Tim Schaffer News

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 217 by the Ohio Senate. The bill, sponsored by Schaffer, will align the Ohio Revised Code with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) guidelines for criminal records checks.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced today the state's Controlling Board approval of $302,435 for the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Fairfield County Commissioners to establish agricultural easements on farmland in Fairfield County.

COLUMBUS- The first meeting of the Ohio Legislative Appalachian Caucus was held on Wednesday, focused on bringing awareness and legislative solutions on issues specific to Ohio's Appalachian counties. Chaired by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), the caucus will address broadband access, economic development, road infrastructure, and other issues Ohio's Appalachian communities are facing.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) praised the approval of funds for two Fairfield County projects and a third in Franklin County that were accepted by the Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) at its monthly meeting earlier this week.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) yesterday provided sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 228, which would provide legislative oversight of executive actions on federal unemployment compensation benefits.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) yesterday presented a resolution to the Muskingum University Esports team for capturing two separate Eastern College Athletic Conferences (ECAC) National Championships.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced today the approval by the state's Controlling Board of over $3 million for various construction projects, buildings, and renovations throughout the 20th Senate District.

COLUMBUS- State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) provided sponsor testimony today on Senate Resolution 176, which will urge the United States Congress to protect the natural gas and oil industry from disproportionate tax increases or other punitive measures.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the state's Controlling Board approval of over $4.5 million for renovations and upgrades across the 20th Senate District.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the state's Controlling Board approval of over $13 million for professional engineering services along the Locks and Dams of the Muskingum River.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) joined his colleagues this evening to concur on the conference report for Substitute House Bill 110, which is Ohio's FY 2022-2023 biennium operating budget.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced that yesterday Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 42, which names the second week of November as "Ohio Diabetes Awareness-Heart Connection Week".

COLUMBUS-Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) yesterday signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, sponsored by State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster).

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced today the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 and Senate Bill 42 by the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) joined his colleagues in the Ohio Senate today for the passage of Substitute House Bill 110, which is the Senate's proposal for Ohio's FY 2022-2023 operating budget.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 16 by the Ohio Senate. Sponsored by Schaffer, the legislation will add enhanced protections and safeguards for emergency service responders such as professional and volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical technicians, police officers and their families.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) this week announced the state's Controlling Board approval of $1.2 million in funds for the purchase of new dredging equipment for use at Buckeye Lake State Park in Fairfield, Licking, and Perry counties.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) and State Representative Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County) announced today the introduction of legislation to prevent state and local governments from closing or limiting firearm related activities during a state of emergency.

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced today the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 59 by the Ohio Senate. The bill, sponsored by Schaffer, will enact protections for American war relics and prevent them from being removed, sold, or destroyed. The bill will be known as the "Ohio Veterans' Heritage Protection Act".

COLUMBUS-State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the unanimous passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, which urges Congress to enact the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act, federal legislation that would ensure "Atomic Veterans" obtain proper medical care and assistance.

COLUMBUS-Today, State Senators Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve patient care by ensuring nurses are not coerced or forced into working mandatory overtime.

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) today announced the state's Controlling Board approval of over $10,000 that will be invested in Zane State College and their Workforce Based Training and Equipment program centered around manufacturing and maintenance.