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Tim Schaffer
OH Senate District 20
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Issue areas
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Economy & Taxes 16Government Operations & Budget 16Education 10Criminal Justice & Policing 9Labor & Employment 8Social Services & Welfare 7Civil Rights & Liberties 4Gun Policy 4Healthcare 4Housing 4Agriculture 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 2Environment & Energy 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Defense & Military 1Elections & Voting 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH Senate District 20 current
Ohio |
Republican | May 8, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| OH House District 77
Ohio |
Republican | — | May 8, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (321 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 223 — Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members | Yea | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — Authorize conveyance of state-owned land. | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 103 — Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 61 — Regards courts and court procedures | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 35 — Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adults | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 13 — Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic Trail | Yea | Oct 15, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Create the COSI specialty license plate | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 137 — Require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugs | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — Regards operating under the influence of marihuana, OVI evidence | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 27 — Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 96 — Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 57 — Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 10 — Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. Semiquincentennial | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Create the COSI specialty license plate | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 56 — Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial Highway | 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 | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 212 — Create Play Golf Ohio license plate | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — Designate John E. Gallagher Way | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 80 — Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27 | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial Highway | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability database | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 44 — Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (59 as lead sponsor)
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SB 202
OH · —
Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act
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SB 359
OH · —
Modify tax enforcement authority and sales tax exemption
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SB 360
OH · —
Allow treble damages for theft, fraud victims in an emergency
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SR 86
OH · —
Honoring the Bloom-Carroll High School FFA ag sales team on placing first at the 2025 Ohio FFA Ag Sales Competition.
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SR 52
OH · —
Honoring the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.
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SB 286
OH · —
Require cemeteries to relocate remains if gravestone relocated
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SR 257
OH · —
Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.
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SR 106
OH · —
Honoring Reagan Knapp on winning a 2025 State Wrestling Championship title.
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SR 172
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Honoring James C. Lilly for his service to the State of Ohio.
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SB 51
OH · —
Establish legislative oversight of executive unemployment action
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