131st Ohio General Assembly
| 131st Ohio General Assembly | |||
 Ohio Statehouse (2004) | |||
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| Duration: January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2017 | |||
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| President of the Senate: | Keith Faber (R) | ||
| President Pro Tempore: | Larry Obhof (R) | ||
| House Speaker: | Cliff Rosenberger (R) | ||
| Members: | 33 Senators 99 Representatives | ||
| Senate Majority: | Republican Party | ||
| House Majority: | Republican Party | ||
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| 1st: January 5, 2015 – TBD | |||
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The One Hundred Thirty-first Ohio General Assembly is the current meeting of the Ohio state legislature, composed of the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. It convened in Columbus, Ohio on January 5, 2015 and is scheduled to adjourn January 2, 2017. The apportionment of legislative districts is based on the 2010 United States Census and 2011 redistricting plan. Both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives were retained by the Ohio Republican Party.
Party summary
- Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Changes in membership" section, below.
Senate
Senate party standings
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | Vacant | ||
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| Republican | Democratic | |||
| End of previous Assembly | 23 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Begin (January 3, 2015) | 23 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 69.7% | 30.3% | ||
House of Representatives
House party standings
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) |
Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous Assembly | 39 | 60 | 99 | 0 |
| Begin (January 3, 2015) | 34 | 65 | 99 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 39.4% | 60.6% | ||
Leadership
Senate
- Senate President: Keith Faber[1]
- President Pro Tempore: Larry Obhof[2]
- Majority (Republican) leadership
- Majority Floor Leader: Tom Patton[3]
- Majority Whip: Gayle Manning[4]
- Minority (Democratic) leadership
- Senate Minority Leader: Joe Schiavoni[5]
- Assistant Minority Leader: Charleta Tavares
- Minority Whip: Edna Brown
- Assistant Minority Whip: Lou Gentile
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House: Cliff Rosenberger[6]
- Speaker Pro Tempore: Ron Amstutz
- Majority (Republican) leadership
- Majority Floor Leader: Kirk Schuring
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Jim Buchy
- Majority Whip: Dorothy Pelanda
- Assistant Majority Whip: Sarah LaTourette
- Minority (Democratic) leadership
- House Minority Leader: Fred Strahorn
- Assistant Minority Leader: Nicholas J. Celebrezze
- Minority Whip: Nickie Antonio
- Assistant Minority Whip: Jack Cera[7]
Membership
Senate
| District | Senator | Party | Residence | First elected | Term Limited |
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| 1 | Hite, CliffCliff Hite | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 2 | Gardner, RandyRandy Gardner | Republican | Bowling Green | 2012 | 2020 |
| 3 | Bacon, KevinKevin Bacon | Republican | Minerva Park | 2010 | 2018 |
| 4 | Coley, BillBill Coley | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 5 | Beagle, BillBill Beagle | Republican | Tipp City | 2010 | 2018 |
| 6 | Lehner, PeggyPeggy Lehner | Republican | Kettering | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 7 | Jones, ShannonShannon Jones | Republican | Clearcreek Township | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 8 | Seitz, BillBill Seitz | Republican | Green Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 9 | Thomas, CecilCecil Thomas | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
| 10 | Hackett, BobBob Hackett | Republican | London | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 11 | Brown, EdnaEdna Brown | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 12 | Faber, KeithKeith Faber | Republican | Jefferson Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 13 | Manning, GayleGayle Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 14 | Uecker, JoeJoe Uecker | Republican | Miami Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 15 | Tavares, CharletaCharleta Tavares | Democratic | Columbus | 2010 | 2018 |
| 16 | Hughes, JimJim Hughes | Republican | Columbus | 2008 | 2016 |
| 17 | Peterson, BobBob Peterson | Republican | Jasper Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 18 | Eklund, JohnJohn Eklund | Republican | Munson Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 19 | Jordan, KrisKris Jordan | Republican | Scioto Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 20 | Balderson, TroyTroy Balderson | Republican | Falls Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 21 | Williams, SandraSandra Williams | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
| 22 | Obhof, LarryLarry Obhof | Republican | Montville Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 23 | Skindell, Michael J.Michael J. Skindell | Democratic | Lakewood | 2010 | 2018 |
| 24 | Patton, TomTom Patton | Republican | Strongsville | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 25 | Yuko, KennyKenny Yuko | Democratic | Richmond Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
| 26 | Burke, DavidDavid Burke | Republican | Marysville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 27 | LaRose, FrankFrank LaRose | Republican | Copley Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 28 | Sawyer, TomTom Sawyer | Democratic | Akron | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 29 | Oelslager, ScottScott Oelslager | Republican | North Canton | 2010 | 2018 |
| 30 | Gentile, LouLou Gentile | Democratic | Steubenville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 31 | Hottinger, JayJay Hottinger | Republican | Newark | 2014 | 2022 |
| 32 | Cafaro, CapriCapri Cafaro | Democratic | Liberty Township | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 33 | Schiavoni, JoeJoe Schiavoni | Democratic | Boardman | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |
House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party | Residence | First Elected | Term Limited |
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| 1 | Amstutz, RonRon Amstutz | Republican | Wooster | 2008 | 2016 |
| 2 | Romanchuk, MarkMark Romanchuk | Republican | Ontario | 2012 | 2020 |
| 3 | Gavarone, TheresaTheresa Gavarone | Republican | Bowling Green | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 4 | Cupp, RobertRobert Cupp | Republican | Shawnee Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 5 | Ginter, TimTim Ginter | Republican | Salem | 2014 | 2022 |
| 6 | Anielski, MarleneMarlene Anielski | Republican | Walton Hills | 2010 | 2018 |
| 7 | Dovilla, MikeMike Dovilla | Republican | Berea | 2010 | 2018 |
| 8 | Smith, KentKent Smith | Democratic | Euclid | 2014 | 2022 |
| 9 | Boyd, JanineJanine Boyd | Democratic | Cleveland Heights | 2014 | 2022 |
| 10 | Patmon, BillBill Patmon | Democratic | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
| 11 | Howse, StephanieStephanie Howse | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
| 12 | Barnes, Jr., John E.John E. Barnes, Jr. | Democratic | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
| 13 | Antonio, NickieNickie Antonio | Democratic | Lakewood | 2010 | 2018 |
| 14 | Sweeney, MartinMartin Sweeney | Democratic | Cleveland | 2014 | 2022 |
| 15 | Celebrezze, Nicholas J.Nicholas J. Celebrezze | Democratic | Parma | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 16 | Baker, NanNan Baker | Republican | Westlake | 2008 | 2016 |
| 17 | Curtin, MichaelMichael Curtin | Democratic | Marble Cliff | 2012 | 2020 |
| 18 | Boggs, KristinKristin Boggs | Democratic | Columbus | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 19 | Gonzales, AnneAnne Gonzales | Republican | Westerville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 20 | Bishoff, HeatherHeather Bishoff | Democratic | Jefferson Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 21 | Duffey, MikeMike Duffey | Republican | Worthington | 2010 | 2018 |
| 22 | Leland, DavidDavid Leland | Democratic | Columbus | 2014 | 2022 |
| 23 | Grossman, CherylCheryl Grossman | Republican | Grove City | 2008 | 2016 |
| 24 | Kunze, StephanieStephanie Kunze | Republican | Hilliard | 2012 | 2020 |
| 25 | Boyce, KevinKevin Boyce | Democratic | Columbus | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 26 | Craig, HearcelHearcel Craig | Democratic | Columbus | 2014 | 2022 |
| 27 | Brinkman, TomTom Brinkman | Republican | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
| 28 | Dever, JonathanJonathan Dever | Republican | Madeira | 2014 | 2022 |
| 29 | Blessing, LouisLouis Blessing | Republican | Colerain Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 30 | Terhar, LouisLouis Terhar | Republican | Green Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 31 | Driehaus, DeniseDenise Driehaus | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2008 | 2016 |
| 32 | Bryant, ChristieChristie Bryant | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2014 | 2022 |
| 33 | Reece, AliciaAlicia Reece | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2010 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 34 | Sykes, EmiliaEmilia Sykes | Democratic | Akron | 2014 | 2022 |
| 35 | Johnson, GretaGreta Johnson | Democratic | Akron | 2014 | 2022 |
| 36 | DeVitis, AnthonyAnthony DeVitis | Republican | Green | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 37 | Roegner, KristinaKristina Roegner | Republican | Hudson | 2010 | 2018 |
| 38 | Slaby, MarilynMarilyn Slaby | Republican | Copley Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 39 | Strahorn, FredFred Strahorn | Democratic | Dayton | 2012 | 2020 |
| 40 | Henne, MichaelMichael Henne | Republican | Clayton | 2010 | 2018 |
| 41 | Butler, JimJim Butler | Republican | Oakwood | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 42 | Antani, NirajNiraj Antani | Republican | Miamisburg | 2014 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 43 | Rezabek, JeffJeff Rezabek | Republican | Clayton | 2014 | 2022 |
| 44 | Ashford, MichaelMichael Ashford | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 45 | Fedor, TeresaTeresa Fedor | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 46 | Sheehy, MichaelMichael Sheehy | Democratic | Oregon | 2013 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 47 | Merrin, DerekDerek Merrin | Republican | Waterville | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 48 | Schuring, KirkKirk Schuring | Republican | Jackson Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 49 | Slesnick, StephenStephen Slesnick | Democratic | Canton | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 50 | Hagan, ChristinaChristina Hagan | Republican | Marlboro Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 51 | Retherford, WesWes Retherford | Republican | Hamilton | 2012 | 2020 |
| 52 | Conditt, MargaretMargaret Conditt | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 53 | Derickson, TimothyTimothy Derickson | Republican | Hanover Township | 2008 | 2016 |
| 54 | Zeltwanger, PaulPaul Zeltwanger | Republican | Mason | 2014 | 2022 |
| 55 | Manning, NathanNathan Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2014 | 2022 |
| 56 | Ramos, DanDan Ramos | Democratic | Lorain | 2010 | 2018 |
| 57 | Boose, TerryTerry Boose | Republican | Norwalk Township | 2008 | 2016 |
| 58 | Lepore-Hagan, MichelleMichelle Lepore-Hagan | Democratic | Youngstown | 2014 | 2022 |
| 59 | Boccieri, JohnJohn Boccieri | Democratic | Poland | 2015 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 60 | Rogers, JohnJohn Rogers | Democratic | Mentor-on-the-Lake | 2012 | 2020 |
| 61 | Young, RonRon Young | Republican | Leroy Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 62 | Maag, RonRon Maag | Republican | Salem Township | 2008 | 2016 |
| 63 | O'Brien, SeanSean O'Brien | Democratic | Bazetta Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 64 | O'Brien, MichaelMichael O'Brien | Democratic | Warren | 2014 | 2022 |
| 65 | Becker, JohnJohn Becker | Republican | Union Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 66 | Green, DougDoug Green | Republican | Russellville | 2012 | 2020 |
| 67 | Brenner, AndrewAndrew Brenner | Republican | Powell | 2010 | 2018 |
| 68 | Ruhl, MargaretMargaret Ruhl | Republican | Mount Vernon | 2008 | 2016 |
| 69 | Hambley, SteveSteve Hambley | Republican | Brunswick | 2014 | 2022 |
| 70 | Hall, DaveDave Hall | Republican | Millersburg | 2008 | 2016 |
| 71 | Ryan, ScottScott Ryan | Republican | Granville Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 72 | Hayes, BillBill Hayes | Republican | Harrison Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 73 | Perales, RickRick Perales | Republican | Beavercreek | 2012 | 2020 |
| 74 | Dean, BillBill Dean | Republican | Xenia | 2016 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 75 | Clyde, KathleenKathleen Clyde | Democratic | Kent | 2010 | 2018 |
| 76 | LaTourette, SarahSarah LaTourette | Republican | Chagrin Falls | 2014 | 2022 |
| 77 | Schaffer, TimTim Schaffer | Republican | Lancaster | 2014 | 2022 |
| 78 | Hood, RonRon Hood | Republican | Walnut Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 79 | Koehler, KyleKyle Koehler | Republican | German Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 80 | Huffman, SteveSteve Huffman | Republican | Tipp City | 2014 | 2022 |
| 81 | McColley, RobRob McColley | Republican | Napoleon | 2014 | 2022 |
| 82 | Burkley, TonyTony Burkley | Republican | Benton Township | 2012 | 2020 |
| 83 | Sprague, RobertRobert Sprague | Republican | Findlay | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 84 | Buchy, JimJim Buchy | Republican | Greenville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 85 | Vitale, NinoNino Vitale | Republican | Union Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 86 | Pelanda, Dorothy LiggettDorothy Liggett Pelanda | Republican | Allen Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 87 | McClain, JeffreyJeffrey McClain | Republican | Upper Sandusky | 2008 | 2016 |
| 88 | Reineke, BillBill Reineke | Republican | Eden Township | 2014 | 2022 |
| 89 | Arndt, SteveSteve Arndt | Republican | Port Clinton | 2015 (Appt.) | 2024 |
| 90 | Johnson, TerryTerry Johnson | Republican | Rush Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 91 | Rosenberger, CliffCliff Rosenberger | Republican | Vernon Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 92 | Scherer, GaryGary Scherer | Republican | Jackson Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 93 | Smith, RyanRyan Smith | Republican | Green Township | 2012 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 94 | Phillips, DebbieDebbie Phillips | Democratic | Lee Township | 2008 | 2016 |
| 95 | Thompson, AndyAndy Thompson | Republican | Marietta | 2010 | 2018 |
| 96 | Cera, JackJack Cera | Democratic | Pultney Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 97 | Hill, BrianBrian Hill | Republican | Hopewell Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 98 | Landis, AlAl Landis | Republican | Dover Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 99 | Patterson, JohnJohn Patterson | Democratic | Jefferson | 2012 | 2020 |
References
- ↑ "GOP Ohio senators re-elect Faber as president". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "GOP maintains leadership team in Ohio Senate". Dayton Daily News. Dayton. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "GOP Ohio senators re-elect Faber as president". WFMJ. Youngstown, OH. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "Faber re-elected as Senate president". Daily Advocate. Greenville, OH. 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "Ohio Senate Democrats keep current leadership in place". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cleveland. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "From Wright State to House Speaker". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. 2014-11-25. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- ↑ "Minority Leadership". The Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
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