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Senate Committee Hearings -- Judiciary
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gambling Panel Wraps Up Work, Eyes Recommendations
Monday, April 15, 2024

The leaders of an ad hoc panel formed to study gambling in Ohio say that any recommendations they offer will be put forward with existing Ohio business interests in mind.

Gaming Panel Urged To Make Several Law Changes
Thursday, April 11, 2024

A group formed to probe the state's gambling industry was asked again Thursday to lower the tax rate on sports betting receipts.

Senate Sends Breast-Feeding Juror Exemption To Governor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A proposal to excuse breast-feeding mothers from jury duty is now headed to the governor's desk, despite concerns raised by one Democrat in the upper chamber.

Path Forward For Spousal Rape Exception Bill Remains Unclear
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Long sought legislation to end a loophole in state law that makes spousal rape legal was heard for the first time in the Senate Wednesday.

Bill To Curb Lawsuits Resurfaces In Senate
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Two Republicans are taking another crack at ensuring protections against meritless lawsuits related to First Amendment rights, an effort last championed by now-Senate President Matt Huffman.

Lawmakers Question Move To Ban College Prop Bets
Thursday, March 28, 2024

The two lawmakers leading an ad hoc panel exploring gambling issues in the state are skeptical of a recent move to ban certain bets on college athletic competitions.

Gaming Panel Urged To Cut Sports Betting Tax Rate
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A group formed to probe the state's gambling industry was asked Wednesday to reduce the tax rate on sports betting receipts.

Lottery's Plan To Rebid Longtime Contract Prompts Questions
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Ohio Lottery Commission 's decision to move forward with a restrictive bidding process for operating the state's system prompted concerns Tuesday from a key member of an ad hoc gambling panel.

Proponents Suggest Tweaks For Inmate ID Card Bill
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

A plan to ensure former prisoners have documents needed to enter the workforce could be improved with a few minor changes, a handful of proponents told a Senate panel Tuesday.

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