Scott Oelslager | The Ohio House of Representatives
Scott Oelslager | The Ohio House of Representatives
COLUMBUS—Speaker Pro Tempore Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) has announced the recent passage of several significant pieces of legislation.
“In everything I do, whether it is in Columbus or back in my home district of Stark County, I will continue to make your priorities my priorities,” said Oelslager.
The newly passed bills include:
- **Address fraudulent business filings, related document (94-2)**: Sub. Senate Bill 98 aims to improve systems and security measures to protect Ohio’s businesses and consumers.
- **Designate Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day (96-0)**: Co-sponsored by Oelslager, Senate Bill 225 designates September 22nd each year as “Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day.”
- **Allow human trafficking victim to expunge certain records (96-1)**: Co-sponsored by Oelslager, House Bill 214 seeks to facilitate employment, safe housing, family reunification, and community integration for victims of human trafficking by allowing them to expunge certain criminal records.
- **Ohio Childhood Safety Act (95-2)**: Co-sponsored by Oelslager, Sub. Senate Bill 112 mandates annual inspections of all protective door assemblies in school buildings to ensure compliance with NFPA 101 standards.
- **Urge enactment of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 (96-0)**: House Concurrent Resolution 14 urges Congress to support the reauthorization of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
- **Include energy generated by nuclear reaction as green energy (86-10)**: House Bill 308 defines nuclear energy as green energy within Ohio.
“I welcome your feedback and invite you to contact my office at (614) 752-2438 or Rep48@OhioHouse.gov,” added Oelslager.
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