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House General Government Committee

The Ohio House General Government Committee has 14 members — 9 Republicans and 5 Democrats. 94 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

Sharon A. Ray

District 66

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Jeff LaRe

District 73

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Juanita O. Brent

District 18

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Adam C. Bird

District 63

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ashley Bryant Bailey

District 26

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

C. Allison Russo

District 7

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Desiree Tims

District 38

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Eric Synenberg

District 21

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Gayle Manning

District 52

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Kevin D. Miller

District 69

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Marilyn S. John

District 76

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Phil Plummer

District 39

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Riordan T. McClain

District 87

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Scott Oelslager

District 48

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.