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House Children and Human Services Committee

The Ohio House Children and Human Services Committee has 14 members — 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 37 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

Andrea White

District 36

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Jodi Salvo

District 51

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Crystal Lett

District 11

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Ashley Bryant Bailey

District 26

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Darnell T. Brewer

District 22

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Gary Click

District 88

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Karen Brownlee

District 28

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Kellie Deeter

District 54

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Melanie Miller

District 67

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Mike Odioso

District 30

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Phil Plummer

District 39

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Sarah Fowler Arthur

District 99

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Sharon A. Ray

District 66

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Tracy M. Richardson

District 86

Political Party Republican

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.