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Anita Somani
OH House District 8
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 23Civil Rights & Liberties 15Economy & Taxes 15Government Operations & Budget 15Criminal Justice & Policing 13Social Services & Welfare 12Education 11Labor & Employment 10Technology & Privacy 9Other 6Environment & Energy 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Elections & Voting 4Gun Policy 4Housing 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Agriculture 2Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 2Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH House District 8 current
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 11
Ohio |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (258 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 455 — Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 433 — Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 292 — Establish the Ohio Defense Commission | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 210 — Regards the sale of used catalytic converters | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 105 — Revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 10 — CA: Require identification to vote | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 472 — Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 479 — Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 692 — Revise the household sewage treatment system law | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 667 — Enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 611 — Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 585 — Regards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 459 — Enact Katelyn's Law | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 450 — Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 315 — Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 276 — Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 750 — Regards PACE program site expansion | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 692 — Revise the household sewage treatment system law | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 567 — Modify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 563 — Regulate ticket sales | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 40 — Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 35 — Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure | Nay | Jun 10, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (22 as lead sponsor)
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HB 713
OH · —
Regards adoption advertising and facilitation
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HB 904
OH · —
Establish a reinsurance program
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HB 905
OH · —
Prohibit common ownership of certain health care entities
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HB 836
OH · —
Require physicians to sign death certificates electronically
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HR 38
OH · —
In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr.
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HR 138
OH · —
Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.
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HJR 4
OH · —
CA:Reconcile same sex marriage law; right to interracial marriage
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HB 169
OH · —
Designate International Women's Day in Ohio
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HR 234
OH · —
In memory of Jack Cera.
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HB 337
OH · —
Require firearm sale by federal dealer to include trigger lock
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