What does Ohio House Bill HB 261 do?

HB 261: Make EMS workers "public safety officers" under PERS

When was Ohio House Bill HB 261 introduced?

HB 261 was introduced on Sep 12, 2023.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 261?

The latest action on HB 261 by the House was: Referred to committee (Pensions) on Sep 26, 2023.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 261?

HB 261 was introduced by Thomas F. Patton.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 261 (135 legislative session)

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Sep 12, 2023
Passed House
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HB 261

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Make EMS workers "public safety officers" under PERS

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House • Sep 26, 2023: Referred to committee (Pensions)

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Thomas F. Patton
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(R - 17)
Bride Rose Sweeney
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(D - 16)

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Sep 26, 2023 | House
- Referred to committee (Pensions)
Sep 12, 2023 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Thomas Patton and Representative Bride Rose Sweeney (Proponent) -- Pensions, 1st Hearing (October 3, 2023)
Testimony by Sarah Cohen (CARE Local 1975, Proponent) -- Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 17, 2023)
Testimony by Aaron Bray (CARE 1975, Proponent) -- Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 17, 2023)
Testimony by David Jockers (Proponent) -- Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 17, 2023)
Testimony by Kelsie Miller (Proponent) -- Pensions, 2nd Hearing (October 17, 2023)
Testimony by Gordon Gatien (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Interested Party) -- Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 24, 2023)
Testimony by Keary McCarthy (Ohio Mayors Alliance, Interested Party) -- Pensions, 3rd Hearing (October 24, 2023)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/HB261

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