Ohio Senate Fights for Success

This week the Ohio Senate passed four pieces of legislation to better and honor the lives of Ohioans. While the legacy media ignores or diminishes the work done in this chamber, the Majority Caucus has continued to fight for the success of every man, woman, and child across the Buckeye State. From increased discounts for veterans to ensuring students future success, these bills show America why Ohio is the Heart of it all.

The legislation passed by the Ohio Senate this week are the following:

• House Bill 27: Sponsored by Representatives Callendar and Troy, this legislation honors Specialist Jacob A. Ashton, who tragically lost his life while serving in the United States Army, by dedicating the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County in his name. The Ohio Senate proudly passed this legislation unanimously.
• Senate Bill 156: Sponsored by Senator Cutrona, this legislation establishes a curriculum for grades six to twelve which teaches that those who graduate from high school, work full time, and marry before having kids are significantly less likely to live in poverty as an adult. As Senator Cutrona stated during his sponsor testimony, “The success sequence is a proven formula to help young adults avoid poverty and achieve the American Dream.” This legislation passed with 24 yeas.

• House Bill 44: Sponsored by Representatives Joe Miller and Kevin Miller, this legislation allows for a more streamlined and efficient process for law enforcement training. Essentially, the bill grants local departments the ability to ensure that their department is staffed by well qualified officers while still maintaining the standards set by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. This legislation passed unanimously.
• Senate Bill 223: Sponsored by Senator Patton, this legislation requires the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to create a 25% discount program for military veterans and active service members for state park services and rentals. As Senator Patton said on the floor of the Ohio Senate, “This legislation will help our military members experience an increased quality of life without leaving our state.” This legislation passed unanimously.

Additionally, Senator Landis this week took part in the dedication of a memorial site for the victims of the Tusky Valley bus crash on November 14, 2023. The Ohio Department of Transportation dedicated the Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Tree Grove at the I-70 rest stop, west of Hebron, Ohio. The site includes a plaque with information on the victims as well as six trees planted in their memory.

Senator Cutrona delivered remarks from the floor asking that the Senate Chamber stand for a Moment of Silence for Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas P. Clayton of the Canfield Post, who was killed in the line of duty on October 16th.

Read more about the funeral service for Trooper Clayton who dedicated his life to protecting and serving the public.