B
Beth Lear
OH House District 61
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
Verify externally: Open States
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 523 — Enact the Future Educators Support Act | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 441 — Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 345 — Increase the penalties for voyeurism | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 339 — Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 163 — Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025 | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 263 — Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment Law | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 262 — Require construction contracts note variation from standard form | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 219 — Revise the law governing oil and gas wells | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 170 — Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 689 — Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 565 — Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 478 — Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 446 — Modify trust and probate laws | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 413 — Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 31 — Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations | Yea | May 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 408 — Relative to travel allowance. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 644 — Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program | Nay | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 423 — Regulate practice of surgical assistants, surgical technologists | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 393 — Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (25 as lead sponsor)
-
HB 262
OH · —
Designate Natural Family Month
-
HB 153
OH · —
Include state, district school board members on partisan ballot
-
HB 155
OH · —
Prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools
-
HB 498
OH · —
Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act
-
HB 320
OH · —
Require registration as a member of a political party for primary
-
HR 400
OH · —
Honoring Ashlynn Brokaw on securing a 2026 State Championship in girls wrestling.
-
HR 38
OH · —
In memory of Ross Allen Boggs, Jr.
-
HR 138
OH · —
Honoring Don Jones for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives.
-
HR 234
OH · —
In memory of Jack Cera.
-
HB 513
OH · —
Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects
Showing the 10 most recent.