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: 13
  • Members: 8
Rules and Reference
  • Bills:
  • Members: 13
Housing
  • Bills: 5
  • Members: 7
Small Business and Economic Opportunity
  • Bills: 4
  • Members: 7
Judiciary
  • Bills: 56
  • Members: 7
Workforce Development
  • Bills: 10
  • Members: 6
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 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
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Recent Votes

General Assembly
Committee
Designate Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial Hwy
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 364
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officers
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 321
Type Senate Bill
Committee Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 320
Type Senate Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery device
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 462
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controls
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 278
Type Senate Bill
Committee Local Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 393
Type House Bill
Committee Community Revitalization
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 162
Type Senate Bill
Committee Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/15/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 181
Type Senate Bill
Committee Agriculture and Natural Resources
Vote Yes
Vote Date 4/14/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
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