State Rep. Bill Roemer
Recent News About State Rep. Bill Roemer
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White, Roemer Legislation Looks to Solve Child Care Crisis
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Andrea White (R-Kettering) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation aimed at addressing the child care crisis in Ohio by promoting public-private partnerships. The proposed legislation seeks to increase access to on-site and near-site child care for Ohio families and employers through the creation of a new state grant fund and training initiatives.White emphasized the importance of supporting the workforce through innovative child care solutions, stating, "Our goal is to support our workforce by helping employers and...
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Roemer, Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund and Delivers for Summit County
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the Strategic Community Investment Fund, which includes $350 million for various projects across the state. State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced the news, highlighting that nearly $15 million of the fund will be directed towards Summit County and the surrounding communities.Roemer expressed his satisfaction with the approved fund, stating, "This wide range of investments will encourage growth in all corners of Summit County and beyond. I'm proud to have advocated for these funds to help the people of Ohio."The...
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Ohio House Passes Bill to Protect Sports Officials
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 139, a legislation aimed at increasing penalties for assault against sports officials. Bill sponsor State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) announced that the bill includes a mandatory $1,500 fine and 40 hours of community service for committing misdemeanor assault against sports officials who are targeted in retaliation for their work as athletic officials. Furthermore, subsequent offenses would be elevated to a fifth-degree felony.Roemer expressed the importance of preserving good sportsmanship and fair play on the...
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Roemer Reaches Red Cross Donation Milestone
State Representative Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) reached a significant milestone last week as he gave his tenth gallon of blood, equivalent to his 80th pint, at a Red Cross blood drive in Columbus. The event took place at the Bath United Church of Christ and was attended by various officials and dignitaries. Joining Roemer in the celebration were Bath Township Trustees Sharon Troike, Sean Gaffney, Elaina Goodrich, and Township Administrator Vito Sinopoli. The CEO of Northeast Ohio Red Cross, Admiral Michael Parks, also made an appearance to commend Roemer on his remarkable...
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House Committee Passes Prompt Pay Legislation
The House Commerce and Labor Committee has passed House Bill 203, a legislation that will require owners of private sector construction projects to pay prime contractors within 30 days. The bill received strong bipartisan support from the committee, much to the satisfaction of its sponsors, State Reps. Bill Roemer and Bride Rose Sweeney.Currently, the "prompt pay" requirement is only applicable to public sector owners such as state and local governments. However, House Bill 203 aims to address the imbalance in the private sector by ensuring that all parties involved in a...
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Ohio House passes bill safeguarding due process in traffic camera cases
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill ensuring due process rights for motorists who receive civil tickets from traffic cameras. The current law permits cities to mandate individuals to undergo a city-run administrative hearing process to contest such tickets. This administrative hearing does not take place in court, before a judge.
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Rep. Bill Seitz unanimously elected as House Majority Floor Leader
During a recent House session, State Representative Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as the House Majority Floor Leader. Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) praised Seitz's dedication and ability to handle significant legislative initiatives.