House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee

The Ohio House Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee has 13 members — 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 10 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
Melanie Miller
Melanie Miller
District 67
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Vice Chair
Mark Hiner
Mark Hiner
District 98
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Ranking Member
Dontavius L. Jarrells
Dontavius L. Jarrells
District 1
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Adam Mathews
Adam Mathews
District 56
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
D. J. Swearingen
D. J. Swearingen
District 89
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
David Thomas
David Thomas
District 65
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Haraz N. Ghanbari
District 75
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Jeff LaRe
Jeff LaRe
District 73
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Kellie Deeter
Kellie Deeter
District 54
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Lauren McNally
Lauren McNally
District 58
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Michele Grim
Michele Grim
District 43
Political Party Democrat
Chamber House
Monica Robb Blasdel
Monica Robb Blasdel
District 79
Political Party Republican
Chamber House
Terrence Upchurch
Terrence Upchurch
District 20
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.

Designate Devo Day
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 866
Type House Bill
Expand youth access to soccer
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 839
Type House Bill
Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 732
Type House Bill
Congratulate USA''s Olympic hockey teams on their victories
General Assembly 136
Number H. C. R. No. 37
Type House Concurrent Resolution
Regards broadcasts of school interscholastic athletic contests
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 697
Type House Bill
Regards staffing in athletic facilities with AED, CPR training
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 687
Type House Bill
Designate the walleye as the official fish of the state
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 312
Type House Bill
Create the Ohio Sports Commission
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 255
Type House Bill
Support Cleveland''s offer to host the 2030 Special Olympics
General Assembly 136
Number H. R. No. 101
Type House Resolution
Authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 138
Type House Bill