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Matthews told the committee the change aims to reduce unintended license lapses that can lead to fines, legal complications and insurance issues. He said the bill would promote timely renewals, improve public safety and reduce administrative burdens on the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Matthews and his co-sponsor discussed costs. He said Ohio has about 8.7 million driver’s licenses as of 2024, with roughly half renewing each cycle and about 2,000,000 renewals processed annually under a four‑year cycle. “If we mailed every single license holder, that would be about a million dollars a year,” Matthews said, adding the bill would not require mailing every holder every cycle and that email reminders could be used as a cost-saving supplement when addresses or emails are on file.

Matthews said the bill would amend “section 450.709 of the code” to require notices be sent no less than 14 days before the license expiration date. Committee members asked about electronic mail options, cost offsets such as small additional fees, and whether longer renewal intervals (e.g., eight years for some drivers) affect the proposal. Representative Troy called the measure “a solution in search of a problem,” while other members urged consideration of email options and analysis by the Legislative Service Commission.

No committee vote was taken; the bill received a first hearing and will return for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ohio House Transportation Committee - 6-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives Adam Matthews and Kelly Dieter introduced House Bill 258 on June 10 to require the registrar to send driver’s license renewal notices at least 14 days before expiration rather than after.","taxTitle","Transportation, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio","taxId",37375,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142711,"Expert tells committee NeoPhix can help law enforcement use drones as first responders",408,1020000,1428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328&start=1020&end=1428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328/thumbnail_1020000.jpg","/articles/6142711/Ohio/Expert-tells-committee-NeoPhix-can-help-law-enforcement-use-drones-as-first-responders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142711-c9079427863e56946c18807c37688559/orig.mp4?Expires=1775096915&Signature=EMWKwJmWmPgVyWiw-cJ-19kq70hMfztpgJRsExXA9ycGJBgZTj1qaNdErcNWq8IHmyUy9IUDm95f82lS2xw7rRkTG22iYgh3VP81jG0UvQ55pK0vTend9~1l1LPw-TDsipfJaT2fKYN3Yy05hhR~0OYE95uy7dxbB2oKE9HMSCjRSmme3AWR~1dgB5-KWUeIzyITSzbvyukbzsv-KeSdo4P~fFl5KiMVnC-KmO8Gjm0ea4B2aRJ6CF0wow5BEUQkZbSrtDbppqdnJNastwU0rY~dO8wUMhjy08Ub-fEzPGWkf7m2CN8HLiiGDyPZXT-PmutHFq~dt3D6bdV34M11YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stuart Mandel, project director for the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange (NeoPhix), told the Ohio House Transportation Committee on June 10 that House Bill 251 can help safely expand use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for public safety and commercial purposes by providing a common information platform for operators and authorities.

Mandel described NeoPhix as a system that “allows state and local government to publish key information to UAS operators and industry giving everyone engaged in public, commercial and civilian advanced air mobility, a clear common picture.” He said the platform is already used in northeastern Ohio and that the project’s goal is to enable safe law enforcement and emergency-response drone operations while respecting federal, state and local law.

Mandel emphasized the concept of “drones as a first responder” (DFR), saying it can reduce response times and increase safety. He cited Chula Vista Police Department in California as an early adopter that has dispatched drones on more than 22,000 calls with average response times of two to four minutes, compared with average officer response times he said can exceed 20 minutes.

Mandel gave local examples including a drone that helped officers communicate with an armed person on an apartment balcony and other cases where drones aided apprehension and welfare checks. He said HB 251 sets conditions “for public safety officials to work within the frame of local ordinances, community use cases for drone operations, and federal law” and that the bill can support statewide collaboration.

Committee members thanked Mandel for the testimony and said the bill “stands to the second hearing,” meaning it will return for further consideration.","Stuart Mandel, project director for the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange (NeoPhix), testified that House Bill 251 would support safe deployment of drones for public safety as a first-responder capability and promote statewide coordination with federal, state and local rules; the bill was held to a second hearing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142720,"Committee backs bill to name road for Deputy Daniel Ken after sponsor testimony",243,775000,1018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328&start=775&end=1018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328/thumbnail_775000.jpg","/articles/6142720/Ohio/Committee-backs-bill-to-name-road-for-Deputy-Daniel-Ken-after-sponsor-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142720-6728f09456b1e47e85882f3e55c22693/orig.mp4?Expires=1775096915&Signature=H8Qqginw~K7lsZmcO7hB4t4ydKjnYJ4I0fKdhYLn32HjemPlbAnJrSOgmr0lDNnP3ZZAzZs6w-A1tped5Yu6YuMXABsirIvtSF8frorGLak1EwnPNLKORX6TlDi8BVg-4ozJPg2mgo7GBrUTrQMGo8DFh-P6gYICFqtvmTxZ5NcIbYvPG8jXJbkOIeDcKGOMl0EvpoLx9HcgJFWPmeJC9EYZdzcbA-nN7CkGJLvzWuZMBh3D7E7SkVy3iW30MxfYh7sb8CjrngyTXFpF--XDJw2LUC6E6sAMKu7n8lipKNCJvpStnMOdZnXqyqny9nE6ALIrzf~zp8OHR8p2lQling__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ohio House Transportation Committee on June 10 unanimously recommended passage of House Bill 275 to designate a road segment as the Deputy Daniel Ken Memorial Highway.

Sponsor testimony said Deputy Daniel Ken, 34, died after being struck by a vehicle while transporting an inmate on Dec. 15, 2022, and that he served with multiple local law enforcement agencies before joining the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department. The sponsor described Ken as “kind, compassionate” and noted he left a wife and two children.

Committee members responded with appreciation for Ken’s service. Vice Chair Daniels moved that the bill be favorably reported; the motion passed by unanimous roll call.

The committee reported the bill out and reminded members the roll would be left open for late signatures; the measure will move forward to the next stage in the House process.","House Bill 275 to designate a segment of road as Deputy Daniel Ken Memorial Highway was favorably reported by the House Transportation Committee after sponsor testimony describing the deputy’s service and death; the vote was unanimous.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142725,"Committee unanimously backs bill to name section of SR 241 for Capt. Joshua Michael McCliman",385,363000,748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328&start=363&end=748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328/thumbnail_363000.jpg","/articles/6142725/Ohio/Committee-unanimously-backs-bill-to-name-section-of-SR-241-for-Capt-Joshua-Michael-McCliman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142725-858f20bae90e4035e7598386beff8892/orig.mp4?Expires=1775096915&Signature=CyOpIyVkKUaXvlVXUTnVUor0erpbsLsrO7NctHeT2rdcWZF-FGtxcFY9fph3msagLGGE9p9cDfrHyUx44XCyK-~-JTNGwgzrcqkonn-KfFdCSXcHic3sap8e6h~thFXU9tY6cMtwNQbL~31HRTxcxZMiYGh2wpYYAWDsPFhaLfzUn2xUWlRT1zsO9q3gCX5SfQnfr65PrTYMq-~BDpqGlL3mp~5QRnigLhp~9JFt8kpjF3xLfhRXTBkzPZG~-T2f1CImaOHldPVOMoKjpvu3JAaDai751cws1JTR8750vSvvbRP1BM4tbxQcryZa0bMDRP8Tp2xImAQSnUl3Qpdtuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ohio House Transportation Committee on June 10 voted unanimously to favorably report House Bill 259, which would designate a portion of State Route 241 (Maslin Road) in Summit County as Captain Joshua Michael McCliman Memorial Highway.

Sponsor testimony described McCliman as a registered nurse who commissioned into the U.S. Army in 2003, served in the 806th Combat Support Hospital and worked in trauma units and ICU operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The sponsor said McCliman is featured in the HBO documentary Baghdad ER and that he was killed by a sniper on April 22 while deployed to Afghanistan; the testimony said he was 30 years old at the time.

The committee heard a written statement from McCliman’s daughter, who said, in part, “I am honored to be the daughter of a man who selflessly bled and died for my tomorrow.” The sponsor urged the committee to support the bill so McCliman’s legacy would be preserved for future generations.

Representative McLean moved that the bill be favorably reported and recommended for passage; the motion passed by unanimous roll call. The committee left the roll open until 5 p.m. for members not present.

The measure was reported out of committee and will proceed to further consideration by the full House.","The House Transportation Committee gave a unanimous, favorable recommendation to House Bill 259 to designate a portion of State Route 241 in Summit County as Captain Joshua Michael McCliman Memorial Highway after sponsor testimony and a reading of remarks from the soldier’s daughter.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6142730,"Ohio lawmaker seeks Ironton Fighting Tigers specialty license plate",236,75000,311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328&start=75&end=311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5553397-72ee88887b40e48d807025b891d65328/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6142730/Ohio/Ohio-lawmaker-seeks-Ironton-Fighting-Tigers-specialty-license-plate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6142730-b89b9e12b180f6c4276f48cdee434ac1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775096915&Signature=KylZQhYUGhCpEMDVY8AaFl8VOFaIftZ0RHQnCWqgU0sZL0nDkPBRdDPXm4wWZvP2xIkC9y2EiCYQevG8YovQ~-LdLS2I3pPb7JrbPeU8gsnbWFdW0gvycWXUVqXPZYL90EvcDzsNdbVI1qJbLQnidnnSCpcaITWusZt8jFMahlwkMAku3Mb4pkpdQt-F21GWiyWV4vHRuh~XwfAToXzxYax7AwBXV~NW6q1fExj9QU4-dST0NZlMHG3wPdX2T~6uQwbLbrtVN~sq4RUGg~ExfDXByKS8s-vukdsFd6tRQNgCWFJvIH4Zz93KZt3yVyAhu7K0G6ZPUZw4PhVtdY6OLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative John Stevens introduced House Bill 310 on June 10 before the Ohio House Transportation Committee to create a specialty license plate honoring the Ironton Fighting Tigers. The measure received a first hearing; no committee vote or final action was taken.

Stevens told the committee the plate would celebrate Ironton City Schools’ athletic history, describing the Fighting Tigers as “a symbol of athletic prowess for well over a hundred years.” He highlighted the high school football program’s state championships and the historic Ironton Tanks semi-professional team, which he said merged with the Portsmouth Spartans and survives today as the Detroit Lions.

Stevens said the plate would “celebrate the many past successes and create much needed opportunities to help current graduates and athletes succeed into the future.” He closed by offering to answer questions; none were recorded that led to further action.

The committee took no vote and the bill stood at its first hearing. Future action—such as amendments, fiscal notes, or further hearings—was not decided during the session.","Representative Stevens introduced House Bill 310 to create an Ironton Fighting Tigers specialty license plate, citing the school's long football tradition and community pride; the bill received its first hearing and no committee action was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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