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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR 5 — Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements | Yea | May 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 184 — Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database | Yea | May 14, 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 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 29 — Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showers | Yea | May 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness Week | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 87 — No title provided | Yea | May 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 60 — Support moving NASA headquarters to Cleveland | Yea | May 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 126 — Prohibit certain public nuisance actions | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 57 — Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 130 — Regards Medicaid Estate Recovery Program notification requirement | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 60 — Support moving NASA headquarters to Cleveland | Yea | May 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Amend competitive retail electric service law | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Day | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 13 — To recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entirety of the island, and to memorialize the 50th anniversary of the… | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 166 — Designate Harriet Tubman Day | Yea | Apr 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 166 — Designate Harriet Tubman Day | Yea | Apr 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 33 — Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 81 — Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 80 — Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 65 — Enact the Agriculture Appreciation Act | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 33 — Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 94 — Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internet | Yea | Mar 26, 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
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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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