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Ohio · Current officeholder

Tim Schaffer

Republican Ohio Senate, District 20

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Sponsored legislation

234 bills in the current data (69 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
SR 454Honoring Liz Connolly for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SR 453Honoring Mary Jo Harris for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SR 452Honoring Julie Faust on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 27, 2026
SB 483Designate the Captain Curtis Angst Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 27, 2026
SB 481Designate Captain Eddie Rickenbacker DayCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 27, 2026
SR 450Honoring Matthew Dietrich on his retirement from the Ohio Rail Development Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 19, 2026
SR 448In memory of Gerald L. Stebelton.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 19, 2026
SB 315Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP ActPrimary sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
HB 541Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
HB 297Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expensesCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
SB 465Update the Ohio Coordinate System re: National Spatial ReferencesPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 459Exempt motor vehicle donations from casual sales limitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 52Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial HighwayPrimary sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 219Revise the law governing oil and gas wellsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 19Regards academic intervention, math improvement and interventionCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 179Verify veteran status of imprisoned individualsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 23, 2026
SB 273Enact the Keep Them Safe ActCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 17, 2026
SB 263Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment LawCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 17, 2026
SB 262Require construction contracts note variation from standard formCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 17, 2026
HB 359Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kidsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 17, 2026
SB 223Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service membersCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
HB 311Designate EMS week in OhioCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
SR 436In memory of I. Ray Miller.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 3, 2026
SR 429Honoring Wendel’s Diamond Jewelers on its One Hundred Twentieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 11, 2026
SR 428Honoring Kendall Wild as the 2026 National Miss Amazing Teen Queen.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 11, 2026
SR 423Honoring the Denison University baseball team as the 2026 NCAA Division III National Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 30, 2026
SR 422In memory of Kenneth R. Cox.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 27, 2026
SR 418Honoring the Lancaster High School softball team as the 2026 Division I State runner-up.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 21, 2026
SR 416Honoring Alexis Miller as the 2026 Miss Ohio.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 15, 2026
SR 415Honoring Dominic Knapp on securing the 2026 Division III State Track and Field Championship in the pole vault.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 15, 2026
SR 414Honoring Fairfield County as the recipient of two National Association of Counties Achievement Awards.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 15, 2026
SB 244Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance DayCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
HB 229Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
SR 376Honoring the Bloom-Carroll High School softball team as the 2026 Division III State Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 22, 2026
SCR 19Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 422Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premisesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 398Create the Adopt a Trail ProgramCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 342Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contractsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 101Regards recording of certain real property documentsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 16, 2026
SB 365Designate Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
SB 364Designate Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial HwyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
SB 218Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensureCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
SB 18Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness DayCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 120Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot ProgramCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 52Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetistsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 227Modify excavation requirementsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SR 369Honoring Meyer Shank Racing as the Indianapolis 500 Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 8, 2026
SR 368Honoring Gideon Mills as a 2026 OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade State Champion in track and field.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 8, 2026
SB 318Allow law enforcement to provide certain school resource servicesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 3, 2026
HCR 7Support American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Buckeye Girls StateCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJune 3, 2026
SR 364Honoring Matthew Schuler on his retirement.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 307Allow tax increment financing for police, firefighting facilitiesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 290Require school building to have an exterior secure master key boxCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 202Enact the Chief Steven DiSario ActPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 181Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 156Regards the success sequence curriculumCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SR 362In memory of Jeffry Armbruster.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SR 271Support the United States of Kindness initiativeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 334Designate Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 321Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officersPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 320Enter into the Athletic Trainer CompactCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 302Create the Land of U.S. Grant license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 278Permit monetary damages against municipal corps with gun controlsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 254Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of AprilCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 214Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnanceCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 354In memory of James E. Carnes.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 341Honoring the Denison University women’s basketball team on securing the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 21, 2026
SB 413Regards transporting a firearm in a motor vehiclePrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
SB 399Modify Attorney General's Charitable Gaming Law authorityPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
SR 336Honoring Joe Curry on winning a 2026 Division II State Wrestling Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 14, 2026
SR 329In memory of Larry A. Mumper.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2026
SR 303Honoring Matt Oyster for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 25, 2026
SB 392Regards concealed weapons license, weapon types, carry locationsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SB 372Require centralized reporting for certain financial reportsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SR 301In memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 24, 2026
SB 56Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxesCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 17Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion DayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 148Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 335Regards county budget commissions, property and sales tax, fundsCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 309Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain fundsCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 246Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verifyCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 186Regards school district property taxes, school funding formulaCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 124Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studiesCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 10Regulate imitation meat and egg productsCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SR 299In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2026
SB 87Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidationCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2026
SB 9Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 5, 2026
HB 56Designate CPL David James Amheiser Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
HB 38Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
HB 27Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
HB 23Create the escaped convict alert programCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
SB 295Regards the timeline for restoring competency in criminal casesCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 20, 2026
SR 281Authorizing the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on April 9-11, 2026.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SR 280Authorizing the Ohio Speech and Debate Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 21, 2026.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SCR 16Urge Congress to dismantle United States Department of EducationCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 18, 2026
SB 216Designate Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SR 275Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on February 12-13, 2026.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 11, 2026
SB 361Prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational trailsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 360Allow treble damages for theft, fraud victims in an emergencyPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 359Modify tax enforcement authority and sales tax exemptionPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
SB 356Temporarily increase the amount of the homestead exemptionsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 13Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic TrailCo-sponsorPassed both chambersFebruary 11, 2026
SB 34Enact the Historical Educational Displays ActCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SB 253Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient DayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SB 247Designate the buckeye as the state candyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
SB 111Designate Henrietta Lacks DayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2026
HB 44Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinationsCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 4, 2026
HB 171Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedFebruary 4, 2026
SR 268Honoring the Ohio Soybean Association on its Sixtieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 2, 2026
HB 144Enact Keith’s Law regarding the communication disability databaseCo-sponsorEnactedJanuary 19, 2026
SR 257Honoring Jonathan Thomas for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 12, 2026
SR 256Honoring the Newark Catholic High School girls volleyball team on winning the 2025 Division VI State Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 5, 2026
SR 255In memory of David Lee Wycuff.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 30, 2025
SB 50Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hoursPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersDecember 3, 2025
HB 434Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's edCo-sponsorEnactedNovember 25, 2025
SR 239Honoring Jim Kelly for his stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SB 251Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem HwyCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SB 325Authorize CAT exclusion for contractor payments to subcontractorsPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 18, 2025
SB 317Create the Pediatric Cancer Research FundPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 18, 2025
SR 226In memory of Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
SB 282Create the American Motorcyclist Association license platePrimary sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
SB 229Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
HCR 23Recognize 250th anniversary of United States Army, Chaplain CorpsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 12, 2025
HCR 20Honor the United States Navy; commemorate its 250th anniversaryCo-sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 12, 2025
SCR 3Urge Fair Labor Standards Act changes for employees under 16Primary sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 5, 2025
SB 146Codify the common law action for piercing the corporate veilCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SR 216Honoring the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft on receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 4, 2025
SR 215Honoring Wendy Zhan for thirty years of commendable service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
SB 35Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adultsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 2025
SCR 2Urge investment into security, reliability of electric gridCo-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 15, 2025
SB 286Require cemeteries to relocate remains if gravestone relocatedPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 285Exempt certain conservation land from recoupment chargesPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 284Waive penalty for not filing certain tax returns if no tax is duePrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 283Modify the law governing self-service storage facilitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 189Create the COSI specialty license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 15, 2025
SCR 10Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. SemiquincentennialCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 8, 2025
SB 271Designate Charlie Kirk Memorial DayCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SR 199Honoring the Fairfield County Fair on its one hundred seventy-fifth season.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 30, 2025
SR 194In memory of Mary Rose Oakar.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 30, 2025
SB 6Revise building inspection lawCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 39Provide for informational poster on veteran benefits and servicesCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 27Designate Ameloblastoma Awareness DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 147Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris lawsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 138Modify alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services lawsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 114Prohibit law enforcement from using quotas for arrests, citationsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 100Exclude certain agricultural entities from insurance regulationsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
HB 65Enact the Agriculture Appreciation ActCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
HB 64Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permitsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
HB 51Designate Lt. James A. Kirkendall Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
HB 50Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 30, 2025
SB 85Create the Ohio NAACP license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 182Designate John E. Gallagher WayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 172Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrestCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 119Designate the Freedom ParkwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 21Designate Rutherford B. Hayes DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 4, 2025
SB 20Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness WeekCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 27, 2025
HB 4Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention DayCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 27, 2025
SB 14Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson DayCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 18, 2025
HB 15Amend competitive retail electric service lawCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 14, 2025
SB 33Allow employers to post certain labor law notices on the internetCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 21, 2025
SR 172Honoring James C. Lilly for his service to the State of Ohio.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 17, 2025
SR 171In memory of Jack Cera.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 17, 2025
SR 166Honoring Randy Queen for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 9, 2025
SB 24Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplaneCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 2, 2025
HB 54Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 bienniumCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2025
SB 1Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education ActCo-sponsorEnactedJune 27, 2025
HB 80Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27Co-sponsorEnactedJune 27, 2025
SR 153Honoring Ricardo DeLaSerda, Jr. on his retirement from Ohio Legislative Information Systems.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 25, 2025
SB 95Designate Chief of Police James G. Jackson Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2025
SB 65Revise product contracts, vehicle agreements, motor vehicle lawsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 18, 2025
SR 138Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 17, 2025
SR 69Recognize Bhutan responsibility for oppressing 120,000 citizensCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2025
SB 203Require political subdivisions to adopt a cybersecurity programPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 28, 2025
SB 201Revise milk inspection fees, agricultural commodity handler lawPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 28, 2025
SB 158Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schoolsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2025
SR 22Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claimPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
SCR 5Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirementsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 14, 2025
SB 195Revise volunteer fire department and volunteer firefighter lawPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2025
SB 194Make various changes to public assistance benefits programsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 14, 2025
SB 86Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid productCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 7, 2025
SB 7Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance useCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
SB 187Create temporary tax credit - sound recording company investmentPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2025
SB 183Require certain construction industry employers to use E-verifyCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 30, 2025
SR 106Honoring Reagan Knapp on winning a 2025 State Wrestling Championship title.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 17, 2025
SR 104Honoring the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 17, 2025
SCR 7Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification CardsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
SB 173Regards school district territory annexationsPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SR 91Honoring Maddox Laymon as a 2025 Division II State Wrestling Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2025
SR 68Support moving NASA headquarters to OhioCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2025
SB 161Require ODJFS to seek permission-exclude certain items from SNAPPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 2, 2025
SR 87Honoring the Pickerington High School Central girls basketball team on securing the 2025 Division I State Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2025
SR 86Honoring the Bloom-Carroll High School FFA ag sales team on placing first at the 2025 Ohio FFA Ag Sales Competition.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2025
SR 85Honoring Coltyn Reedy as a 2025 Division II State Wrestling Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 1, 2025
SR 21Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatmentPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 2Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric gridCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SR 77Honoring the Village of Millersport on its Bicentennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 25, 2025
SR 70Honoring the Pickerington High School North cheer team on winning a 2025 OASSA Division 1 State Cheer Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 25, 2025
SB 136Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technologyPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SR 53Honoring the Pickerington High School Central cheer team as a 2025 OASSA State Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2025
SR 52Honoring the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2025

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Sources

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  3. Photo: Ohio General Assembly, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons