Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 144: Regards educator license grade bands
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 144 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards educator license grade bands. Primary sponsor: Catherine Ingram (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 5, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3319.079 and 3319.22 of the Revised Code regarding educator license grade bands.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ingram | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jerry Cirino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Theresa Gavarone | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| George Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Beth Liston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Bill Reineke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Steve Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute
- Referred to committee
- Introduced