When was Ohio House Bill HB 59 introduced?

HB 59 was introduced on Feb 04, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 59?

The latest action on HB 59 by the House was: Reported - Substitute (General Government) on Nov 18, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 59?

HB 59 was introduced by Sarah Fowler Arthur.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 59?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 59

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 59 (136 legislative session)

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Feb 04, 2025
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HB 59

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Revise and streamline the state's occupational regulations

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House • Nov 18, 2025: Reported - Substitute (General Government)

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Sarah Fowler Arthur
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(R - 99)
Mark Hiner
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(R - 98)

Votes

YES: 12

Adam C. Bird
Juanita O. Brent
Ashley Bryant Bailey
Marilyn John
Jeff LaRe
Gayle Manning
Riordan T. McClain
Kevin D. Miller
Phil Plummer
Sharon A. Ray
C. Allison Russo
Eric Synenberg

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB59/votes

Actions

Nov 18, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute (General Government)
Feb 12, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (General Government)
Feb 04, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF

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Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Representative Fowler Arthur (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Fowler Arthur (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Hiner (Proponent) -- General Government, 1st Hearing (October 28, 2025)
Testimony by Courtney Myers (Ohio Environmental Health Association, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Heather Fairs (Ohio School Counselor Association, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Hannah Kubbins (Americans for Prosperity- Ohio, Proponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Greg Lawson (The Buckeye Institute, Interested Party) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Loucka (State Medical Board, Interested Party) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Loucka Supplemental Document (State Medical Board, Interested Party) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Tony McDonald (A-Z Solutions, Inc., Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Jessica Karns (Ohio Association of Radon Professionals, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Shad Evans (Ohio Association of Radon Professionals, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Wayne Porter (All Ohio Radon, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Rod Berning (Brick Kicker Home Inspections, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Brenden Gitzinger (Ohio Association of Radon Professionals, Opponent) -- General Government, 2nd Hearing (November 4, 2025)
Testimony by Tim Johnson (Ohio Poverty Law Center, Interested Party) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Ann Crickard D.O (Interested Party) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Cox (Unicon Medical Physics LLC, Interested Party) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Kennith Lovins (Unicon Medical Physics LLC, Interested Party) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Matt Freado (Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, Interested Party) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Joshua Johnson (Ohio Medical Physics Consulting, Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Leonard Borrelli, MS (Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Tyler Cantrell (Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Vincent Gargaro (Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by Kyle Luttrell (Applied Medical Physics in Radiology, Inc., Opponent) -- General Government, 3rd Hearing (November 13, 2025)
Testimony by James Specker (The American Massage Therapy Association AMTA, Interested Party) -- General Government, 4th Hearing (November 18, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB59

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