Kristina D. Roegner News

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) announced today that the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 341 which would enable Ohio to join the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), an agreement currently between 34 member states that allows Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to work in multiple states.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) announced today that the Senate passed Senate Bill 331, improving the efficiency of state and local government by reauthorizing active boards and commissions while sunsetting those that are inactive or no longer necessary.

COLUMBUS-State Senators Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) and Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced today the passage of Senate Bill 311 out of the Ohio House. The bill would clarify the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) ability to issue mandatory quarantine or isolation orders during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today applauded the decision by Arlington Valley Farms to launch several innovative "ready-to-eat" frozen/packaged food brands at its Hudson production facility. The expansion would create 97 new jobs with an investment of $4.5 million in capital.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today announced the approval of $425 million in additional CARES Act relief funds to be used for low-income Ohioans facing evictions and foreclosures, as well as for Ohio's small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals and non-profits, higher education institutions and arts organizations.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today announced the creation of a new Ohio license plate honoring the City of Twinsburg. The plate, which is created through the passage of Senate Bill 163, will be specially designed by the City of Twinsburg to recognize and honor the community's heritage and history.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today announced the creation of a new Ohio license plate honoring the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). The plate, which is created through the passage of Senate Bill 163, will be specially designed by the Railroad to recognize and honor its history and heritage.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) announced the Governor has signed House Bill 272 into law. The bill protects in-person voting and prevents any public official from canceling or postponing an election. The bill also prohibits any state official from issuing any statewide or regional orders closing places of worship. Both provisions were added by the Senate during its consideration of the bill.

COLUMBUS-State Senators Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) and Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced legislation that will significantly update local boards of health. Senate Bill 348 will allow local boards of health to reject certain orders from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) or the Ohio Director of Health during periods of emergency including pandemics, epidemics, and bio-terrorism events. If the local board of health chooses to reject the state order, they must do so with at least a two-thirds majority vote, after consulting with ODH.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today introduced Senate Bill 341 which would enable Ohio to join the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), an agreement currently between 34 member states that allows Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to work in multiple states.

COLUMBUS-State Senators Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) and Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announced today that the Senate passed Senate Bill 276, which would update and modernize Ohio's Limited Liability Company Act (LLC Act), providing entrepreneurs and other business owners new opportunities and incentives to locate and grow in Ohio.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today announced grant funding is available to youth service organizations who wish to participate in the 2020 Global Youth Service Day, which will be observed from April 17-19, 2020.

COLUMBUS-On Tuesday, State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) joined Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) and Governor Mike DeWine for the signing of House Bill 18, which will exempt veterans who receive disability severance pay from being taxed on that income.

COLUMBUS- Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) today welcomed a group of students from Junior Leadership Hudson to discuss public service and learn about the day-to-day life of an Ohio legislator.

COLUMBUS-The Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 8, sponsored by Senators Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) and Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House), urging Congress to enact the "Sunshine Protection Act of 2019," federal legislation that would permanently extend Daylight Saving Time across the country.