Tim Barhorst

District 85
Chamber House
Political Party Republican
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/tim-barhorst

State Representative Tim Barhorst is currently serving his first term as State Representative for the 85th Ohio House District, which includes Shelby and Champaign Counties and the southern portion of Logan County. He is a true conservative, a small businessman, and a community leader born and raised in Fort Loramie, Ohio.

Representative Barhorst is the founder and President of Business Partners, Inc., which serves the Ohio and Midwest marketplaces as a full-service comprehensive employee benefit and financial planning group. He has been a licensed Ohio Life and Health agent and Series 6 securities registered representative for almost three decades.

Additionally, he has served as the Legislative Chairman for the Ohio Association of Health Underwriters and Media Relations Chairman for the National Association of Health Underwriters Midwest Region. Proud to invest in his community, Representative Barhorst also owns and operates Behm’s Restaurant on Grand Lake Saint Marys.

Representative Barhorst is a member of Saint Michael’s Church in Fort Loramie and enjoys watching his son Alex play football, hockey, baseball, dirt biking, boating, live music, and supporting Ohio State Athletics.
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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
  • Bills: 23
  • Members: 14
Insurance
  • Bills: 53
  • Members: 13
Health
  • Bills: 74
  • Members: 13
Medicaid
  • Bills: 13
  • Members: 18

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
Add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 36
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 339
Type House Bill
Committee Transportation
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 433
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Applies to Congress for a Convention of the States
General Assembly 136
Number H. J. R. No. 2
Type House Joint Resolution
Committee Government Oversight
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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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