Paula Hicks-Hudson
Born
1951
Contact
Email · sd11@ohiosenate.gov
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39
Bills sponsored
this session · 140 all-time
1
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 380 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
1283
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1283 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
136 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.3%
based on 291 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.7%
based on 291 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 291 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
140 billsCurrent session 39 bills
- SR 434 Honoring Clay High School on its Centennial. Passed
- SR 433 Honoring the Toledo Fence & Supply Company on its Centennial. Passed
- SR 426 Honoring W.T. Young III as a 2026 Division II State Champion in track and field. Passed
- SR 425 Honoring Ra’Ny Hands as a 2026 OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade Division B State Champion in track and field. Passed
- SR 404 Honoring the Toledo Museum of Art on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 377 Honoring Toledo Day Nursery on its One Hundred Fifty-fifth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 370 Honoring Morgan Johnson as a 2026 Division III State Track and Field Champion. Passed
- SR 340 Honoring the East Toledo Family Center on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 330 Honoring Jones and Henry Engineers on its One Hundredth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 293 Highlight importance of the U.S. founding documents for citizens Introduced
- SR 277 Honoring Stautzenberger College on its One Hundredth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 245 Honoring the American Association of University Women of Toledo on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 207 Honoring the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Passed
- SR 193 Honoring Order of the Eastern Star Jewel Chapter 20 on its One Hundred Thirtieth Anniversary. Passed
- SCR 17 Support the creation of a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Introduced
- SCR 13 Honor partnership between Province of Québec and State of Ohio Introduced
- SB 99 Revise Public Utilities Commission nominating council and process Introduced
- SB 78 Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan Introduced
- SB 77 Require a system to anonymously report wage discrimination Introduced
- SB 76 Regards the debarment of state vendors Introduced
- SB 75 Increase penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm Introduced
- SB 74 Create the fair paycheck workplace certificate Introduced
- SB 73 Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act Introduced
- SB 72 Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the state Introduced
- SB 453 Prohibit PFAS chemicals, lead in playground surfacing materials Introduced
Historical 101 bills
- SB 277 Regards higher ed accommodations for student election officials Died
- SB 135 Regards fraud offenses involving state money or property Died
- SB 204 Enact CROWN Act regarding hair texture and protective hair styles Died
- SB 325 Regards allocation of parenting responsibilities Died
- SB 229 Revise Public Utilities Commission nominating council and process Died
- SB 231 Require system for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination Died
- SB 232 Create fair paycheck workplace certificate Died
- SR 504 Honoring Oshae Jones as the IBF and IBO Super Welterweight World Champion. Died
- SB 209 Regards lost or stolen firearms Died
- SR 116 Honoring The University of Toledo women’s basketball team as the 2023 Mid-American Conference Champion. Died
- SR 227 Honoring The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary. Died
- SR 233 Honoring the St. Francis de Sales High School water polo team on securing the 2023 Ohio Water Polo Association Championship. Died
- SR 255 Honoring Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church on the memorable occasion of its Centennial. Died
- SR 431 In memory of Marigene Valiquette. Died
- SJR 3 CA: Permit Election Day voter registration and voting Died
- SB 122 Revise the law regarding bail Died
- SB 111 Establish Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program Died
- SR 256 Honoring Timothy Young on his retirement as the Ohio Public Defender. Died
- SB 203 Regards mobile food service operation's fire code compliance Died
- SR 439 Honoring ProMedica Toledo Hospital on its Sesquicentennial. Died
- SR 130 Honoring the Toledo Lucas County Public Library on its National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Died
- SB 180 Provide unemployment benefits to striking workers Died
- SB 93 Regards doula services Died
- SB 177 Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan Died
- SB 133 Regards debarment of state vendors Died
Co-sponsored
380 billsCurrent session 1 bill
Historical 379 bills
- SB 44 Require occupational license agency accept electronic application Died
- HB 35 Eliminate limitations period for certain sexual abuse claims Signed
- SB 289 Eliminate period of limitation - rape prosecution or civil action Died
- SB 94 Regards the Treasurer of State, recorded instruments, liens, etc. Signed
- SB 89 Enter the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Died
- HB 56 Increase penalty-fleeing police; regards motor vehicle pursuit Signed
- SB 254 Designate the Brigid Kelly Norwood Lateral Died
- SB 252 Designate Peter and Sarah Fossett Memorial Bridge Died
- SB 307 Regards items that accelerate a firearm's rate of fire Died
- HB 47 Require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools Signed
- HB 432 Regards the teaching of career-technical education Signed
- SB 316 Provide sales tax rebates to music venues, festival promoters Died
- SR 343 In memory of Carolyn Jean Prentiss. Died
- HB 503 Prohibit activities re: garbage-fed swine, feral swine, wild boar Died
- SB 233 Regards on-track equipment when approaching a railroad crossing Died
- SR 385 Honoring Michael A. Rulli for his exemplary service to the Ohio Senate. Died
- SB 214 Allow human trafficking victim to expunge certain records Signed
- SB 112 Enact Ohio Childhood Safety Act Signed
- SR 283 Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on February 29-March 1, 2024, and March 21-22, 2024. Died
- SR 285 In memory of Stanley J. Aronoff. Died
- HB 497 Make various changes regarding county law Died
- SB 281 Regards info poster on benefits and services for veterans Died
- SB 225 Designate Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day Signed
- SB 257 Allow military to participate in homeownership savings program Died
- SB 208 To require a military exception in an open enrollment policy Died
Voting record
Current session 10 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 433
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 335
Regards county budget commissions, property and sales tax, funds
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
HB 309
Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain funds
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
HB 186
Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
HB 129
Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
SB 19
Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention
Passed |
Yea | pass | November 20, 2025 |
|
SB 2
Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric grid
Passed |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2025 |
|
SB 120
Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program
Reported |
Yea | fail | May 20, 2026 |
|
SB 343
Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
SB 320
Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact
Passed |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
Historical 40 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 7
Enact the Strong Foundations Act
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 303
Establish a process to revise EMS training subjects
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 236
Enact Never Alone Act
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 308
Include energy generated by nuclear reaction as green energy
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 315
Revise the township law
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 109
Regards sex offenses, State Medical Board regulated persons
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 364
Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed removal
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 503
Prohibit activities re: garbage-fed swine, feral swine, wild boar
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 497
Make various changes regarding county law
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 257
Allow military to participate in homeownership savings program
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 100
Prohibit installing tracking device or app without consent
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 238
Regards occupational regulations
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 196
Regards authority of advanced practice registered nurses
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 289
Regards SORN law compliance; add new sexually oriented offense
Reported - Substitute |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HCR 14
Urges enactment of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 289
Regards SORN law compliance; add new sexually oriented offense
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 297
Define antisemitism; expand offense of ethnic intimidation
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 28
Designate Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 297
Define antisemitism; expand offense of ethnic intimidation
Reported - Substitute |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 238
Regards occupational regulations
Reported - Substitute |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 235
Designate Public Service Recognition Week
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 286
Create the Ohio River Commission
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 503
Prohibit activities re: garbage-fed swine, feral swine, wild boar
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 257
Authorize certain public bodies to meet virtually
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 73
Enact Dave and Angie Patient and Health Provider Protection Act
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 74
Regards state information technology systems and shared services
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 308
Include energy generated by nuclear reaction as green energy
Reported - Substitute |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2024 |
|
HB 256
Require ODNR to inquire about organ donation
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 432
Regards the teaching of career-technical education
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 111
Increase sentence range for third degree felony domestic violence
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 78
Regards State Teachers Retirement Board elections, membership
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
SR 483
Permitting the Ohio Electoral College to conduct its official vote for President and Vice-President of the United States in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Adopted |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 184
Regards charitable solicitations
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
SB 290
Create Dolly Parton's Imagination Library license plate
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 184
Regards charitable solicitations
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
SB 210
Designates Ohio Black Media Week
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
SB 125
Create St. Vincent-St. Mary High School license plate
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
SB 178
Prohibit certain actions around a distressed vehicle
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 162
Make specified day and week designations relating to agriculture
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |
|
HB 234
Regards imposing sentence on offender who entered an Alford plea
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2024 |