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House Rules and Reference Committee

The Ohio House Rules and Reference Committee has 12 members — 8 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 237 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

Matt Huffman

District 78

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Gayle Manning

District 52

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Dani Isaacsohn

District 24

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Adam C. Bird

District 63

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Beryl Piccolantonio

District 4

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Desiree Tims

District 38

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Josh Williams

District 44

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Marilyn S. John

District 76

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Nick Santucci

District 64

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Phil Plummer

District 39

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.

District 19

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Riordan T. McClain

District 87

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.