State Rep. Beth Lear
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Recent News About State Rep. Beth Lear
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Ohio's fall hunting season opens in September; new law lowers age for senior discounts
State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) announced that Ohio’s fall hunting season will officially begin in September.
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Beth Lear attends White House leadership conference with Ohio lawmakers
State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) participated in the White House State Leadership Conference last week.
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Mount Vernon athletes celebrated as wrestling state champions
State Representative Beth Lear of Galena has recognized Ashlynn Brokaw and Alex Taylor from Mount Vernon High School for their achievements as state champions in wrestling.
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Ohio House passes agriculture appreciation act with unanimous support
State Representative Beth Lear from Galena announced the passage of House Bill 65, known as the Agriculture Appreciation Act, by the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Ohio House passes bill aiming to boost power generation
State Representative Beth Lear, a Republican from Galena, has cast her vote in favor of House Bill 15.
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Ohio representative supports bills on education reform, tax transparency, transport funding
Representative Beth Lear of Galena has voted in favor of three significant pieces of legislation: Senate Bill 1, House Bill 28, and Sub.
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Ohio house passes comprehensive transportation budget without tax increases
State Representative Beth Lear, a Republican from Galena, cast her vote in favor of House Bill 54, the House's version of the State Transportation Budget.
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Ohio legislature approves Braden’s Law targeting sextortion crimes
The Ohio General Assembly has unanimously approved House Bill 531, known as Braden's Law.
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Ohio governor signs student bathroom privacy act into law
On Tuesday, the Protect All Students Act was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine.
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Ohio House passes Never Alone Act ensuring patient advocacy
The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 236, known as the Never Alone Act. The bill's sponsors, State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena), announced the legislation, which aims to ensure that every patient in a hospital, nursing home, or other congregate care setting has access to an advocate, particularly during health emergencies.
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House committee begins hearings on bill targeting sextortion
COLUMBUS—The House Criminal Justice Committee today commenced hearings on House Bill 531, known as Braden’s Law, according to bill sponsors State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). The proposed legislation aims to criminalize sextortion in Ohio.
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House Committee Approves Protect All Students Act
COLUMBUS – The House Higher Education Committee has approved House Bill 183, known as the Protect All Students Act, sponsored by State Representatives Adam Bird and Beth Lear. The legislation aims to protect all students in Ohio schools by mandating the designation of facilities for the exclusive use of students based on their biological sex."The bottom line of this legislation is to protect students. I don’t see that as a controversial issue,” emphasized Bird. He further explained, “Many Ohioans don't want their local schools to allow the opposite sex into a restroom or...
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Lear Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Double Taxation on Food Delivery Applications
State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) has introduced House Bill 424, a legislative initiative aimed at addressing the issue of double taxation on food delivery applications such as Instacart and Uber Eats. The bill seeks to simplify the taxation process and eliminate the excess taxes being paid by these companies.In a statement, Lear emphasized the need for updating the tax system in response to the evolving economy. She stated, "As the economy continues to evolve, we need to update our tax system." Lear highlighted that the collaboration with Senator Tim Schaffer and...
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Ohio Representatives Propose 'Election Integrity Act' to Enhance Political Party Declarations
COLUMBUS- State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) have introduced the 'Election Integrity Act,' aimed at modifying the process for voters and candidates to declare a political party in Ohio.House Bill 437, the centerpiece of the proposal, mandates that voters declare their political party affiliation at least 90 days before participating in their chosen party’s primary election. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that a candidate must have voted within the same party they are representing on the ballot in the previous primary election....
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Lear Votes in Favor of SAFE Act Veto Override
In a bold move, State Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) has expressed her resolute support for the override of Governor DeWine's veto of House Bill 68, known as the SAFE Act and Save Women's Sports Act. This legislation has garnered significant attention and debate, particularly regarding its implications on the rights of vulnerable children and women's and girls' sports.Representative Lear firmly stands behind the decision to override the veto, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of both children and women in sports. She stated, "For the sake of...
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Lear, Lorenz Introduce Road Naming Bill to Honor Veterans
State Representatives Beth Lear and Brian Lorenz have introduced House Bill 294, a piece of legislation that aims to honor veterans by designating a specific stretch of Interstate Route 71 as the "Delaware County Veterans Memorial Highway." The designated area will cover the north and southbound lanes of the highway between State Route 36 and the border of Delaware and Morrow counties.Representative Lear, who is also a veteran, expressed her pride in being able to recognize the service of fellow veterans in her home county. She stated, "As a veteran myself, it is a great...