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Ohio · Current officeholder

Theresa Gavarone

Republican Ohio Senate, District 2

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Sponsored legislation

198 bills in the current data (45 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
SR 450Honoring Matthew Dietrich on his retirement from the Ohio Rail Development Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 19, 2026
SB 276Ratify the Interstate Compact for School PsychologistsCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
SB 463Regards threat assessment team, behavioral threat assessment planPrimary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 2026
SB 52Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial HighwayCo-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 106Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stationsCo-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
SR 437Honoring Gary Lay for his silver medal at the 2026 Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 8, 2026
SB 223Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service membersCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
HB 31Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearingsCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 7, 2026
SR 436In memory of I. Ray Miller.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 3, 2026
HB 462Regards student use of a nasal epinephrine delivery deviceCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 26, 2026
HB 393Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cardsCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 26, 2026
HB 377Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removalCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 26, 2026
SR 432Honoring Firelands Health on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 17, 2026
SR 422In memory of Kenneth R. Cox.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 27, 2026
SR 405Honoring the Perkins High School baseball team on winning the 2026 Division IV State Championship.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 6, 2026
SR 404Honoring the Toledo Museum of Art on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 6, 2026
SB 244Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance DayCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
HB 229Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 30, 2026
HB 472Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individualsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJune 25, 2026
SB 63Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for usePrimary sponsorEnactedJune 16, 2026
SB 419Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirementsPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 16, 2026
SB 101Regards recording of certain real property documentsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 16, 2026
SJR 10CA: Require identification to votePrimary sponsorPassed both chambersJune 10, 2026
SB 458Regards watercraft dealers and warranty service repair workPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 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
HB 52Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetistsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 451Revise Election Law; enact the Interstate Voter Assistance ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 3, 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
HB 55Revise fees for the administration of a probate estateCo-sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
SB 290Require school building to have an exterior secure master key boxCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 277Clarify that child independent activity is not abuse or neglectPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SB 156Regards the success sequence curriculumCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 20, 2026
SR 363Honoring the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Waterville Branch on its Centennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SR 362In memory of Jeffry Armbruster.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SR 360Honoring Marilyn’s on receiving a 2026 Made In America Small Business Award.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SR 358Honoring Hanna Wolfe as a 2026 USA Gymnastics Level 2 Ohio Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 357Honoring Huxleigh Marquis as a 2026 USA Gymnastics Level 3 Ohio Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 356Honoring Peyton Macek as a 2026 USA Gymnastics Level 3 Ohio Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 355Honoring Kaliah Ludlow as a 2026 USA Gymnastics Level 5 Ohio Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 271Support the United States of Kindness initiativeCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 433Alter the law governing coastal managementPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2026
SB 334Designate Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SB 321Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officersCo-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 351Honoring Melissa Kowalski as the recipient of the 2026 NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 27, 2026
SB 417Enact the ASSET ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2026
SR 329In memory of Larry A. Mumper.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2026
SR 326Honoring Laibe Electric Technology on its Centennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2026
SR 325Honoring DGL Consulting Engineers on its One Hundredth Anniversary.Primary 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 377Regards school district property, ed. service center facilitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SR 301In memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 24, 2026
SB 293Revise deadline to return absent voter ballotsPrimary 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
SB 103Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companiesCo-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 29Regards inmates' access to feminine hygiene products and showersCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 247Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogsCo-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
SR 299In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2026
SB 87Define antisemitism; expand the offense of ethnic intimidationCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2026
SB 212Create Play Golf Ohio license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2026
SR 288Honoring the Mars Hill Academy girls volleyball team as the 2025 OCSAA State Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 2, 2026
SB 155Revise the real estate wholesaler lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 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 280Authorizing the Ohio Speech and Debate Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 21, 2026.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SB 228Create the Lifetown license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 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 357Expand violent offender database; revise database availabilityPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 22Encourage students to read the U.S. Declaration of IndependenceCo-sponsorPassed both chambersFebruary 11, 2026
HCR 13Urge Congress to designate Buckeye Trail a National Scenic TrailCo-sponsorPassed both chambersFebruary 11, 2026
SR 270Honoring Edith Solet on being named the 2026 Ohio Fairs’ Queen.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 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 57Regards school policies on administering overdose reversal drugsCo-sponsorEnactedJanuary 19, 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.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 12, 2026
SR 255In memory of David Lee Wycuff.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 30, 2025
HB 440Regards the Board of Nursing and criminal records check resultsCo-sponsorEnactedDecember 19, 2025
SB 50Regards age and schooling certificates, minor work hoursCo-sponsorPassed both chambersDecember 3, 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 174Regards allocation of parenting responsibilitiesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SR 226In memory of Zelda “Zettie” Zoe Keeran.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
SB 229Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 12, 2025
SB 224Make changes to the telemarketing lawPrimary 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 16Co-sponsorPassed both chambersNovember 5, 2025
SB 16Establish road rules around distressed stationary vehiclesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SB 146Codify the common law action for piercing the corporate veilPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SB 144Regards educator license grade bandsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SB 308Expand State Highway Patrol jurisdiction; candidate securityPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 29, 2025
SR 215Honoring Wendy Zhan for thirty years of commendable service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
SB 61Regards courts and court proceduresPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 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
SCR 10Support work of the Ohio Commission for U.S. SemiquincentennialCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 8, 2025
SB 226Regards use of light-based medical devices for hair removalPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
HB 96Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27Co-sponsorEnactedOctober 1, 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 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 4Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecutionPrimary 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
SR 190Honoring Jim Charters on receiving the 2025 Ivonette Wright Miller Award.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 10, 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
SR 180Honoring Hotel Lakeside on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 5, 2025
SR 174Honoring the Village of Tontogany on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 21, 2025
SR 173Honoring the Anthony Wayne High School baseball team as the 2025 Division II State Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 21, 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.Co-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
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
SR 138Honoring Harold Bozeman for his service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 17, 2025
SB 60Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, proceduresCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
SB 158Prohibit student cellular telephone use in public schoolsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 21, 2025
SR 22Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claimCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
SB 86Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid productCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 7, 2025
SR 120Honoring the Sandusky Lions Club on its Centennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 6, 2025
SR 115Honoring Treu House of Munch, Inc., on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberMay 6, 2025
SB 7Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance useCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
SCR 7Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification CardsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 2025
SR 101Honoring the Wood County District Public Library on its One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 8, 2025
SR 68Support moving NASA headquarters to OhioCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 2, 2025
SR 21Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatmentCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 2Increase power generation; improve Ohio’s electric gridCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 26, 2025
SB 153Require citizenship verification before an elector may votePrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 26, 2025
SCR 1Urge designation of illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destructionCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 5, 2025
SR 41Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2025
SR 39In memory of Alan J. Zaleski.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 25, 2025
SJR 6Apply for Convention of the States re: term limitsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2025
SR 38Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2025
SB 82Specify election official status for public records law purposesPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SR 35Honoring David Reedy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 11, 2025
SR 34Honoring Regan Burke-Onda for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 11, 2025
SR 33Honoring Marcus Benjamin for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 11, 2025
SR 28Honoring Theresea Varrasso for outstanding service to the Ohio Senate.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 27Honoring Maggie Purdy for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 26Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 24Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 23Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 4, 2025
SR 20Authorizing Ohio YMCA Youth and Government to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on January 30-31, 2025, and March 20-21, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2025
SR 19Authorizing the Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and committee rooms on April 10-12, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2025
SR 18Permitting the use of the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms by the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association on March 15, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 29, 2025
SB 62Enact the School Bus Safety ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025
SR 5Honoring Phil Cummins for years of stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 13, 2025
SR 4In memory of Ben Espy.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 13, 2025

Sources

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  3. Photo: Image courtesy of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons