House Agriculture Committee

The Ohio House Agriculture Committee has 19 members — 15 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 24 bills have been referred to it in the 136th General Assembly.

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Members

Committees are where most of the legislature's detailed work happens. After a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee, which holds hearings, takes testimony, and decides whether to send it back to the full chamber for a vote. The chair controls which bills are heard — so a bill can stall here without ever receiving a vote.

Chair
The head of a committee, typically a member of the majority party. They control the committee's agenda, schedule hearings, and preside over meetings.
Vice Chair
A member who assists the chair and presides in their absence. Some committees may have a Vice Chair for both the majority and minority parties.
Ranking Member
The highest-ranking member of the minority party on a committee.
Chair
Roy Klopfenstein
Roy Klopfenstein
District 82
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Vice Chair
Johnathan Newman
Johnathan Newman
District 80
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Ranking Member
Joseph A. Miller, III
Joseph A. Miller, III
District 53
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Angela N. King
Angela N. King
District 84
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Bob Peterson
Bob Peterson
District 91
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
District 6
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Diane Mullins
Diane Mullins
District 47
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Gary Click
Gary Click
District 88
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
James M. Hoops
James M. Hoops
District 81
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Jean Schmidt
Jean Schmidt
District 62
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Juanita O. Brent
Juanita O. Brent
District 18
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Kellie Deeter
Kellie Deeter
District 54
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Levi Dean
Levi Dean
District 71
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Mark Hiner
Mark Hiner
District 98
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Melanie Miller
Melanie Miller
District 67
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Rodney Creech
Rodney Creech
District 40
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Tim Barhorst
Tim Barhorst
District 85
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Ty Moore
Ty Moore
District 95
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Veronica Sims
Veronica Sims
District 33
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House

Bills

Bills referred to this committee. A bill must be reported out of committee before the full chamber can vote on it. Learn how committees handle bills. Select any bill to see its full history, sponsors, and how each member voted.

Regards possession of certain animals for commercial purposes
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 947
Type House Bill
Restrict the location of commercial apiaries
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 911
Type House Bill
Include maple syrup, maple product production to agriculture law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 733
Type House Bill
Establish provisions governing date rape drug testing devices
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 685
Type House Bill
Regards wolfdog hybrids, abatement of certain animal nuisances
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 676
Type House Bill
Regards registered veterinary technician authority
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 664
Type House Bill
Alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 621
Type House Bill
Prohibit financing the purchase of a dog or cat
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 620
Type House Bill
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