O. Elliot
Self
Coy Sudvary
Self
June 01, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 113 (4th Hearing)
Name
Organization
Jon Wills
Self
Michele Frank
Pawsible Angels
John Liu
Self
Sherry Williams
Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate
Dave Belcher
Self
Nichole Coleman
Self
Joe Posey
Self
Jay Northrup
Self
Jack, Robin, Stephanie Shannon
Ohio Fireworks Safety Coalition
Eric Rathburn
Self
Michael Farley
Ohio Insurance Institute
Sarah Tackett
Self
Michael Curtin
Self
Anthony Anselmo
Self
Quay Barnes
Mideast Area Commision
Scott Hurlburt
Mideast Area Commision
S. B. No. 160 (3rd Hearing)
H. B. No. 29 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Alan Echt
Self
John Andersson
Self
Bryan Beamer
Self
William Heitbrink
Self
Michael Mentas
Self
H. B. No. 137 (2nd Hearing)
Am. H. B. No. 92 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Daniel King
OSI Field Investigations Squadron
Jonathan Thackeray
Dayton Childrens Hospital
James Rickel
Defense State Liaison
Kate Rossman
Ohio Children's Alliance
Megan Letson
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Am. H. C. R. No. 7 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Jodie Perry
–
Brig. Gen. Richard Green
Mansfield Military Affairs Council
Am. H. B. No. 23 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representative Plummer
Ohio House of Representatives
Representative West
Ohio House of Representatives
May 25, 2021
Bills
Am. H. C. R. No. 7 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representative Marilyn John
Ohio House of Representatives
Representative Darrell Kick
Ohio House of Representatives
Am. H. B. No. 92 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representatives Cindy Abrams and Mike Loychik
Ohio House of Representatives
H. B. No. 137 (1st Hearing)
Name
Organization
Representative Terrence Upchurch
Ohio House of Representatives
Representative Willis Blackshear Jr.
Ohio House of Representatives
S. B. No. 160 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Theresa Bartlett
Washington Square Healthcare/Self
Kenneth David
DAV Chapter 11/Self
Robert Marino Sr.
Self
Chuck Sayers
American Legion Howland Post 700
John Barhoover
Self
Murray Carter
Self
Patricia Clawges
Self
Gary Gutelius
Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission/Self
May 11, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 113 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Sherry Williams
Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate
Michele Frank
Pawsible Angels
Sarah Tackett
Self
Anthony Anselmo
Self
Dave Belcher
Ohio Fireworks Safety Coalition
Eric Rathburn
Self
Jay Northrup
Self
Joe Posey
Self
Nichole Coleman
Self
Jack, Robin, Stephanie Shannon
Ohio Fireworks Safety Coalition
Corey Roscoe
The Humane Society of the United States
May 04, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 113 (3rd Hearing)
H. B. No. 29 (1st Hearing)
S. B. No. 160 (1st Hearing)
S. B. No. 168 (1st Hearing)
March 23, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 113 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Dan Peart
Phantom Fireworks
Eric Turner
American Promotional Events
Bruce Blom
Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild and Pyrotechnics Guild International
S. B. No. 88 (3rd Hearing)
Governor's Appointment(s)
Kent Appelhans - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation ServicesPatrick Ferguson - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services
Hamilton Schwartz - State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services
March 09, 2021
Governor's Appointment(s)
Brenna Cuadrado - State Fire CouncilThomas Jubeck - State Fire Council
March 02, 2021
Bills
S. C. R. No. 1 (3rd Hearing)
S. B. No. 59 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Robert Grim
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Todd Kleismit
Ohio History Connection
Donald Grant
Sons of Veteran Reserve
February 23, 2021
Bills
S. C. R. No. 1 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
David England
Self/National Association of Atomic Veterans
Keith Kiefer
National Association of Atomic Veterans, INC
S. B. No. 23 (3rd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Melody Coniglio
Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation
Rick Butsko
Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police
February 16, 2021
February 09, 2021
Bills
S. B. No. 23 (2nd Hearing)
Name
Organization
Jean Soliere
BusPatrol
Dan Grothause
St. Marys City Schools
James Mahlman
Self
Jennifer Hogue, Kevin Miller, Katie Johnson
Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, and the Ohio Association of School Business Officials
Scott Dimauro
Ohio Education Association
February 02, 2021
Bills
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