127th General Assembly (2007-2008)
On this page you will find information about acts signed into law during the 127th General Assembly, which ran from 2007-2008. All links to acts are PDF documents which will open in a new window. Some of the PDFs may be large, so please allow for time to download.
House Bills
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Bill No. | Description | Effective Date |
SUB HB 2 | To Transfer the Appointment of the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents to the Governor...to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/15/2007; Emergency |
Sub HB 7 | Adoption Law and Custody of an Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Child Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
SUB HB 9 | To Require Farm Machinery that is Designed by its Manufacturer to Operate at a Speed Greater than 25 Miles per Hour Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/18/07 |
HB 13 | To Prohibit the Inclusion of Social Security Numbers on Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/19/08 |
AM SUB HB 24 | To Authorize Municipalities to Allow Self-Employed Taxpayers to Take a Municipal Income Tax Deduction for Amounts Paid for Medical Care Insurance... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 12/21/2007; Emergency |
Sub HB 30 | To Require any Local Authority that Enforces any Traffic Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08; certain sections effective on other dates. |
Sub HB 46 | To Allow a Consumer to Place a Security Freeze on the Consumer's Credit Report Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Sections 1 & 2 of this Act are effective 9/1/08 per section 3 |
Sub HB 48 | To Exempty Certain Tax Exempt Organizations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
HB 50 | To Allow Townships to Remove Junk Motor Vehicles from Public and Private Property Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/5/08 |
AM SUB HB 53 | To Replace Terms that Refer to Persons with Certain Conditions Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 08/07/07 |
Am HB 55 | To Designate April 29th of Each Year "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day." Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/14/08 |
SUB HB 56 | To Clarify the Rights and Duties of the Parties to an Action for a Forcible Entry and Detainer at a Manufactured Home Park Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/18/07 |
AM SUB HB 67 | To Make Appropriations for Programs Related to Transportation and Public Safety for the Biennium Beginning July 1, 2007, and Ending June 30, 2009, and to Provide Authorization and Conditions for the Operation of those Programs Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 06/30/07; Certain Sections Effective on Other Dates |
Sub HB 71 | To Provide for the Seizure, Impoundment, and Disposition of Dogs Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
Sub HB 74 | Make Spying or Eavesdropping upon a Minor in a State of Nudity for the Purpose of Sexual Gratification or Arousal a Felony Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub HB 79 | Law Governing the Workers' Compensation Council Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Effective 1/6/09 |
HB 87 | To Designate a Bridge on State Route 108 over the Maumee River as the "Henry County Veterans Bridge." Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
AM HB 89 | To Provide Persons who Donate Consumer Goods to a Charitable Agency with Qualified Immunity from Civil Liability for Harm that Allegedly Arises Because the Consumer Goods are not Fit for Use Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/18/07 |
AM SUB HB 100 | To Abolish the Workers' Compensation Oversight Commission, the Internal Security Committee, and the Services Committee of the Workers' Compensation System... to Make Appropriations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 09/10/07; Some Sections of Law Effective 06/11/07; Certain Sections Effective on Other Dates |
AM SUB HB 104 | To Require Initial License Applicants and Applicants for Restoration of Licenses for Specified Licensed Processions to Obtain a Criminal Background Check from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/08 |
HB 113 | To Provide Reentry Services to Persons in the Custody of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction or the Department of Youth Services Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/25/08 |
AM SUB HB 119 | Budget Bill Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 1 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 2 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 3 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 4 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 5 (PDF) | Some Sections Effective Immediately, on 06/30/07. Referendum Period, if Applicable Expires 09/28/07. Other Sections Effective as Provided in the Act |
SUB HB 120 | To Eliminate Unnecessary and Inconsistent Language Mistakenly Retained by SUB HB 241 of the 126th General Assembly... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Emergency; 06/30/2007; Certain Sections Effective on Other Dates |
SUB HB 125 | To Establish Certain Uniform Contract Provisions Between Health Care Providers and Contracting Entities Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/25/2008; New section 3963.06 |
Sub HB 129 | To Authorize for a Two-Year Period a Pilot Program that Allows the Members of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council, the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, and the Facility Governing Board and Judicial Advisory Board that Govern or Advise on the Star Community Justice Center in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, to be Present at Board Meetings by Teleconference or Interactive Video Telconference, and to Require Reports on the Effects of Member Participation in Meetings in this Manner Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 130 | Modify Sentencing Procedures Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
HB 134 | To Modify Corporation Law Relating to the Election of Directors Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 1701.55, 1701.782 and 1701.792 |
Sub HB 138 | To Require Purchasers of Real Property at a Judicial Sale to Provide Certain Identifying Information Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
AM SUB HB 142 | To Increase the Penalty for Inducing Panic to a Felony of the Second Degree when a School or an Institution of Higher Education is Involved Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/08 |
SUB HB 149 | To Modify the Laws Governing the State Board of Optometry and the Practice of Optometry Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/08 |
Am HB 150 | To Establish a "Good Samaritan Law" Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
HB 153 | To Direct the Chief of the Division of Wildlife in the Department of Natural Resources to Enter into the Wildlife Violators Compact Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/18/07 |
SUB HB 157 | To Require a Box on Personal Income Tax Returns that a Taxpayer may Check to Authorize a Paid Tax Preparer to Speak to the Department of Taxation about Certain Matters Concerning the Return Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 12/21/07; Certain Provisions Effective 03/24/08 |
SUB HB 160 | To Provide that Limited Liability Company may be a Nonprofit Entity, and to Make Changes Regarding Certain Tax Exemptions Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08 |
SUB HB 166 | To Create an Office Internal Auditing Within the Office of Budget and Management Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 2/14/08 |
SUB HB 169 | To Establish Requirements Governing the Disposal and Collection of Used LED-Acid Batteries Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/25/08 |
AM SUB HB 177 | To Allow the Same Person, Association, Trust, or Corporation to Own and Operate Two Separate Race Tracks in Ohio... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/25/2007; Emergency |
Am HB 181 | With Respect to Law Enforcement Cooperation and Schools' Record Keeping Duties in Missing Children Investigations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
SUB HB 190 | To Specify Administration Dates for the Elementary Achievement Tests... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 11/14/2007; Emergency |
HB 194 | To Allow Joint Township Hospitals to Hold an Executive Session for Purposes of Discussing Trade Secrets Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 2/12/08 |
Sub HB 195 | To Provide that the Prescription-Related Exemption from the Drug Possession Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
Sub HB 196 | Income Tax Credits for Investments in Motion Pictures Producted in Ohio... Vetoed Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Vetoed |
Am Sub HB 209 | Expand the Offense of "Sexual Battery" to Prohibit a Peace Officer from Engaging in Sexual Conduct with a Minor Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
AM SUB HB 214 | Relative to Training for Foster Caregivers, the Public Record Status of Identifying Information of Current and Prospective Foster Caregivers Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/14/08 |
Am Sub HB 215 | To List Salvia Divinorum as a Controlled Substance Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | |
AM HB 217 | To Establish a Grain Marketing Program, to Provide that the Director of Agriculture has Exclusive Authority to Regulate the Provision of Food Nutrition Information at Food Service Operations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/2008; Some Provisions have Immediate Effect per Section 4 of the Act |
SUB HB 224 | To Specify that the Municipal Income Tax Annual Return Filing Date shall not be Earlier than the Federal Income Tax Filing Date Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/08 |
SUB HB 233 | To Revive the Rural Industrial Parks Loan Program Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 02/14/08 as to Sections 1 and 2 |
AM HB 238 | To Revise Provisions Governing the Restitution Value of a Wild Animal that is Unlawfully Held, Taken, Bought, Sold, or Possessed Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/4/08 |
Sub HB 244 | To Authorize Townships to Relocate Overhead Cables, wires, and Appurtenant Equipment Underground Upon Petition Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/14/08 |
Sub HB 248 | To Set Forth Requirements Governing Non-Recourse Civil Litigation Advance Contracts Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/27/08 |
Am Sub HB 266 | Enable More Flexible Composition of Veterans Memorial Boards Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 273 | Designate Certain Memorial Highways Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 280 | Require Facilities that Perform Abortions to Display a Sign; to Enhance the Criminal Penalty for Domestic Violence Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am HB 281 | To Provide for the Uniform Determination of the Fair Market Value of Certain Animals by a Dog Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/22/08 |
Sub HB 283 | To Permit Pharmacy Schools to Accept for Instructional Purposes Donations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Sub HB 285 | To Waive Fines or Penalties for Paperwork Violations that are First-Time Offenses Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/16/08 |
Sub HB 289 | To Make Changes to the Law Governing Agricultural Security Areas. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/18/08 |
Am Sub HB 293 | To Establish a Threshold of 500 Annual Special License Plate Registrations for All Special License Plates Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/14/08 |
Am HB 295 | To Require that the Amount Spent by Counties on Energy Conservation Measures be Unlikely to Exceed the Amount Saved in Energy and Operating Costs Over the Average System Life of the Measures, and to Require that Financed Measures be Paid for within the Lesser of their Average System Life or Thirty Years. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/31/08 |
Am HB 297 | To Designate the Month of May as Ohio Lyme Disease Awareness Month Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
AM HB 314 | To Requier that a Woman who is to have an Abortion be Given the Opportunity to View Any Available Obsteric Ultrasound Image and to Make Corrections in the Laws Pertaining to Child Abuse and Neglect Reports Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08 |
Sub HB 318 | Placing of County and Township Road on Nonmaintained Status Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 320 | Require Certain Children who are Between Four and Eight Years of Age to be Secured in a Booster Seat Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09; sections 1,2, and 3 of this act, except for section 4507.071 of the Revised code, shall take effect six months after the effective date of this act per section 4 of this act. |
Sub HB 323 | To Amend for Purpose of Adopting New Section Numbers Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
Sub HB 331 | Licensure of Hospital Maternity Units, Hospital Newborn Care Nurseries, and Maternity Homes Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/1/08 |
Sub HB 332 | To Adopt the Revised Uniform Partnership Act to be Known as the "Ohio Uniform Partnership Act (1997)," to Establish that On and After January 1, 2009 Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/6/08; 90 day bill; certain provisions effective 1/1/2010 per |
Sub HB 346 | Regarding Hospital Staffing Guidelines Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Am Sub HB 350 | To Revise the Election Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Am HB 352 | To Include Alpacas and Llamas in Certain Statutory Definitions of "Agricultural Animal" and "Livestock." Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/6/08 |
Am Sub HB 359 | To Authorize the Prosecutor and Treasurer of a County with a Population Greater than 100,000 to Utilize Surplus Delinquent Tax Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
HB 372 | To Exempt Estates of Armed Forces Members who Died while Serving in a Combat Zone from Probate Fees Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/08 |
Sub HB 374 | To Allow the Original Articles of Incorporation to Eliminate Cumulative Voting Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
Am HB 381 | To Increase the Funds Available for the Ohio Research Scholars Program and to Permit a Nonpublic Four-Year Ohio University to Submit a Proposal for the Ohio Research Scholars Program if the Proposal is to be Implemented in Collaboration with State College or University. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/14/2008; immediate effective date per section 7 of the act |
Am HB 385 | To Permit Land Acquired by a Board of Township Trustees for the Purpose of Protecting or Preserving "Greenspace" Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Am HB 392 | To Establish a Next of Kin Database within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/31/08 |
Am Sub HB 395 | Exclude a Spouse's Social Security Benefits from a Divorce Courts Jurisdiction. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 404 | To Make Changes to the Law Governing Viatical Settlements Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08; new section3916.02(A) |
Sub HB 405 | To Eliminate the Requirement that Each County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Maintain a Service Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/1/08 |
Am HB 416 | Ratify the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Sections 1,2,3,4, |
Am Sub HB 420 | State Program Effectiveness, Task Force on Law Library Associations, Higher Education and Higher Education Funds, Governor's Policy Information Working Group………to Make Appropriation and to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | effective 12/30/08 immediately |
Sub HB 427 | Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub HB 428 | Regarding the Reporting of and Discipline for School Employee Misconduct Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Am Sub HB 429 | To Discontinue Compensation of Impacted Counties for Sales Tax Losses Incurred Under Destination-Based Sourcing, to Compensate Vendors Required to Convert from Destination-Based Sourcing to Origin-Based Sourcing, to Permit a Vendor, when Making a Refund, to Retain Amount of the Delivery Charge and Sales Taxes Attributable to the Charge,.... and to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/18/08; immediate effective date per section 9 of the Act; certain sections effective on other dates. |
Am HB 435 | Reform the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 444 | Construction Industry Licensing Laws, to Discipline Unlicensed Contractors Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub HB 450 | Permit a Member of the Armed Services or the Ohio National Guard who is Between the Ages of 18 and 21 to Purchase a Handgun Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub HB 458 | Townships to Use Money Derived from the General Current Expense Levy for Road and Bridge Construction and Repair……..and to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | effective 12/30/08 immediately |
Sub HB 471 | Change Certain Powers and Duties of Coroners Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub HB 493 | Anatomic Pathology Services Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
HB 496 | To Make Capital Reappropriations for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2010, and Certain Capital Appropriations Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08; certain provisions effective 7/1/08 per Section 601.10 of the act |
Sub HB 499 | To Modify the Ohio Trust Code and the Fiduciary Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Sub HB 500 | Reduced Ignition Propensity Standards for Cigarettes Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09; certain sections have a later effective date per section 3 of the act. |
Am HB 503 | Experience and Training Requirements Necessary for Admission to Examination for a Psychologist License Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am HB 522 | Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 Sections 1 and 2 of this act take effect on June 1, 2009 per section 3 of this act |
Sub HB 525 | Format Requirements for Documents to be Recorded by a County Recorder Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09; sections 1 and 2 of this act except for the enactment of section 3333.30, take effect July 1, 2009. |
Sub HB 529 | Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub HB 544 | To Abolish the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Foundation and Transfer Certain Powers of the Foundation to the Department of Health, to Make an Appropriation, and to Declare an Emergency... Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/6/08; Emergency, immediately effective per section 11 of the Act. |
Sub HB 545 | To Repeal the Check-Cashing Lender Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/1/08 |
Am Sub HB 554 | To Establish the Ohio Bioproducts Development Program and Ohio Bioproducts Development Program Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/12/08; certain sections effective on other dates |
Am Sub HB 562 | Capital Bill Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 1 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 2 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 3 (PDF) Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office Part 4 (PDF) | Some Sections Effective Immediately, on 6/24/08. |
Sub HB 648 | Require State Agencies to Adopt Rules Governing Access to the Confidential Personal Information that they Keep Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
HB 649 | Provide Compensation to Veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Conflicts... Vetoed Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Vetoed |
Senate Bills
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Bill No. | Description | Effective Date |
SUB SB 3 | To Provide that the Privilege of Holding a Position of Honor, Trust, or Profit that is Forfeited by Reason of Conviction of Certain Felonies is not Restored on Completion of a Prison Term of Community Control Sanctions or Pardon or Release by the Adult Parole Authority.... and to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/13/08; Emergency |
AM SUB SB 7 | To Implement the Recommendations of the Eminent Domain Task Force and to Create Other Procedures to Protect the Rights of Property Owners Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/10/07 |
AM SUB SB 10 | To Revise the Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law and Conform it to Recently Enacted Requirements of Federal Law Contained in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Emergency; 06/30/2007; Certain Sections Effective on Other Dates |
SUB SB 16 | To Restrict the Hours of Operation of Sexual Oriented Businesses, to Prohibit Patrons and Employees of a Sexually Oriented Business who are not Immediate Family Members from Touching Each Other While on the Premises of that Business Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 09/04/07 |
Am Sub SB 17 | To Increase Certain Penalties for Repeat OVI Offenders Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
AM SB 18 | To Prohibit an Offender from Having a Criminal Record Sealed when the Underlying Offense is Importuning for which the Conviction Occurs On or After the Effective Date of the Act Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/10/07 |
AM SB 20 | To Increase the Income Tax Adoption Credit from $500 per Child to $1,500 Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 08/30/07 |
SUB SB 24 | To Require the Director of Development to Adopt Rules Regarding the Annual Competitive Process for the Job Ready Site Program Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/29/07 |
AM SB 25 | To Create "Gold Star Family" License Plates Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/25/08 |
SUB SB 33 | Regarding the Practice of Acupuncture by Chiropractors, the State Medical Board's Use of Private Attorneys as Temporary Hearing Examiners, and to Modify the Immunity from Liability that Applies Under the Drug Repository Program Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 08/22/07 |
SB 36 | To Authorize Transportation Projects Entered into on or before May 1, 2008 Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 2/29/08 |
SB 40 | To Designate October as "German Heritage Month" Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 1/24/08 |
Sub SB 44 | To Permit Local Jurisdictions to Request the Director of Transportation to Designate a Name for a Bridge Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/22/08 |
AM SB 58 | To Modify the Authority of Pharmacists to Administer Immunizations and to Make Changes in Certain Voting Procedures of the State Board of Pharmacy Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 08/30/07 |
AM SUB SB 77 | To Make Changes to the Law Governing Commercial Fishing Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 10/10/07 |
Am Sub SB 84 | To Alow Boards of County Commissioners to Maintain Meeting Records by Electronic Means and to Specify an Additional Type of Emergency Management Agency for which Political Subdivision May.... Make an Appropriation Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/18/08 |
SUB SB 87 | To Create the Statewide Emergency Alert Program to Aid in the Identification and Location of Missing Individuals who have a Mental Impairment or are Sixty-Five Years of Age or Older and to Establish Implementation of the Program to Make Changes in the Missing Persons Law Relating to Missing Persons Between the Ages of 18 and 21 and Missing Children Under Age 18 Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08 |
AM SUB SB 97 | To Modify the Penalties for Violations of the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Law... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Emergency; |
AM SUB SB 102 | To Authorize the F-8 Liquor Permit to be Issued to Certain Nonprofit Organizations to Allow the Sale of Beer and Intoxicating Liquor at Specific Events that Occur on Public Space that the Organization Manages... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/10/2007; |
Sub SB 108 | Prohibit a Court from Granting Judicial Release Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
AM SB 116 | To Specify Conditions Under which a Claimaint's Unemployment Compensation Benefits are not Reduced... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 11/11/2007; |
AM SUB SB 117 | To Provide for the Issuance of Video Service Authorizations by the Director of Commerce Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 09/24/07 |
Am Sub SB 129 | To Permit Enforcement Agencies and Fire Departments to Remove Motor Vehicles from Roadways After Accidents…...to Delcare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | effective 12/30/08 |
SB 134 | To Provide that Memoranda of Trust be Executed and Acknowledged Only by the Trustee of the Trust Instead of Both the Settlor and Trustee Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 1/17/08 |
SB 143 | To Establish a Limited Student Permit Category for Speech Language Pathology Interns...To Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/30/2007; |
SB 144 | To Require the Director of Health to Establish the Shaken Baby Syndrome Education Program Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 2/29/08 |
Am Sub SB 147 | Dept of Rehabilitation and Correction to Recruit Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
SUB SB 148 | To Revise Retirement Eligibility Requirements for Members of the School Employees Retirement System Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/14/08 |
Sub SB 150 | To Modify, and Also to Clarify and Correct, the Law Pertaining to Liquor Control and Alcoholic Beverage Taxes Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/1/08; some sections of law effective 7/1/08 |
AM SUB SB 155 | To Specify the Rate of Compensation of a Member of the Current or Previous General Assembly who is Appointed to Judicial Office... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Emergency; 12/21/07; Declared by the General Assembly to be an Emergency- Section 9 of the Act |
AM SUB SB 157 | To Specifically Authorize a Person to Designate a Guardian for the Person's Incompetent Adult Child and to Make Corrections Regarding Incompetent and Mentally Ill Persons Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 5/14/08 |
Sub SB 163 | To Improve Foster Caregiver Background Checks, Clarify when a Court Must Order a Person to be Fingerprinted, Modify the Retained Applicant Fingerpritnt Database Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/14/08 |
Am Sub SB 171 | To Make Certain Changes to the Laws Regulating Seconhand Dealers and Scrap Metal Dealers Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
Sub SB 175 | To Enact the Grieving Parents Act Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Sub SB 183 | To Provide Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
Sub SB 184 | To Bar Recovery of Damages in Tort Actions Commenced by Criminal Offenders in Specified Circumstances Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/9/08 |
SUB SB 185 | To Revise Certain Laws Governing Public Libraries and to Change the Name of the Library and Local Government Support Fund Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08 |
Sub SB 186 | To Prohibit Insurers, Public Employee Benefit Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements from Excluding Coverage for Routine Patient Care Administered as Part of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/5/08 |
Am SB 192 | To Permit the Board of Health of a Health District to Enter into a Contract with a Board of County Commissioners to Authorize the County Building Department to Inspect Plumbing in any Type of Building.... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/8/08; immediate effective date per Section 4 of the Act |
Sub SB 196 | Preneed Funeral Contract Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09; sections 1 and 2 of this act, except for 3923.80 of the Revised Code, shall take effect ninety days after the effective date of this act per section 3 of this act. |
Sub SB 203 | Prohibit Unauthorized Pharmacy-Reated Drug Conduct Relative to Persons Employed as Pharmacy Technicians Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/8/09 |
SUB SB 209 | To Direct that a Specified Amount of OVI Fines be Credited to the State Public Defender for County Indigent Criminal Defense Reimbursement Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/25/08; Certain sections may have immediate effect per Section 6 of the act. |
SB 214 | To Prohibit the Sale of Dishwasher Detergent that Contains Above a Specified Amount of Phosphorus Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/1/08 |
SB 219 | To Make the Period of Limitation for the Criminal Prosecution of a Person for an Offense Directly Related to Misconduct in Office of a Public Servant the Same as the Period of Limitation for the Criminal Prosecution of that Public Servant for the Offense Involving the Pubilc Servant's Misconduct in Ofice. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/21/08 |
Sub SB 220 | To Provide Increased Penalties for Violations of a Bylaw or Rule Adopted by a Board of Park Commissioners Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
Am Sub SB 221 | To Revise State Energy Policy to Address Electric Service Price Regulation, Establish Alternative Energy Benchmarks for Electric Distribution Utilities and Electric Service Companies Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/31/08 |
SUB SB 225 | To Make Changes to the Architect Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/20/08 |
Sub SB 229 | To Regulate the Practice of Radiologist Assistants Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08; new section 4774.02 effective nine months thereafter per section 3 of the act |
Am Sub SB 237 | To Allow Transient Hotels to Permit Guests to Stay Longer than Thirty Days Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
Sub SB 241 | To Modify the Law Governing Payment of County Expenses by a Financial Transaction Device. Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 7/18/08 |
Sub SB 243 | Designate Various Official Days, Weeks, and Months, Etc. to Special License Plates, and Certain Memorial Highways and Bridges Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Sub SB 245 | To Modify the Laws Regarding the Practice of Acupuncturists Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/22/08 |
Sub SB 247 | To Make Changes in the Credit Union Regulation Law Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
Am Sub SB 248 | Exempty Certain Armed Forces Discharges Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub SB 267 | Pers Law Enforcement of Public Safety Officers Death Benefit Fund Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/09 |
Am Sub SB 268 | To Allow a County Contracting Authority to Use Competitive Sealed Proposals Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/12/08 |
SB 269 | Prohibit Any Person from Advertising or Conducting a Live Musical Performance or Production in Ohio through the use of False, Deceptive, or Misleading Affiliation, Connection, or Association Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub SB 271 | To Make Changes to the Laws Governing Watercraft, to Declare an Emergency… Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/12/08; Emergency effective immediately |
Sub SB 277 | New Cause of Action in Foreclosure in the Environmental Division of a Municipal Court to Abate Blighted Parcels Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am Sub SB 279 | Certain State Medical Board Procedures, Physician Assistants, Limited Branches of Medicine, the Submission of Information by Hospitals... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 1/6/09; immediately, emergency |
Sub SB 281 | To Increase the Exemptions for Property Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/30/08 |
AM SB 286 | To Clarify that an Optical Scan Ballot with More than the Proper Number of Selections for a Particular Office, Issue, or Question is Invalidated Only for that Office, issue or Question... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 2/27/2008 |
Am Sub SB 289 | To Create a Department of Veterans Services and a Director of Veterans Services Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 8/22/08 |
SB 302 | To Require a Will be Attested and Subscribed by the Witnesses in the Conscious Presence Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
Am SB 304 | Increase Time After Birth that a Parent May Voluntarily Deliver Child to a Safe Haven Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 3/24/09 |
Sub SB 320 | To Include Organized Retail Theft and Substantially Similar Conduct Occurring in Another State Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Am SB 323 | To Revise Certain Coal Mine Safety Requirements... to Declare an Emergency Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 6/11/08; Emergency |
Am Sub SB 334 | To Prohibit an Employee from Filing a Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits in this State if the Employee has Received a Decision on the Merits of a Claim Filed in Another State for the Same Injury Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 9/11/08 |
Sub SB 353 | Creation of Land Reutilization Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
SB 372 | Environmental Audits Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 1/6/09; immediately, emergency |
Sub SB 380 | Absent Voter's Ballot Identification Statements….. Vetoed Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | Vetoed |
Sub SB 386 | Timely Issuance of Coal Mining and Reclamation Permits Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 4/7/09 |
Joint Resolutions
No. | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
HJR #3 | To be placed on the ballot Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 06/23/08 |
HJR #5 | To authorize the issuance of general and other obligations relating to environmental and related conservation, preservation and revitalization purposes Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 06/05/08 |
AM SUB SJR #8 | To affirm certain property interests Legislation as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State's Office (PDF) | 06/23/08 |