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

 
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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.

Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Bills: 15
  • Members: 8
Rules and Reference
  • Bills:
  • Members: 13
Housing
  • Bills: 6
  • Members: 7
Small Business and Economic Opportunity
  • Bills: 4
  • Members: 7
Judiciary
  • Bills: 58
  • Members: 7
Workforce Development
  • Bills: 10
  • Members: 6

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 Senate Rules
General Assembly 136
Number S. R. No. 17
Type Senate Resolution
Committee
Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 4
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee
Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource services
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 318
Type Senate Bill
Committee Education
Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource services
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 318
Type Senate Bill
Committee Education
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
Allow tax increment financing for police, firefighting facilities
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 307
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
Allow tax increment financing for police, firefighting facilities
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 307
Type Senate Bill
Committee Ways and Means
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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
Regards sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles, animals
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 393
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Regards sexually oriented offenses involving juveniles, animals
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 393
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Create the Blackout license plate
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 358
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 354
Type Senate Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards workers'' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 343
Type Senate Bill
Committee Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards Education and Workforce Return on Investment Initiative
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 328
Type Senate Bill
Committee Education
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 315
Type Senate Bill
Committee Finance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 281
Type Senate Bill
Committee Local Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 5/20/2026
Vote Result Passed
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