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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 247 — Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 207 — Designate Male Wellness Month and Take Your Dad to the Doctor Day | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 168 — Regards motivation or purpose to commit criminal child enticement | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 141 — Regards prescribed pediatric extended care centers | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 122 — Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 116 — Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — Create the escaped convict alert program | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 20 — Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 159 — Relative to travel allowance. | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 153 — Relative to the election of Ty Moore to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of… | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 122 — Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6 — Revise building inspection law | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 147 — Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris laws | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and services | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 8 — Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 7 — Support American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Buckeye Girls State | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 246 — Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 244 — Designate Women's History Month | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 31 — Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 10 — Regulate imitation meat and egg products | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — Enact the School Bus Safety Act | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 246 — Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verify | Yea | Jun 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 100 — Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulations | Yea | Jun 4, 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
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
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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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