Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 603 — Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts

Last action — Introduced

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits certain clauses in contracts by conservancy districts.

This bill prevents conservancy districts from including specific provisions, like indemnification clauses, in their contracts. It aims to regulate how these districts handle procurement of goods and services.

Summary

To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 603 now includes the names of additional representatives who supported the bill when it passed through the House. This change highlights broader support within the House for the bill. It reflects a stronger coalition behind the legislation, which could increase its chances of being approved in future stages.

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As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
Representatives Ritter, Johnson, Holmes, Robb Blasdel, Fischer, Rogers To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to 1 prohibit a conservancy district's board of 2 directors from including certain provisions, 3 such as an indemnification clause, in a contract 4 for the procurement of goods or services.
Representatives Ritter, Johnson, Holmes, Robb Blasdel, Fischer, Rogers, Bird, Brennan, Salvo, Sigrist, Stephens, Williams, Willis To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to 1 prohibit a conservancy district's board of 2 directors from including certain provisions, 3 such as an indemnification clause, in a contract 4 for the procurement of goods or services.
603 Page 2 As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee for bodily injury, death, or damage to property of the district 19 caused by the negligence, intentional or willful misconduct, 20 fraudulent act, recklessness, or other tortious conduct of a 21 person or a person's employees or agents, or a provision that 22 otherwise imposes an indemnification obligation on the district;
603 Page 2 As Passed by the House for bodily injury, death, or damage to property of the district 19 caused by the negligence, intentional or willful misconduct, 20 fraudulent act, recklessness, or other tortious conduct of a 21 person or a person's employees or agents, or a provision that 22 otherwise imposes an indemnification obligation on the district;
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Action History

  1. As Passed by the House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 63000
Total 96000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (96)
Member Party Vote
Anita Somani Democratic Yea
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe 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 Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Bob Peterson Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Yea
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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House — Favorable Passage

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 603 do?
To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.
Who sponsors HB 603?
HB 603 is sponsored by Ty Moore (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 603?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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