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Committee adopts amendment to HB 67 and hears testimony on delegate rules and penalties

Ohio House Government Oversight Committee · October 28, 2025
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Summary

The committee accepted an amendment to HB 67 removing a provision that would bar delegates from communicating a delegation's divisions. Witness Michael Farris testified that about 16 states have similar measures; members pressed him on minority representation in delegate selection and on penalties for misbehavior.

At the third hearing on House Bill 67, Vice Chair Ferguson offered an amendment (listed on committee materials as amendment 136_11_25) that removes a provision prohibiting a convention delegate from communicating an impression to people outside the delegation that the delegation is divided. Ferguson moved the amendment and, after an explanation, the committee adopted it "hearing no objection," making it part of the bill.

The committee then heard in-person testimony from Michael Farris, who…

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