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House Commerce and Labor Committee

The Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee has 14 members — 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 29 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

Mark Johnson

District 92

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Beth Lear

District 61

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Lauren McNally

District 58

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Cindy Abrams

District 29

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Erika White

District 41

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

James M. Hoops

District 81

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Juanita O. Brent

District 18

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Justin Pizzulli

District 90

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Levi Dean

District 71

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Matthew Kishman

District 50

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Rodney Creech

District 40

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Tex Fischer

District 59

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Thaddeus J. Claggett

District 68

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Tristan Rader

District 13

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.