When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 37 introduced?

SB 37 was introduced on Jan 31, 2023.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 37 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 37 has passed the Senate on May 22, 2024.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 37?

The latest action on SB 37 by the Senate was: Passed on May 22, 2024.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 37?

SB 37 was introduced by Louis W. Blessing, III.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 37?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for SB 37

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 37 (135 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
Passed Senate
May 22, 2024
Passed House
Signed into Law

SB 37

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Regards driver's license suspension law; financial responsibility

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Senate • May 22, 2024: Passed

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Louis W. Blessing, III
primary
(R - 8)
Catherine D. Ingram
primary
(D - 9)
Nickie J. Antonio
cosponsor
(D - 23)
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Nathan H. Manning
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kent Smith
Vernon Sykes
Shane Wilkin

Votes

YES: 7

Matt Dolan
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Michele Reynolds
Kent Smith

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB37/votes

YES: 31

Nickie J. Antonio
Louis W. Blessing, III
Andrew O. Brenner
Brian M. Chavez
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
William P. DeMora
Matt Dolan
Theresa Gavarone
Bob D. Hackett
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Matt Huffman
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Stephanie Kunze
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Nathan H. Manning
Rob McColley
Sandra O'Brien
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Kirk Schuring
Kent Smith
Vernon Sykes
Shane Wilkin
Steve Wilson

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB37/votes

Actions

May 22, 2024 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Judiciary)
- Passed
Feb 08, 2023 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Jan 31, 2023 | Senate
- Introduced

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As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As IntroducedPDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Fiscal Note - As IntroducedPDF
Fiscal Note - As Pending in Senate CommitteePDF
Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Fiscal Note - As Passed By SenatePDF
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Testimony by Senators Louis W. Blessing III and Catherine D. Ingram (Sponsor) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (February 15, 2023)
Testimony by Jeff Dillon (Americans for Prosperity, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 22, 2023)
Testimony by Patrick Higgins (ACLU of Ohio, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 22, 2023)
Testimony by Zach Eckles (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 22, 2023)
Testimony by Ohio State Bar Association (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 22, 2023)
Testimony by Ally Alfonsetti (Prison Fellowship, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (February 22, 2023)
Testimony by Anne K. Sweeney (The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Kevin Werner (Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by John Martin (Cuyahoga County Public Defender, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Alex Certo (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Amy Roehrenbeck (Ohio CSEA Directors' Association, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Sarah E. Fields (Montgomery County DFJS-CSEA, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Sharon Montgomery (Self, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Doug Kellogg (Americans for Tax Reform, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Paul Pfeifer (Ohio Judicial Conference, Interested Party) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Lauren Krisai (Justice Action Network, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Dr. Christi M. Smith (R Street Institute, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Sarah Ferrato (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Regina Campbell (Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Ohio State Bar Association (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Brian Mikelbank (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Hannah Kubbins (Americans for Prosperity - Ohio, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Theresa Smith (Self, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Sondra O. Bryson and Ann Roche (Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Anna Odegaard (Fines and Fees Justice Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Neighborhood Connections (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Patrick Higgins (ACLU of Ohio, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Ally Alfonsetti (Prison Fellowship, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Zack Eckles (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Jill Rizika (Towards Employment, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Monte Collins (Towards Employment, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Raina Dawson and Gwen Short (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Lindsey Short (The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Colleen Mary O'Toole (Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 4th Hearing (December 13, 2023)
Testimony by Zach Eckles (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (February 28, 2024)
Testimony by Lauren Hunter (City of Columbus, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (February 28, 2024)
Testimony by Alan Smith (R Street Institute, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (February 28, 2024)
Testimony by Evan J. Lewis (Jeffrey M. Lewis Co. LPA, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (February 28, 2024)
Testimony by Anna Odegaard (Fines and Fees Justice Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 5th Hearing (February 28, 2024)
Testimony by Ohio United Ways (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 7th Hearing (April 23, 2024)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/SB37

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