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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 434 — Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 316 — Designate MSGT Norman Michael Kilbarger Memorial Highway | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 309 — Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain funds | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 260 — Regards courts and court procedures | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 229 — Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 170 — Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 129 — Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 129 — Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 309 — Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain funds | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — Modify excavation requirements | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 57 — Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | Yea | Oct 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 20 — Honor the United States Navy; commemorate its 250th anniversary | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 139 — Honor Pope Leo XIV, to highlight his life and accomplishments | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 440 — Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 293 — Designate NASA Day of Remembrance | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 259 — Designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 256 — Relative to travel allowance. | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Jul 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 172 — Relative to the election of the minority leader, the assistant minority leader, and the minority whip for the 136th General Assembly of… | Nay | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 81 — Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Jun 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 138 — Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services laws | Yea | Jun 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 114 — Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citations | Yea | Jun 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 13 — Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail | Yea | Jun 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 147 — Investigate East Palestine train derailment and EPA response | Yea | Jun 18, 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
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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
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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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