When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 143 introduced?

SB 143 was introduced on Mar 11, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 143?

The latest action on SB 143 by the Senate was: Referred to committee (Workforce Development) on Mar 19, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 143?

SB 143 was introduced by Hearcel F. Craig.

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 143 (136 legislative session)

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SB 143

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Senate • Mar 19, 2025: Referred to committee (Workforce Development)

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Hearcel F. Craig
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(D - 15)
Louis W. Blessing, III
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(R - 8)

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Mar 19, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Workforce Development)
Mar 11, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

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Testimony by Senator Blessing (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Workforce Development, 1st Hearing (September 30, 2025)
Testimony by Senator Craig (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Workforce Development, 1st Hearing (September 30, 2025)
Testimony by Seth VanHorn (Center for Employment Opportunities, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Glenn Harris (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Wendy Tarr (Accompanying Returning Citizens with Hope (ARCH), Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Michaela Burriss (Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by David Stillwagon (Ohio Community Corrections Association, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Derrick Clay (Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Reginald E. Battle Sr. (Life After Incarceration Initiative LLC., Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Burgess (Goodwill Columbus, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 2nd Hearing (October 7, 2025)
Testimony by Alex Boehnke (Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 3rd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 3rd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Jared Weiser (NFIB, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 3rd Hearing (October 21, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Johnson (ASPYR, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Gary Daniels (ACLU of Ohio, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Michaela Burriss (Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Interested Party) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rayshun Holt (Beacon of Hope Business Alliance, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Alex Silverman (Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Glenn Harris (Ohio Domestic Violence Network, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Jason Varney (Ohio Community Corrections Association, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Maria Foschia (Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Reggie Battle (Life After Incarceration Initiative LLC., Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Dion Evans (Proponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Griffin Weasel (Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Tim Williams (Ohio Manufactured Homes Association, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Deborah Collins (Ohio Real Estate Investors Association, Opponent) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)
Testimony by Matt Habash (Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Interested Party) -- Workforce Development, 4th Hearing (February 10, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB143

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