Beth Liston
Born
1974
Contact
Email · sd16@ohiosenate.gov
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8
Bills sponsored
this session · 164 all-time
1
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 390 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1445
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1445 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
136 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.9%
based on 284 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.1%
based on 284 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 284 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
164 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- SR 289 Honoring Zach Werenski as a member of the gold medal winning Team USA men’s hockey team. Passed
- SR 232 Honoring the Thomas Worthington High School field hockey team on securing the 2025 Division I State Championship. Passed
- SR 219 Honoring the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls cross country team as the 2025 Division I State Champion. Passed
- SR 153 Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems. Passed
- SR 132 Honoring KyLee Tibbs on winning a 2025 State Wrestling Championship. Passed
- SB 67 Regards support payments under the Ohio Works First program Introduced
- SB 384 Regards direct care staffing hour requirements for nursing homes Introduced
- SB 160 Regards prescription drugs and medication switching Passed
Historical 156 bills
- HR 493 In memory of Ronald Mottl, Sr. Died
- HR 27 In memory of Dan Ramos. Died
- HR 651 In memory of Senator J. Kirk Schuring. Died
- HR 96 In memory of Dr. Samuel Wallace Speck, Jr. Died
- HR 600 In memory of Darrell W. Opfer. Died
- HR 435 In memory of Charles F. Kurfess. Died
- HR 438 In memory of Brigid Kelly. Died
- HR 120 In memory of Jon D. Myers. Died
- HR 601 In memory of David Hobson. Died
- HR 667 In memory of Carolyn Jean Prentiss. Died
- HR 599 In memory of Marigene Valiquette. Died
- HR 363 Honoring Clinton Elementary School on its Centennial. Died
- HR 195 In memory of Catherine L. Barrett. Died
- HR 657 In memory of Jerry W. Krupinski. Died
- HR 169 Honoring COSI as the recipient of a 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Died
- HR 597 In memory of Jo Ann Davidson. Died
- HR 41 Honoring the Columbus Metropolitan Library on its Sesquicentennial. Died
- HR 607 Honoring the Thomas Worthington High School field hockey team as the 2024 Division I State Champion. Died
- HR 637 Honoring Jena Powell for her exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. Died
- HR 625 Honoring Jodi Whitted for her exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. Died
- HR 634 Honoring Dave Dobos for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. Died
- HR 635 Honoring Derek Merrin for his exemplary service to the Ohio House of Representatives. Died
- HR 43 In memory of Representative Kristopher W. Jordan. Died
- HR 350 Honoring the Columbus Crew as the 2023 MLS Cup Champion. Died
- HB 343 Enact the Reproductive Care Act Died
Co-sponsored
390 billsCurrent session 1 bill
Historical 389 bills
- HB 380 Designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway Died
- HB 35 Eliminate limitations period for certain sexual abuse claims Signed
- HB 372 Require drivers stop for on-track equipment at railroad crossing Died
- HB 47 Require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools Signed
- HB 644 Regards items that accelerate a firearm's rate of fire Died
- SB 81 Authorize certain nurses to sign hospital patient documents Signed
- HB 452 Regards hospital violence prevention, training, security plans Died
- HB 399 Modify organ donation tax credit; create employer credit Died
- HB 397 Increase awareness of cognitive impairment, dementia Died
- HB 381 Designate Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange Died
- SB 214 Allow human trafficking victim to expunge certain records Signed
- HB 531 Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion Died
- SB 225 Designate Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day Signed
- SB 198 Provide inmates with state ID cards, education documentation Died
- SB 257 Allow military to participate in homeownership savings program Died
- SB 208 To require a military exception in an open enrollment policy Died
- SB 211 Enter the Dietitian Licensure Compact Died
- HB 77 Regards the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio Died
- SB 234 Designate Food Allergy Awareness Month Died
- HB 338 Allow child support orders for children over 18 with a disability Died
- SB 290 Create Dolly Parton's Imagination Library license plate Died
- HB 7 Enact the Strong Foundations Act Died
- HCR 5 Support Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Died
- HJR 2 CA: Prohibit slavery or servitude as punishment for crime Died
- HB 44 Require electronic recordings of parole board hearings Died
Voting record
Current session 7 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 440
Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check results
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
HB 433
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
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 343
Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 20, 2026 |
|
HB 479
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration
Reported |
Yea | fail | May 20, 2026 |
|
SB 320
Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact
Passed |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
Historical 43 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 257
Authorize certain public bodies to meet virtually
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 7
Enact the Strong Foundations Act
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 74
Regards state information technology systems and shared services
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 206
Regards public school expulsion for actions dangerous to others
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 290
Create Dolly Parton's Imagination Library license plate
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 54
Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 331
Regards village dissolution
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 238
Regards occupational regulations
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 75
Regards municipal creation of joint economic development district
Failed |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 71
Enact Data Analysis Transparency Archive (DATA) Act
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 173
Designate May as Older Ohioans Month
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 531
Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 403
Create new causes of action re: vehicles towed after an accident
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 77
Regards the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 452
Regards hospital violence prevention, training, security plans
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 265
Exempt certain public service workers' forms from disclosure
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HCR 18
To urge the United States Congress to enact the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Adopted |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 366
Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 37
Increase penalties for OVI and aggravated vehicular homicide
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 497
Make various changes regarding county law
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 29
Regards driver's license suspensions-failure to pay child support
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 496
Revise the law governing property taxes and county auditors
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 211
Enter the Dietitian Licensure Compact
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 234
Designate Food Allergy Awareness Month
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 158
Regards disbursement of municipal funds by residents
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 8
Enact the Parents' Bill of Rights
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 54
Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2024 |
|
SB 211
Enter the Dietitian Licensure Compact
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2024 |
|
HB 583
Express intent to increase accountability for group homes
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2024 |
|
HB 289
Regards SORN law compliance; add new sexually oriented offense
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 157
Regards debt suspension products; vehicle protection agreements
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 198
Provide inmates with state ID cards, education documentation
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 303
Establish a process to revise EMS training subjects
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 319
Enact Conscientious Right to Refuse Act
Reported - Substitute |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 236
Enact Never Alone Act
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 58
Prohibit requiring firearms liability insurance or certain fees
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 315
Revise the township law
Refused to concur in Senate amendments |
Nay | fail | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 308
Include energy generated by nuclear reaction as green energy
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 503
Prohibit activities re: garbage-fed swine, feral swine, wild boar
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 58
Prohibit requiring firearms liability insurance or certain fees
Passed |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
HB 73
Enact Dave and Angie Patient and Health Provider Protection Act
Refused to concur in Senate amendments |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 130
Regards notaries public; limited liability companies; fees
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |
|
SB 44
Require occupational license agency accept electronic application
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2024 |