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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 295 — Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal cases | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 9 — Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 503 — Regards voter approval of municipal income tax reciprocity credit | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 103 — Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 10 — Regulate imitation meat and egg products | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removal | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 359 — Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 311 — Designate EMS week in Ohio | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 253 — License advanced practice respiratory therapists | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 21 — Enact the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 381 — Create the DoItForJack license plate | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 213 — Designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 148 — Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway | Yea | Nov 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 434 — Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — Create the escaped convict alert program | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16 | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hours | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 227 — Urge US DOJ to expedite connection of NCIC and NamUs | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 471 — Designate Deputy Larry Henderson Memorial Highway | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 433 — Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 386 — Require photo identification when applying for a marriage license | Yea | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 195 — Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code | Nay | Nov 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (25 as lead sponsor)
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HB 262
OH · —
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
OH · —
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
OH · —
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
OH · —
Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects
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