Michele Reynolds

District 3
Chamber Senate
Political Party Republican
https://ohiosenate.gov/members/michele-reynolds

Senator Michele Reynolds is serving her first term in the Ohio Senate. She represents the people of Madison and Pickaway counties as well as the residents of Franklin County in Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Grove City, Groveport, Lockbourne, Obetz, Galloway, Urbancrest, Prairie Township, Jackson Township, Madison Township, Truro Township, Hamilton Township, Franklin Township, Jefferson Township, and portions of Columbus.

As a lifelong resident of Ohio, Senator Reynolds has an extensive background representing the community, including serving on the Madison Township Board of Trustees. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Urban Studies from the University of Akron, a Master of Law from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from CICA International University, and Seminary, and All But Dissertation for her earned doctorate degree in Business Administration from Northcentral University. She attended Hondros College and is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Ohio, specializing in Commercial Real Estate.

Senator Reynolds has received multiple awards for her outreach work and humanitarian efforts. In 2016, she was bestowed with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from former President Barack Obama. In 2018, she was conferred an honorary Doctorate degree in Humanities from CICA University and International Seminary. In 2019, she was inducted into the Ohio Commodores and received a 2019 Central Ohio Social Justice Award for Outstanding Leadership.

In addition to her public service, Senator Reynolds is a third-generation business owner and non-profit CEO. She and her husband pastor a church in Franklin County called The Destiny Center. Senator Reynolds and Rick have six children and reside in Canal Winchester.

Committee Assignments:

  • Housing, Chair
  • Judiciary, Vice Chair
  • Workforce Development, Vice Chair
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Rules and Reference
  • Small Business and Economic Opportunity

 
District Map

Committee Membership

Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Bills: 11
  • Members: 8
Rules and Reference
  • Bills:
  • Members: 13
Housing
  • Bills: 5
  • Members: 7
Small Business and Economic Opportunity
  • Bills: 4
  • Members: 7
Judiciary
  • Bills: 52
  • Members: 7
Workforce Development
  • Bills: 10
  • Members: 6
General Assembly
Committee
Adopt Senate Rules
General Assembly 136
Number S. R. No. 17
Type Senete Resolution
Committee
Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 4
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee
Allow partial property tax deferral for eligible homeowners
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 275
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Allow suppression of eviction records in certain circumstances
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 204
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Apply to Congress: Constitutional Convention for certain purposes
General Assembly 136
Number S. J. R. No. 3
Type Senate Joint Resolution
Committee General Government
Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 205
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Authorize residential stability zones with property tax exemption
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 42
Type Senate Bill
Committee Local Government
Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025.
General Assembly 136
Number S. R. No. 41
Type Senete Resolution
Committee
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Recent Votes

General Assembly
Committee
Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment Law
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 263
Type Senate Bill
Committee Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Require construction contracts note variation from standard form
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 262
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 229
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards recording of certain real property documents
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 101
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 87
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidation
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 87
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 63
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 9
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 9
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Vote Yes
Vote Date 3/4/2026
Vote Result Passed
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