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“This bill would designate February 14 as Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day in Ohio,” Representative Dieter said, urging colleagues to support a measure that sponsors said uses the symbolism of Valentine’s Day to highlight heart-health prevention and education.

Sponsor Representative Lawson Rowe cited national statistics on cardiovascular disease and health literacy during floor remarks: \"According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease claims 1 life every 33 seconds in The United States,\" he said, and added that many outcomes are preventable with improved awareness and access to culturally responsive education.

Supporters described the designation as symbolic but potentially useful for public-health outreach, noting backing from public-health experts and community members. The House approved the bill 93-0 and agreed to the title; the measure will move to the Senate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ohio House of Representatives - 5-21-2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 104 passed to establish February 14 as Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day in Ohio; sponsors said the symbolic designation leverages Valentine’s Day to promote heart-health education and awareness, citing American Heart Association statistics.","taxTitle","House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio","taxId",17404,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229867,"Ohio House sets uniform kindergarten cutoff: child must be 5 by first day of instruction",0,3437000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60&start=3437&end=3437","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60/thumbnail_3437000.jpg","/articles/6229867/Ohio/Ohio-House-sets-uniform-kindergarten-cutoff-child-must-be-5-by-first-day-of-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229867-cf96370f5fa5b71bfc5106f5d64b9f74/orig.mp4?Expires=1776110003&Signature=CUdt5j0-e7JTxU8j41NNDUNxMNQM2QXBZlM-Pa1KXp94lGwPFsd4eetEbB-WRvZtna7jIAcY4e87HkBCTnlQa7vgVHVo~OpyB9Dp~VN7IzNCadSuglPmR97BfWY6REPwpEqMB5hXroIRtacuya5Q8-351aZE42aUvTWBZcMRiux33MKdb8fMcc24iUd8MD5sY557KOyggvU-XVIlJXl4zfS8aKs47xqzXU-X4KW1ru7CUMyBLc2qklrdALUGpgLXOohMg1JAaNsPAHPWIvInNCFBO-MEtz42XHjI-oNsIMq8g7MGCR1eX5Gp~wj1Z2ZyGxLTvGHkIKZJWuQvMoNSfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House on May 20 passed House Bill 114 to create a single standard for kindergarten eligibility: a child must be 5 years old by the first day of instruction in the district where they enroll. The bill passed the House unanimously.

“Current State law says that districts may choose August 1 or September 30 as the deadline by which incoming kindergartners must be 5 years of age. This dual standard has led to confusion and frustration,” Representative Ritter said on the floor, describing the measure as a “simple legislative fix.”

Under the bill, districts will use their first day of instruction as the cutoff; sponsors said the change eliminates inconsistencies that cause frustration for families who move between districts. Representatives also noted an amendment restoring a pathway for early admission: four-year-olds who are advanced or gifted may be evaluated and, if appropriate, admitted early.

Sponsors described the change as administrative and focused on consistency for parents and school operations. The House approved the bill 93-0 and agreed to the title; the measure will be sent to the Senate.","House Bill 114 passed to standardize kindergarten entry so children must be 5 by the first day of instruction in their enrolling district; sponsors said it ends confusing dual deadlines and the bill allows evaluations for advanced 4-year-olds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229872,"Ohio House passes bill allowing cadet programs and lateral transfers for police recruitment, regional chief training",293,2751000,3044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60&start=2751&end=3044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60/thumbnail_2751000.jpg","/articles/6229872/Ohio/Ohio-House-passes-bill-allowing-cadet-programs-and-lateral-transfers-for-police-recruitment-regional-chief-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229872-ebbab6aa10db46c1bc5a70bfe179287e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776110003&Signature=C0QW5SAO0pbVkuUY04qO0MmjQVx3k2q-ldwtzfsqmUll3R7EsXMNxB3yqC31MN9V45ChfGVdif3gc4sulLbiOs5Tuk9UBaycqWp5xO1nf-Y0gfsywVKI5U8Ywqe92toygtoyhb3N3puwy~v1S3AR3~IqoiRVIgP6QMzzh9QYaTzGktuvMclEaJojXyMreCWTFLkdsd2dp0-2xx7YFWONIzfrwb6rcMHnjxiHjGSygAB9wI86exxMhE-2qyMLb-3yZwkCKBJy0DtVACJP0~Evlgf7JRbgHCUMddqDLUq6gJtExZ-7jaar~RfTJnCYNWLzs7OxjMLvcOW28PqUMF6xtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House on May 20 unanimously passed Substitute House Bill 44, legislation designed to aid police recruitment and retention by clarifying cadet programs, enabling lateral transfers without repeating lengthy civil-service testing, and allowing regional training for newly appointed chiefs. The bill passed on a 95-1 recorded vote.

“Substitute House Bill 44 is a great piece of bipartisan legislation that supports the efforts of our law enforcement community in several key areas, including recruitment, retention, and efficiency,” Representative Kevin Miller said on the House floor.

The measure permits police departments to create cadet programs to expand the candidate pool and prepare applicants, eases lateral transfer rules so experienced officers can move between departments without being subjected to a full competitive examination, and allows new chiefs to complete required chiefs training regionally rather than traveling to a central location.

Supporters noted the bill consolidates and clarifies elements that passed previously in two separate measures in the last General Assembly and said it had broad law enforcement backing, including input from city law directors and the attorney general’s office. “This bill will clarify the issue as well as strengthen those recruitment opportunities and retention in our police departments,” Representative Joe Miller said.

Vote totals recorded by the clerk showed 95 affirmative votes and one negative vote; the title was agreed to without objection and the bill will move to the Senate.","Substitute House Bill 44 passed unanimously in the Ohio House to permit cadet programs, allow lateral transfers without competitive civil-service exams, and permit regional training for new police chiefs; supporters said the bill addresses recruitment and retention challenges.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229877,"Ohio House approves Repeat Offender Act, increases penalties for repeat illegal firearm possession",1369,1339000,2708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60&start=1339&end=2708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3446115-62586fd070b6cb43483b7dd3d41e9e60/thumbnail_1339000.jpg","/articles/6229877/Ohio/Ohio-House-approves-Repeat-Offender-Act-increases-penalties-for-repeat-illegal-firearm-possession","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229877-06b364368f18d9a2e02c01349d14ed82/orig.mp4?Expires=1776110003&Signature=cLUuUaAjfiP5LkwIXcd~shDoq0EbBNjfQ-cCjiDTdj4bbrWIijGNjnbLz4H7Y7T-GQDiSgAslvfl7pSby-qWLXtxMUwsZNjilavtBOWC~nUr9PTETbTXsQiP8A9VvxmlO~WIpNSRHX8Kr4OrEywV49sbvsV14LyBIm-Lpm8HUoGzcEF-T~CNKbyJgSC-8-dWu-zeKPKhsl~r~8mZPrNTcRG25eTVR36x3mWu0Q3SntRrn5QzfpxhgvyH6Dz5mhJmi8MsZHZHO~Ssxjls7Qu0QA378V~4XMfUze21D-sktUrAZRPWboHtptRCp1SSPs9Ty83a5dI19J395Qi-k2GWoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio House of Representatives on May 20 passed Substitute House Bill 5, the Repeat Offender Act, a measure that raises penalties for repeat illegal firearm possession and changes rules on sealing criminal records. The measure passed on a 71-24 roll call.

Supporters said the bill targets people who repeatedly possess firearms while under disability and will help curb violent crime. “This bill is designed to enhance public safety by removing those repeat offenders from our streets that continue to offend with firearms,” Representative Willis said on the floor.

The bill elevates a weapon-under-disability offense from a third-degree felony to a higher classification for repeat violent felons and creates a five-year repeat-offender specification. Sponsors said the specification can add years to sentences, with a possible 12-year term cited for the underlying felony plus the specification. The bill also tightens procedures for sealing records: if a prosecutor or victim objects and an offender does not appear at the sealing hearing, the court may deny sealing; denied applicants may reapply after 180 days.

Floor supporters pointed to research they said supports longer sentences for repeat offenders. “Research by the United States Sentencing Commission supports the efficacy of this approach,” Representative Willis said, citing a study the sponsor said showed sentences of 60 months or longer reduced recidivism compared with shorter sentences.

Opponents warned the bill imposes mandatory penalties that limit judge discretion. “Here’s the problem with this bill. It’s not going to do much of that,” Representative Isaacson said, urging a no vote and arguing mandatory minimums remove judicial discretion and risk disproportionate outcomes. Representative Cecil Thomas said mandatory sentencing has not been a deterrent in his experience and urged lawmakers to preserve judges’ ability to consider mitigating circumstances.

Supporters said the measure was negotiated with interested parties and includes provisions to make sealing records more accessible, including a future notice requirement that courts send eligible individuals a letter when they become presumptively eligible to seal a record and a waiver form for fees.

With the required constitutional majority, the House passed the bill and agreed to the title. The measure will move to the Ohio Senate for consideration.","The Ohio House passed Substitute House Bill 5, expanding penalties for repeat offenders who unlawfully possess firearms and adding new post-conviction sealing rules; supporters said it would reduce recidivism, opponents warned mandatory penalties and reduced judicial discretion risk unfair outcomes.","actionData","errors"]

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