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Beth Lear
OH House District 61
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 19Criminal Justice & Policing 14Economy & Taxes 14Healthcare 12Education 10Elections & Voting 7Social Services & Welfare 7Civil Rights & Liberties 5Defense & Military 5Labor & Employment 5Environment & Energy 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Agriculture 3Gun Policy 3Veterans Affairs 3Immigration 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1Other 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH House District 61 current
Ohio |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (311 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 27 — Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness Day | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 210 — Regards the sale of used catalytic converters | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 133 — Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 124 — Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — Modify tax deductions for 529 plan and ABLE account contributions | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 47 — Enact the Human Trafficking Prevention Act | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 8 — Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 31 — Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 133 — Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 101 — Support Cleveland’s offer to host the 2030 Special Olympics | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 204 — Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 131 — Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 127 — Permit schools to withhold directory information | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 86 — Enact the Gus Frangos Act | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 29 — Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — Modify tax deductions for 529 plan and ABLE account contributions | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — Designate Rutherford B. Hayes Day | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6 — Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial | Yea | May 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 114 — Regards age requirements for kindergarten admission | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 104 — Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 44 — Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5 — Enact the Repeat Offender Act | Yea | May 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 228 — Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 56 — Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (25 as lead sponsor)
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HB 262
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Designate Natural Family Month
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HB 153
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Include state, district school board members on partisan ballot
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HB 155
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Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools
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HB 498
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Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act
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HB 320
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Require registration as a member of a political party for primary
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HR 400
OH · —
Honoring Ashlynn Brokaw on securing a 2026 State Championship in girls wrestling.
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HR 38
OH · —
In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr.
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HR 138
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Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.
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HR 234
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In memory of Jack Cera.
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HB 513
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Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects
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