134th Ohio General Assembly
The One Hundred Thirty-Fourth Ohio General Assembly is the current meeting of the Ohio state legislature, composed of the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. It convened in Columbus, Ohio on January 4, 2021 and is scheduled to adjourn December 31, 2022. The apportionment of legislative districts is based on the 2010 United States Census and 2011 redistricting plan. The Ohio Republican Party retained the majority in both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives.
| 134th Ohio General Assembly | |||||
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 Ohio Statehouse (2004) | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Term | January 4, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | ||||
| Ohio Senate | |||||
 Senate party standings | |||||
| Members | 33 (25 R, 8 D) | ||||
| President of the Senate | Matt Huffman | ||||
| President Pro Tempore | Jay Hottinger | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
| House of Representatives | |||||
 House party standings | |||||
| Members | 99 (64 R, 35 D) | ||||
| House Speaker | Robert Cupp | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
| Sessions | |||||
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Party summary
Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Changes in membership" section, below.
Senate
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous Assembly | 9 | 24 | 33 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 2021) | 8 | 25 | 33 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 24.2% | 75.8% | ||
House of Representatives
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | Vacant | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous Assembly | 38 | 61 | 99 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 2021) | 35 | 64 | 99 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 35.4% | 64.6% | ||
Leadership
Senate
- Senate President: Matt Huffman[1]
- President Pro Tempore: Jay Hottinger[1]
- Majority (Republican) leadership
- Majority Floor Leader: Kirk Schuring[1]
- Majority Whip: Rob McColley[1]
- Minority (Democratic) leadership
- Senate Minority Leader: Kenny Yuko[1]
- Assistant Minority Leader: Cecil Thomas[1]
- Minority Whip: Nickie Antonio[1]
- Assistant Minority Whip: Tina Maharath[1]
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House: Robert Cupp[2]
- Speaker Pro Tempore: Tim Ginter[2]
- Majority (Republican) leadership
- Majority Floor Leader: Bill Seitz[2]
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Rick Carfagna[2]
- Majority Whip: Don Jones[2]
- Assistant Majority Whip: Cindy Abrams[2]
- Minority (Democratic) leadership
- House Minority Leader: Emilia Sykes[3]
- Assistant Minority Leader: Kristin Boggs[3]
- Minority Whip: Paula Hicks-Hudson[3]
- Assistant Minority Whip: Richard Brown[3]
Membership
Senate
| District | Senator | Party | Residence | First elected | Term Limited |
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| 1 | Rob McColley | Republican | Napoleon | 2017 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 2 | Theresa Gavarone | Republican | Bowling Green | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 3 | Tina Maharath | Democratic | Canal Winchester | 2018 | 2026 |
| 4 | George Lang | Republican | West Chester | 2020 | 2028 |
| 5 | Steve Huffman | Republican | Tipp City | 2018 | 2026 |
| 6 | Niraj Antani | Republican | Miamisburg | 2020 | 2028 |
| 7 | Steve Wilson | Republican | Maineville | 2017 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 8 | Louis Blessing | Republican | Colerain Township | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 9 | Cecil Thomas | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
| 10 | Bob Hackett | Republican | London | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 11 | Theresa Fedor | Democratic | Toledo | 2018 | 2026 |
| 12 | Matt Huffman | Republican | Lima | 2016 | 2024 |
| 13 | Nathan Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2018 | 2026 |
| 14 | Terry Johnson | Republican | McDermott | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 15 | Hearcel Craig | Democratic | Columbus | 2018 | 2026 |
| 16 | Stephanie Kunzie | Republican | Columbus | 2016 | 2024 |
| 17 | Bob Peterson | Republican | Jasper Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 18 | Jerry Cirino | Republican | Kirtland | 2020 | 2028 |
| 19 | Andrew Brenner | Republican | Powell | 2018 | 2026 |
| 20 | Tim Schaffer | Republican | Lancaster | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 21 | Sandra Williams | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
| 22 | Mark Romanchuk | Republican | Ontario | 2020 | 2028 |
| 23 | Nickie Antonio | Democratic | Lakewood | 2018 | 2026 |
| 24 | Matt Dolan | Republican | Chagrin Falls | 2016 | 2024 |
| 25 | Kenny Yuko | Democratic | Richmond Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
| 26 | Bill Reineke | Republican | Eden Township | 2020 | 2028 |
| 27 | Kristina Roegner | Republican | Hudson | 2018 | 2026 |
| 28 | Vernon Sykes | Democratic | Akron | 2016 | 2024 |
| 29 | Kirk Schuring | Republican | Canton | 2018 | 2026 |
| 30 | Frank Hoagland | Republican | Adena | 2016 | 2024 |
| 31 | Jay Hottinger | Republican | Newark | 2014 | 2022 |
| 32 | Sandra O'Brien | Republican | Rome | 2020 | 2028 |
| 33 | Michael Rulli | Republican | Salem | 2018 | 2026 |
House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party | Residence | First Elected | Term Limited |
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| 1 | Scott Wiggam | Republican | Wooster | 2016 | 2024 |
| 2 | Marilyn John | Republican | Shelby | 2020 | 2028 |
| 3 | Haraz Ghanbari | Republican | Perrysburg | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 4 | Robert Cupp | Republican | Shawnee Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 5 | Tim Ginter | Republican | Salem | 2014 | 2022 |
| 6 | Phil Robinson | Democratic | Cleveland | 2018 | 2026 |
| 7 | Tom Patton | Republican | Strongsville | 2016 | 2024 |
| 8 | Kent Smith | Democratic | Euclid | 2014 | 2022 |
| 9 | Janine Boyd | Democratic | Cleveland Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
| 10 | Terrence Upchurch | Democratic | Cleveland | 2018 | 2026 |
| 11 | Stephanie Howse | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
| 12 | Juanita Brent | Democratic | Cleveland | 2018 | 2026 |
| 13 | Michael Skindell | Democratic | Lakewood | 2018 | 2026 |
| 14 | Bride Rose Sweeney | Democratic | Cleveland | 2018 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 15 | Jeffery Crossman | Democratic | Parma | 2018 | 2026 |
| 16 | Monique Smith | Democratic | Fairview Park | 2020 | 2028 |
| 17 | Adam Miller | Democratic | Columbus | 2016 | 2024 |
| 18 | Kristin Boggs | Democratic | Columbus | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 19 | Mary Lightbody | Democratic | Westerville | 2018 | 2026 |
| 20 | Richard Brown | Democratic | Canal Winchester | 2017 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 21 | Beth Liston | Democratic | Dublin | 2018 | 2026 |
| 22 | David Leland | Democratic | Columbus | 2014 | 2022 |
| 23 | Laura Lanese | Republican | Grove City | 2016 | 2024 |
| 24 | Allison Russo | Democratic | Upper Arlington | 2018 | 2026 |
| 25 | Dontavius Jarrells | Democratic | Columbus | 2020 | 2028 |
| 26 | Erica Crawley | Democratic | Columbus | 2018 | 2026 |
| 27 | Tom Brinkman | Republican | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
| 28 | Jessica Miranda | Democratic | Forest Park | 2018 | 2026 |
| 29 | Cindy Abrams | Republican | Harrison | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 30 | Bill Seitz | Republican | Green Township | 2016 | 2024 |
| 31 | Brigid Kelly | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2016 | 2024 |
| 32 | Catherine Ingram | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2016 | 2024 |
| 33 | Sedrick Denson | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2018 | 2026 |
| 34 | Emilia Sykes | Democratic | Akron | 2014 | 2022 |
| 35 | Tavia Galonski | Democratic | Akron | 2017 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 36 | Bob Young | Republican | Green | 2020 | 2028 |
| 37 | Casey Weinstein | Democratic | Hudson | 2018 | 2026 |
| 38 | Bill Roemer | Republican | Richfield | 2018 | 2026 |
| 39 | Willis Blackshear, Jr. | Democratic | Dayton | 2020 | 2028 |
| 40 | Phil Plummer | Republican | Dayton | 2018 | 2026 |
| 41 | Andrea White | Republican | Kettering | 2020 | 2028 |
| 42 | Tom Young | Republican | Miamisburg | 2020 | 2028 |
| 43 | Rodney Creech | Republican | West Alexandria | 2020 | 2028 |
| 44 | Paula Hicks-Hudson | Democratic | Toledo | 2018 | 2026 |
| 45 | Lisa Sobecki | Democratic | Toledo | 2018 | 2026 |
| 46 | Michael Sheehy | Democratic | Oregon | 2013 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 47 | Derek Merrin | Republican | Waterville | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 48 | Scott Oelslager | Republican | North Canton | 2018 | 2026 |
| 49 | Tom West | Democratic | Canton | 2016 | 2024 |
| 50 | Reggie Stoltzfus | Republican | Paris Township | 2018 | 2026 |
| 51 | Sara Carruthers | Republican | Hamilton | 2018 | 2026 |
| 52 | Jennifer Gross | Republican | West Chester | 2020 | 2028 |
| 53 | Thomas Hall | Republican | Madison Township | 2020 | 2028 |
| 54 | Paul Zeltwanger | Republican | Mason | 2014 | 2022 |
| 55 | Gayle Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2018 | 2026 |
| 56 | Joe Miller | Democratic | Amherst | 2018 | 2026 |
| 57 | Dick Stein | Republican | Norwalk | 2016 | 2024 |
| 58 | Michele Lepore-Hagan | Democratic | Youngstown | 2014 | 2022 |
| 59 | Alessandro Cutrona | Republican | Canfield | 2020 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 60 | Daniel Troy | Democratic | Willowick | 2020 | 2028 |
| 61 | Jamie Callender | Republican | Concord Township | 2018 | 2026 |
| 62 | Scott Lipps | Republican | Franklin | 2016 | 2024 |
| 63 | Mike Loychik | Republican | Cortland | 2020 | 2028 |
| 64 | Michael O'Brien | Democratic | Warren | 2014 | 2022 |
| 65 | Jean Schmidt | Republican | Loveland | 2020 | 2028 |
| 66 | Adam Bird | Republican | New Richmond | 2020 | 2028 |
| 67 | Kris Jordan | Republican | Powell | 2018 | 2026 |
| 68 | Rick Carfagna | Republican | Westerville | 2016 | 2024 |
| 69 | Sharon Ray | Republican | Wadsworth | 2020 | 2028 |
| 70 | Darrell Kick | Republican | Loudonville | 2016 | 2024 |
| 71 | Mark Fraizer | Republican | Newark | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 72 | Larry Householder | Republican | Glenford | 2016 | 2024 |
| 73 | Brian Lampton | Republican | Beavercreek | 2020 | 2028 |
| 74 | Bill Dean | Republican | Xenia | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 75 | Gail Pavliga | Republican | Atwater | 2020 | 2028 |
| 76 | Diane Grendell | Republican | Chesterland | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 77 | Jeffrey LaRe | Republican | Violet Township | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 78 | Brian Stewart | Republican | Ashville | 2020 | 2028 |
| 79 | Kyle Koehler | Republican | German Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 80 | Jena Powell | Republican | Arcanum | 2018 | 2026 |
| 81 | James Hoops | Republican | Napoleon | 2018 | 2026 |
| 82 | Craig Riedel | Republican | Defiance | 2016 | 2024 |
| 83 | Jon Cross | Republican | Kenton | 2018 | 2026 |
| 84 | Susan Manchester | Republican | Waynesfield | 2018 | 2026 |
| 85 | Nino Vitale | Republican | Union Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 86 | Tracy Richardson | Republican | Marysville | 2018 | 2026 |
| 87 | Riordan McClain | Republican | Upper Sandusky | 2018 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 88 | Gary Click | Republican | Fremont | 2020 | 2028 |
| 89 | Douglas Swearingen, Jr. | Republican | Huron | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 90 | Brian Baldridge | Republican | Cherry Fork | 2018 | 2026 |
| 91 | Shane Wilkin | Republican | Lynchburg | 2018 (Appt.) | 2026 |
| 92 | Mark Johnson | Republican | Chillicothe | 2020 | 2028 |
| 93 | Jason Stephens | Republican | Kitts Hill | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 94 | Jay Edwards | Republican | Nelsonville | 2016 | 2024 |
| 95 | Don Jones | Republican | Freeport | 2018 | 2026 |
| 96 | Ron Ferguson | Republican | Wintersville | 2020 | 2028 |
| 97 | Adam Holmes | Republican | Nashport | 2019 (Appt.) | 2028 |
| 98 | Brett Hillyer | Republican | Uhrichsville | 2018 | 2026 |
| 99 | Sarah Fowler | Republican | Geneva | 2020 | 2028 |
Changes in membership
Senate
| District | Predecessor | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor
seated |
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House of Representatives
| District | Predecessor | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor
seated |
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Committees
Listed alphabetically by chamber, including Chairperson and Ranking Member.
Senate
| Committee | Chair | Ranking Member |
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| Agriculture and Natural Resources | Tim Schaffer | Theresa Fedor |
| Energy and Public Utilities | Bob Peterson | Sandra Williams |
| Finance | Matt Dolan | Vernon Sykes |
| Financial Institutions and Technology | Steve Wilson | Tina Maharath |
| Government Oversight and Reform | Kristina Roegner | Hearcel Craig |
| Health | Steve Huffman | Nickie Antonio |
| Insurance | Bob Hackett | Hearcel Craig |
| Judiciary | Nathan Manning | Cecil Thomas |
| Local Government and Elections | Theresa Gavarone | Tina Maharath |
| Primary and Secondary Education | Andrew Brenner | Theresa Fedor |
| Rules and Reference | Matt Huffman | Kenny Yuko |
| Small Business and Economic Opportunity | Michael Rulli | Vernon Sykes |
| Transportation | Stephanie Kunzie | Nickie Antonio |
| Veterans and Public Safety | Frank Hoagland | Cecil Thomas |
| Ways and Means | Louis Blessing | Sandra Williams |
| Workforce and Higher Education | Terry Johnson | Sandra Williams |
House of Representatives
| Committee | Chair | Ranking Member |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Conservation | Kyle Koehler | |
| Armed Services and Veterans Affairs | Mike Loychik | |
| Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports | Sara Carruthers | |
| Civil Justice | Brett Hillyer | |
| Commerce and Labor | Dick Stein | |
| Criminal Justice | Jeffrey LaRe | |
| Economic and Workforce Development | Jay Edwards | |
| Energy and Natural Resources | Jason Stephens | |
| Families, Aging and Human Services | Susan Manchester | |
| Finance | Scott Oelslager | |
| Financial Institutions | Kris Jordan | |
| Government Oversight | Shane Wilkin | |
| Health | Scott Lipps | |
| Higher Education and Career Readiness | Laura Lanese | |
| Infrastructure and Rural Development | Reggie Stoltzfus | |
| Insurance | Tom Brinkman | |
| Primary and Secondary Education | Gayle Manning | |
| Public Utilities | James Hoops | |
| Rules and Reference | Robert Cupp | |
| State and Local Government | Scott Wiggam | |
| Technology and Innovation | Mark Fraizer | |
| Transportation and Public Safety | Brian Baldridge | |
| Ways and Means | Derek Merrin |
See also
References
- Twitter, Andrew Cass ACass@News-Herald com @AndrewCassNH on. "Kenny Yuko to continue as Ohio Senate Minority Leader". The News-Herald. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- "Majority Leadership | Ohio House of Representatives". www.ohiohouse.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- "Minority Leadership | Ohio House of Representatives". www.ohiohouse.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- "Committees | The Ohio Senate". ohiosenate.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- "Committees". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
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