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House Health Committee

The Ohio House Health Committee has 13 members — 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats. 76 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

Jean Schmidt

District 62

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Vice Chair

Kellie Deeter

District 54

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Ranking Member

Anita Somani

District 8

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Andrea White

District 36

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Angela N. King

District 84

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Brian Stewart

District 12

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Jennifer Gross

District 45

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Karen Brownlee

District 28

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Melanie Miller

District 67

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Meredith Craig

District 77

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

Michele Grim

District 43

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Rachel B. Baker

District 27

Political Party Democrat

Chamber House

Tim Barhorst

District 85

Political Party Republican

Chamber House

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.