Meredith Craig

District 77
Chamber House
Political Party Republican
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/meredith-craig

Meredith Craig is serving in her first term as State Representative for Ohio House District 77, representing all of Wayne County. Born and raised in Wayne County, Meredith is a proud Wayne Township resident. She graduated from Smithville High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Malone University.

Meredith’s career in public service began after being accepted into the Legislative Service Commission fellowship, where she gained valuable experience working in the Ohio Senate. She later served as senior legislative aide to Representative Ron Amstutz, who previously represented the district she now serves, and held the role of Speaker Pro Tempore.

In 2015, Meredith graduated from the prestigious Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute, further enhancing her leadership skills and expanding her influence in the political sphere.

Her professional experience also spans across both the Kasich and DeWine administrations, where she worked in the Ohio Department of Insurance. Most recently, Meredith advocated for Ohio’s businesses as part of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

A committed community leader, Meredith is a Wooster Rotarian and actively involved in her local church, Hillside Baptist Church in Rittman. She is married to Ricky Craig, a deputy sheriff for Wayne County, and together they continue to support their community.

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Committee Membership

View the legislative committees and subcommittees on which this member of congress currently serves. These assignments indicate where the member focuses their legislative efforts, drafts bills, and conducts government oversight.

This section highlights the original bills and resolutions introduced by this member of congress. As the primary sponsor, the member acts as the chief advocate for these proposals, steering them through the legislative process to address specific policy goals and constituent needs.

General Assembly
Committee
Adopt the Zebra Swallowtail as the state butterfly
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 860
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 476
Type House Bill
Committee Finance
Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 133
Type House Bill
Committee Ways and Means
CA: Require identification to vote
General Assembly 136
Number S. J. R. No. 10
Type Senate Joint Resolution
Committee General Government
Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 639
Type House Bill
Committee Local Government
Create within the Dept of Insurance an all-payer claims database
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 716
Type House Bill
Committee Insurance
Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 500
Type House Bill
Committee Education
Designate Charlie Kirk Memorial Day
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 599
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
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Recent Votes

A comprehensive list of recent voting sessions. Each entry includes the bill number, a summary of the legislation, the member’s specific vote.

General Assembly
Committee
Create the Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass program
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 732
Type House Bill
Committee Arts, Athletics, and Tourism
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 689
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 565
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Create jury tampering offense; revise court intimidation offenses
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 478
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Modify trust and probate laws
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 446
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 413
Type House Bill
Committee Technology and Innovation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 413
Type House Bill
Committee Finance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 223
Type Senate Bill
Committee Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
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