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Ohio · Current officeholder

Paula Hicks-Hudson

Democratic Ohio Senate, District 11

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Sponsored legislation

192 bills in the current data (49 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 162Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providersCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 7, 2026
SB 276Ratify the Interstate Compact for School PsychologistsCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
HB 195Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial CodeCo-sponsorEnactedOctober 6, 2026
SB 472Designate State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial HighwayCo-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 30, 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 438Honoring The Toledo Clinic on its One Hundredth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 14, 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
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
SR 434Honoring Clay High School on its Centennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 19, 2026
SR 433Honoring the Toledo Fence & Supply Company on its Centennial.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 19, 2026
SR 426Honoring W.T. Young III as a 2026 Division II State Champion in track and field.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 5, 2026
SR 425Honoring Ra’Ny Hands as a 2026 OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade Division B State Champion in track and field.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 5, 2026
SR 422In memory of Kenneth R. Cox.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 27, 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
SR 377Honoring Toledo Day Nursery on its One Hundred Fifty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 22, 2026
SB 101Regards recording of certain real property documentsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 16, 2026
SB 152Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permitCo-sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
SB 457Enact the Electricity Forecast Integrity ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SB 453Prohibit PFAS chemicals, lead in playground surfacing materialsPrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SB 452Clarify only natural persons have the right to votePrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SB 178Form Missing Women-Black, Indigenous, People of Color task forcePrimary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2026
SR 370Honoring Morgan Johnson as a 2026 Division III State Track and Field Champion.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
SB 306Regards insurance transactions, plans, and policiesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
SB 18Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness DayCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 137Require hospitals to provide overdose reversal drugsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
SB 120Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot ProgramPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 9, 2026
HB 52Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetistsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 227Modify excavation requirementsCo-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 55Revise fees for the administration of a probate estateCo-sponsorEnactedMay 27, 2026
SB 441Designate Maternal and Neonatal Sepsis Awareness WeekPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
SB 440Permit pregnant minor to consent to receive certain health carePrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
SB 439Enact Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2026
SR 362In memory of Jeffry Armbruster.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 19, 2026
SR 355Honoring Kaliah Ludlow as a 2026 USA Gymnastics Level 5 Ohio Champion.Primary 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 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 254Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of AprilCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
SR 354In memory of James E. Carnes.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 12, 2026
SR 340Honoring the East Toledo Family Center on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 21, 2026
SR 330Honoring Jones and Henry Engineers on its One Hundredth Anniversary.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
SR 293Highlight importance of the U.S. founding documents for citizensPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 25, 2026
SR 301In memory of Captain Curtis J. Angst.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 24, 2026
SB 217Authorize conveyance of state-owned land.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 17Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion DayCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SB 103Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companiesCo-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 184Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contractsCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
HB 10Regulate imitation meat and egg productsCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2026
SR 299In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 19, 2026
SB 212Create Play Golf Ohio license plateCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 18, 2026
SB 9Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 5, 2026
SCR 17Support the creation of a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront TrailPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
SB 155Revise the real estate wholesaler lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 2026
HB 27Designate Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial BridgeCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 2, 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 151Allow certain natural gas suppliers to offer carbon offsetsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2026
SR 277Honoring Stautzenberger College on its One Hundredth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 17, 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
SR 261Urge Congress to create a National Infrastructure Bank.Co-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
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
SR 262Honoring Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick, LLP on its One Hundredth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 20, 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
SR 245Honoring the American Association of University Women of Toledo on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 8, 2025
SR 239Honoring Jim Kelly for his stalwart service to the Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SB 329Prohibit road surface application of brine from oil, gas wellsPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 19, 2025
SB 174Regards allocation of parenting responsibilitiesPrimary sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 19, 2025
SCR 13Honor partnership between Province of Québec and State of OhioPrimary sponsorIn committeeNovember 18, 2025
SB 319Regards adult protective services provided by county JFSPrimary 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 plateCo-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 lawCo-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
SB 314Enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse AidesCo-sponsorIn committeeNovember 5, 2025
SB 16Establish road rules around distressed stationary vehiclesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
SB 144Regards educator license grade bandsCo-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
SB 305Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal fundsPrimary 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
SR 214Honoring George W. Boas II for outstanding service to the Ohio General Assembly.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
SB 61Regards courts and court proceduresCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 2025
SB 35Regards supported decision-making for certain disabled adultsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 22, 2025
SB 296Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain personsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 22, 2025
SR 207Honoring the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium on its One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 21, 2025
SCR 2Urge investment into security, reliability of electric gridCo-sponsorPassed both chambersOctober 15, 2025
SB 55Regards operating under the influence of marihuana, OVI evidenceCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 15, 2025
SB 289Establish a natural hair stylist education grant programPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 288Create the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy CouncilPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 15, 2025
SB 287Create the Farming and Workforce Development ProgramPrimary 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 270Regards commitment of delinquent children to Youth ServicesPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 266Regards the sale and testing of intoxicating hemp productsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 264Enact Megan's Way Out ActCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 257Establish the SCOPE Pilot ProgramCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 236Enact the Suicide Self-Defense ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 235Prohibit certain conduct that accelerates firearm's rate of fireCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 234Increase the state minimum wageCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 233Create the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task ForcePrimary sponsorIn committeeOctober 1, 2025
SB 227Cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugsCo-sponsorIn committeeOctober 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 147Revise solid waste and construction and demolition debris 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
SR 193Honoring Order of the Eastern Star Jewel Chapter 20 on its One Hundred Thirtieth Anniversary.Primary sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 23, 2025
SB 182Designate John E. Gallagher WayCo-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 15, 2025
SB 21Designate Rutherford B. Hayes DayCo-sponsorEnactedSeptember 4, 2025
SB 20Designate Ohio Stroke Awareness WeekCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 27, 2025
SB 14Designate Speaker Jo Ann Davidson DayCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 18, 2025
HB 15Amend competitive retail electric service lawCo-sponsorEnactedAugust 14, 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
HB 81Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27Co-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
SB 60Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, proceduresCo-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
SR 22Urge federal govt reduce processing time-veteran disability claimCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
SB 7Regards student instruction on harmful effects of substance useCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
SR 93Support amendment: abolish corporate personhood, money as speechCo-sponsorIn committeeApril 9, 2025
SCR 7Urge Congress reissue DoD Civilian Retiree Identification CardsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 9, 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
SR 51Reaffirm Ukraine's sovereignty; support the people of UkraineCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 142Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 141Authorize tax levies supporting pre-kindergarten programsPrimary sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 134Abolish death penalty; regards funding of lethal injection drugsCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 132Enact the PRESERVE ActCo-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
HB 14Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio lawCo-sponsorEnactedMarch 7, 2025
SR 42Honoring Scott W. Stockman for outstanding service to the State of Ohio.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 4, 2025
SR 41Authorizing Cleveland State University to use the Ohio Senate Chamber on March 13, 2025.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2025
SB 123Prohibit law enforcement from charging fees for certain videosPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SB 122Regards local authority for agricultural land zoning resolutionsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SB 121Designate Counseling Awareness MonthCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 26, 2025
SR 39In memory of Alan J. Zaleski.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 25, 2025
SR 38Honoring Annice Carter on her years of service to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 18, 2025
SB 99Revise Public Utilities Commission nominating council and processPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 78Establish and operate the Ohio Health Care PlanPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 77Require a system to anonymously report wage discriminationPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 76Regards the debarment of state vendorsPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 75Increase penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearmPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 74Create the fair paycheck workplace certificatePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 73Enact Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair ActPrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 72Regards filing false claims with the state, defrauding the statePrimary sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 71Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionalsCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SB 70Enact the Ohio Fairness ActCo-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 12, 2025
SCR 4Adopt the Legislative Code of EthicsCo-sponsorPassed both chambersFebruary 5, 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
SB 28Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlordsCo-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

  1. Open States people data (public domain)
  2. Official page
  3. Photo: National Farm Worker Ministry, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons