Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate.

Number S. R. No. 1
Type Senate Resolution
General Assembly 136
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Ohio Citizen's Audit

Bill: S. R. No. 1
General Assembly: 136
Introduced: January 06, 2025

Relative to the salaries of the officials and employees of the Senate.

1. Primary Purpose of the Bill

This resolution establishes the administrative and compensation guidelines for employees of the Ohio Senate, granting the Senate Chief of Staff and the Clerk the authority to determine job titles, salaries, pay increases, hiring, firing, and daily duties.

Government OperationsEmployment

2. Changes to Existing Law

3. Key Information for Citizens

🗳️ What You Need to Know

  • The Senate Chief of Staff has the sole authority to determine titles, compensation, and pay raises for Senate employees.
  • The Senate Chief of Staff and the Senate Clerk will directly supervise all Senate employees, property, premises, and expenditures.
  • The Chief of Staff and Clerk are authorized to hire, fire, and reassign staff to maximize efficiency.
  • All salaries will be paid from existing Senate funds.

4. Entities Affected

  • Ohio Senate employees
  • Ohio Senate Chief of Staff
  • Ohio Senate Clerk

5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement

Agency Authority:

The Ohio Senate Chief of Staff and the Clerk of the Senate are granted direct supervisory and administrative authority over Senate staff, property, and expenditures.

Penalties & Mandates:
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Implementation Timeline:
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6. Estimated Fiscal Impact

State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
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Net Annual Fiscal Effect
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Primary Sponsors

Bill Reineke
District 26
Chamber Senate
Party Republican

Co-Sponsors

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  1. Adopted
    Jan 06 2025
    Vote Result
    Adopted
  2. Offered
    Jan 06 2025

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