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New Arts, Athletics and Tourism Committee sets operating rules, appoints secretary
Summary
The newly created Arts, Athletics and Tourism Committee opened its first meeting, outlined travel and marketing priorities, adopted a 24-hour rule for amendments, and appointed a secretary for the session.
The Arts, Athletics and Tourism Committee convened for its first meeting with Chairwoman Melanie Miller presiding and a quorum present. Miller outlined the committee’s purpose—highlighting Ohio’s arts, athletics and tourism assets statewide—and said she expects the group to travel to districts this summer to showcase local attractions.
The committee established an operating rule that all amendments and substitute bills be submitted to the chair’s office at least 24 hours before a committee hearing unless the chair approves an exception. Miller said the committee will otherwise follow House rules.
Chairwoman Melanie Miller appointed “Representative Gerald” as the secretary for the day; the appointee accepted. No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript for the appointment.
Several committee members introduced themselves and described tourism or cultural assets in their districts, including wineries, fairs, museums, zoos, sports venues and festivals. Members included Vice Chair Mark Heiner and Ranking Member Dontavious Jerrells, each of whom said they support travel-based outreach and bipartisan work on the topic.
The committee scheduled follow-up meetings with additional presenters and closed by thanking the day’s presenters and attendees.
