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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 55 — Revise fees for the administration of a probate estate | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 27 — Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Amend competitive retail electric service law | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | pass | 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 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Amend competitive retail electric service law | Yea | Mar 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — Eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 54 — Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 50 — Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 38 — Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — Eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act | Yea | Mar 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 64 — Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 13 — Designate Roy Rogers Day | Yea | Mar 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 54 — Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 43 — Waive minimum instructional hours for specified high school | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 5 — No title provided | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4 — Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 25 — No title provided | Yea | Feb 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 5 — Convene in joint session of Senate and House | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 4 — Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 24 — Relative to travel allowance. | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law | Yea | Feb 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 9 — To adopt the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 136th General Assembly. | Yea | Jan 23, 2025 | fail | 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
OH · —
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
OH · —
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
OH · —
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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