Kent Smith
Born
1966
Contact
Email · sd21@ohiosenate.gov
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 86 all-time
1
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 302 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
1772
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1772 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
136 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.7%
based on 352 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.3%
based on 352 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 352 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
86 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- SCR 21 Condemn Russian Federation regarding Ukrainian children Introduced
- SR 93 Support amendment: abolish corporate personhood, money as speech Introduced
- SR 131 Honoring Caleb Greenwood as a 2025 Division III State Wrestling Champion. Passed
- SB 85 Create the Ohio NAACP license plate Passed
- SB 374 Prohibit new data center sales tax exemptions Introduced
- SB 355 Expand the offense of aggravated menacing re: certain workers Introduced
- SB 335 Make Election Day a holiday Introduced
- SB 246 Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain households Introduced
- SB 245 Prohibit utilities from recovering political expenditure costs Introduced
- SB 240 Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment Introduced
- SB 235 Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fire Introduced
- SB 234 Increase the state minimum wage Introduced
- SB 187 Create temporary tax credit - sound recording company investment Introduced
- SB 186 Create a music incubator program, certain sales tax rebates Introduced
Historical 72 bills
- SB 251 Require certain utilities file a PUCO rate case every four years Died
- SB 284 Enact CAMPUS Act Died
- SB 307 Regards items that accelerate a firearm's rate of fire Died
- SB 316 Provide sales tax rebates to music venues, festival promoters Died
- SB 260 Designate SPC Connor Wilson-Reichert Memorial Highway Died
- SB 228 Require refunds for utility customers for unlawful charges Died
- SB 231 Require system for anonymous reporting of wage discrimination Died
- SB 227 Enact The Consumer Utility Billing Transparency Act Died
- SB 232 Create fair paycheck workplace certificate Died
- SB 342 No title provided Died
- SR 70 Honoring the Richmond Heights High School boys basketball team on securing the 2023 Division IV State Championship. Died
- SR 330 Honoring the Lutheran East High School boys basketball team on winning the 2024 Division III State Championship. Died
- SB 88 Expand offense of aggravated menacing for utility workers Died
- SB 87 Establish the day of each general election as a legal holiday Died
- SB 50 Revise 9-1-1 law; regards emergency telecommunicator training Died
- SR 371 In memory of Officer Jacob J. Derbin. Died
- SB 300 Require certain property fees be allocated for housing purposes Died
- SB 160 Create the Equality Ohio license plate Died
- SB 161 Create the Ohio NAACP license plate Died
- SR 31 Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 16, 2023. Died
- SR 180 Support amendment re corporate personhood, money as speech Died
- SB 150 Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain households Died
- SB 146 Increase the state minimum wage Died
- SB 149 Prohibit public utilities recovering political expenditure costs Died
- SB 151 Repeal provisions of H.B. 6 of the 133rd GA; provide refunds Died
Co-sponsored
302 billsCurrent session 1 bill
Historical 301 bills
- HB 35 Eliminate limitations period for certain sexual abuse claims Signed
- HB 37 Increase penalties for OVI and aggravated vehicular homicide Died
- SB 277 Regards higher ed accommodations for student election officials Died
- 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 254 Designate the Brigid Kelly Norwood Lateral Died
- SB 144 Regards immunizations by pharmacists, pharmacy interns and techs Signed
- HB 47 Require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools Signed
- SR 343 In memory of Carolyn Jean Prentiss. 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 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 198 Provide inmates with state ID cards, education documentation Died
- SB 257 Allow military to participate in homeownership savings program Died
- SB 235 Designate Public Service Recognition Week Died
- SR 448 In memory of Barbara C. Pringle. Died
- SR 445 Urge Congress enact Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women's Health Act Died
- SB 314 Regards electronic monitoring in a long-term care facility Died
- HB 77 Regards the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio Died
- SB 75 Regards municipal creation of joint economic development district Died
Voting record
Current session 14 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 57
Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugs
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | October 01, 2025 |
|
HB 541
Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 54
Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | March 19, 2025 |
|
HB 455
Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | 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 227
Modify excavation requirements
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | February 18, 2026 |
|
HB 186
Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Nay | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
HB 173
Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services
Senate — Favorable Passage |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
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 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 36 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 257
Authorize certain public bodies to meet virtually
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 364
Regards non-commercial seed sharing; noxious weed removal
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 211
Enter the Dietitian Licensure Compact
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 208
To require a military exception in an open enrollment policy
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 315
Revise the township law
Conference report agreed to |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 58
Prohibit requiring firearms liability insurance or certain fees
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 8
Enact the Parents' Bill of Rights
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 54
Establish the New African Immigrants Grant and Gift Fund
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HCR 14
Urges enactment of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024
Adopted |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 163
Create Dublin City Schools license plate
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 403
Create new causes of action re: vehicles towed after an accident
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HJR 8
CA: Authorize bonds for public infrastructure capital improvement
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 531
Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 77
Regards the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 496
Revise the law governing property taxes and county auditors
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 403
Create new causes of action re: vehicles towed after an accident
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 322
Regards childhood sexual abuse registrants, offense of grooming
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 37
Increase penalties for OVI and aggravated vehicular homicide
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 265
Exempt certain public service workers' forms from disclosure
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 37
Increase penalties for OVI and aggravated vehicular homicide
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 452
Regards hospital violence prevention, training, security plans
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HCR 8
Urge selection of Ohio as headquarters of the U.S. Space Command
Adopted |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 234
Designate Food Allergy Awareness Month
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 366
Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 531
Enact Braden's Law to prohibit sexual extortion
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 206
Regards public school expulsion for actions dangerous to others
Pass |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 265
Exempt certain public service workers' forms from disclosure
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 29
Regards driver's license suspensions-failure to pay child support
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 7
Enact the Strong Foundations Act
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 366
Enact FORCE Act re: organized retail theft
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 77
Regards the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 322
Regards childhood sexual abuse registrants, offense of grooming
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HCR 11
Condemn People's Republic of China for global drug trade role
Adopted |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 29
Regards driver's license suspensions-failure to pay child support
Reported - Substitute |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
HB 173
Designate May as Older Ohioans Month
Pass |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |
|
SB 237
Enacts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Concurred in Senate amendments |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2024 |