HB 79 is sponsored by Bride Rose Sweeney (Democratic), Casey Weinstein (Democratic), Dani Isaacsohn (Democratic), James M. Hoops (Republican), Roy Klopfenstein (Republican), Terrence Upchurch (Democratic), Lauren McNally (Democratic), Sean P. Brennan (Democratic), Adam Miller, A., Munira Abdullahi (Democratic), Juanita O. Brent (Democratic), Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic), Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic), Beth Liston (Democratic), Monica Robb Blasdel (Republican), C. Allison Russo (Democratic), Anita Somani (Democratic), Daniel P. Troy (Democratic), Jodi Whitted, Dave Dobos, Jon Cross, Richard D. Brown, Michael J. Skindell, Richard Dell'Aquila, Sara P. Carruthers, and Bill Seitz.

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Ohio 135th General Assembly Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 14 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 79 — Permit electric distribution utility establish certain portfolios

Last action November 12, 2024 — Refer to Committee

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

November 12, 2024
Refer to Committee
July 02, 2024
Introduced
June 26, 2024
Passed
June 21, 2023
Reported
February 28, 2023
Refer to Committee
February 27, 2023
Introduced

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on · 46 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic
Bill Seitz

Not signed on (108)

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Votes

Pass

June 26, 2024

Passed 50 Yea · 46 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	14	34	0	0
Democratic	21	3	0	0
Unaffiliated	15	9	0	0
Total	50	46	0	0
% of votes cast	52%	48%	0%	0%

How each member voted (96)

Member	Party	Vote
Adam C. Miller	—	Yea
Bill Dean	—	Nay
Bill Seitz	—	Yea
Brett Hudson Hillyer	—	Yea
Darrell Kick	—	Nay
Dave Dobos	—	Yea
Derek Merrin	—	Nay
Dick Stein	—	Yea
Don Jones	—	Yea
Elliot Forhan	—	Yea
Gail K. Pavliga	—	Yea
Jay Edwards	—	Nay
Jena Powell	—	Nay
Jodi Whitted	—	Yea
Jon Cross	—	Yea
Michael J. Skindell	—	Yea
Mike Loychik	—	Nay
P. Scott Lipps	—	Nay
Reggie Stoltzfus	—	Nay
Richard D. Brown	—	Yea
Richard Dell'Aquila	—	Yea
Sara P. Carruthers	—	Yea
Scott Wiggam	—	Nay
Sedrick Denson	—	Yea
Anita Somani	Democratic	Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio	Democratic	Yea
Beth Liston	Democratic	Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney	Democratic	Yea
C. Allison Russo	Democratic	Yea
Casey Weinstein	Democratic	Yea
Cecil Thomas	Democratic	Nay
Dani Isaacsohn	Democratic	Yea
Daniel P. Troy	Democratic	Yea
Darnell T. Brewer	Democratic	Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells	Democratic	Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr.	Democratic	Nay
Ismail Mohamed	Democratic	Yea
Juanita O. Brent	Democratic	Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey	Democratic	Yea
Lauren McNally	Democratic	Yea
Michele Grim	Democratic	Yea
Munira Abdullahi	Democratic	Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Rachel B. Baker	Democratic	Yea
Sean P. Brennan	Democratic	Nay
Terrence Upchurch	Democratic	Yea
Veronica R. Sims	Democratic	Yea
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.	Democratic	Yea
Adam C. Bird	Republican	Nay
Adam Holmes	Republican	Yea
Adam Mathews	Republican	Nay
Al Cutrona	Republican	Nay
Andrea White	Republican	Yea
Angela N. King	Republican	Nay
Bernard Willis	Republican	Nay
Beth Lear	Republican	Nay
Bill Roemer	Republican	Nay
Bob Peterson	Republican	Nay
Brian Lampton	Republican	Yea
Brian Lorenz	Republican	Nay
Brian Stewart	Republican	Nay
Cindy Abrams	Republican	Yea
D. J. Swearingen	Republican	Nay
Gary Click	Republican	Nay
Gayle Manning	Republican	Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari	Republican	Nay
Jack K. Daniels	Republican	Nay
James M. Hoops	Republican	Yea
Jamie Callender	Republican	Yea
Jason Stephens	Republican	Yea
Jean Schmidt	Republican	Nay
Jeff LaRe	Republican	Nay
Jennifer Gross	Republican	Nay
Jim Thomas	Republican	Yea
Josh Williams	Republican	Nay
Marilyn John	Republican	Nay
Mark Johnson	Republican	Nay
Melanie Miller	Republican	Nay
Monica Robb Blasdel	Republican	Yea
Nick Santucci	Republican	Nay
Phil Plummer	Republican	Nay
Riordan T. McClain	Republican	Nay
Rodney Creech	Republican	Nay
Ron Ferguson	Republican	Nay
Roy Klopfenstein	Republican	Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur	Republican	Nay
Scott Oelslager	Republican	Yea
Sharon A. Ray	Republican	Yea
Steve Demetriou	Republican	Nay
Susan Manchester	Republican	Nay
Thaddeus J. Claggett	Republican	Nay
Thomas F. Patton	Republican	Yea
Thomas Hall	Republican	Nay
Tim Barhorst	Republican	Nay
Tom Young	Republican	Nay
Tracy M. Richardson	Republican	Nay

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Reported - Substitute

June 21, 2023

Passed 14 Yea · 3 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	6	1	0	0
Republican	5	1	0	0
Democratic	3	1	0	0
Total	14	3	0	0
% of votes cast	82%	18%	0%	0%

How each member voted (17)

Member	Party	Vote
Adam C. Miller	—	Yea
Bill Seitz	—	Yea
Bob Young	—	Yea
Dick Stein	—	Yea
Mike Loychik	—	Yea
Scott Wiggam	—	Nay
Sedrick Denson	—	Yea
Casey Weinstein	Democratic	Yea
Daniel P. Troy	Democratic	Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey	Democratic	Yea
Sean P. Brennan	Democratic	Nay
Adam Holmes	Republican	Nay
Bob Peterson	Republican	Yea
James M. Hoops	Republican	Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel	Republican	Yea
Sharon A. Ray	Republican	Yea
Thomas F. Patton	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 79?: HB 79 is sponsored by Bride Rose Sweeney (Democratic), Casey Weinstein (Democratic), Dani Isaacsohn (Democratic), James M. Hoops (Republican), Roy Klopfenstein (Republican), Terrence Upchurch (Democratic), Lauren McNally (Democratic), Sean P. Brennan (Democratic), Adam Miller, A., Munira Abdullahi (Democratic), Juanita O. Brent (Democratic), Darnell T. Brewer (Democratic), Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic), Beth Liston (Democratic), Monica Robb Blasdel (Republican), C. Allison Russo (Democratic), Anita Somani (Democratic), Daniel P. Troy (Democratic), Jodi Whitted, Dave Dobos, Jon Cross, Richard D. Brown, Michael J. Skindell, Richard Dell'Aquila, Sara P. Carruthers, and Bill Seitz.
What is the current status of HB 79?: This bill died with 135th General Assembly. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 79?: Track HB 79 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 79
Jurisdiction: Ohio
Session: 135th General Assembly
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 27, 2023
Status: Passed House
Prime sponsor: Bride Rose Sweeney

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