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Senate Ways and Means Committee

The Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee has 7 members — 5 Republicans and 2 Democrats. 28 bills have been referred to it in the 136th General Assembly.

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Members

Committees are where most of the legislature's detailed work happens. After a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee, which holds hearings, takes testimony, and decides whether to send it back to the full chamber for a vote. The chair controls which bills are heard — so a bill can stall here without ever receiving a vote.

Chair: The head of a committee, typically a member of the majority party. They control the committee's agenda, schedule hearings, and preside over meetings.
Vice Chair: A member who assists the chair and presides in their absence. Some committees may have a Vice Chair for both the majority and minority parties.
Ranking Member: The highest-ranking member of the minority party on a committee.

Chair

Louis W. Blessing, III

District 8

Political Party Republican

Chamber Senate

Vice Chair

Kristina D. Roegner

District 27

Political Party Republican

Chamber Senate

Ranking Member

William P. DeMora

District 25

Political Party Democrat

Chamber Senate

Beth Liston

District 16

Political Party Democrat

Chamber Senate

Sandra O'Brien

District 32

Political Party Republican

Chamber Senate

Steve Wilson

District 7

Political Party Republican

Chamber Senate

Tim Schaffer

District 20

Political Party Republican

Chamber Senate

Bills

Bills referred to this committee. A bill must be reported out of committee before the full chamber can vote on it. Learn how committees handle bills. Select any bill to see its full history, sponsors, and how each member voted.