Michele Grim

District 43
Chamber House
Political Party Democrat
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/michele-grim

State Representative Michele Grim is serving her second term in the Ohio House, representing House District 43, which encompasses part of Lucas County. 

Michele is fighting for an Ohio where all our families can thrive. From championing economic development and infrastructure investment to fighting to fully and fairly fund our public schools, Michele stands up for our priorities and delivers on our communities’ most crucial needs. Michele serves as the ranking member on the House Transportation Committee and is a member of the House Finance Committee; the Health Committee and, the Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee.

Prior to her election to the Ohio House, Michele served as an at-large member of Toledo City Council, spearheading Toledo’s groundbreaking medical debt relief initiative with Lucas County and working to strengthen medical care for the underserved. She previously served in public health roles in government, university research, and with nonprofit healthcare providers.

Dr. Michele Grim is a graduate of the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in women and gender studies and a master’s degree in public health and earned her doctorate in law and policy from Northeastern University. She lives in Toledo with her husband Ben Krompak.

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Committee Membership

View the legislative committees and subcommittees on which this member of congress currently serves. These assignments indicate where the member focuses their legislative efforts, drafts bills, and conducts government oversight.

This section highlights the original bills and resolutions introduced by this member of congress. As the primary sponsor, the member acts as the chief advocate for these proposals, steering them through the legislative process to address specific policy goals and constituent needs.

General Assembly
Committee
Address minors working as performers in entertainment industry
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 546
Type House Bill
Committee Commerce and Labor
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Align and modernize fingerprinting and disposition reporting
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 689
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Allow absent voter''s ballot return to any county polling place
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 761
Type House Bill
Committee General Government
Allow liquor permit holders to discount dealcoholized wine
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 218
Type House Bill
Committee Community Revitalization
Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 339
Type House Bill
Committee Transportation
Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 152
Type Senate Bill
Committee Natural Resources
Alter the law governing the regulation of pet stores
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 621
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
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Recent Votes

A comprehensive list of recent voting sessions. Each entry includes the bill number, a summary of the legislation, the member’s specific vote.

General Assembly
Committee
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 450
Type Senate Bill
Committee Finance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 450
Type Senate Bill
Committee Finance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
CA: Require identification to vote
General Assembly 136
Number S. J. R. No. 10
Type Senate Joint Resolution
Committee General Government
Vote No
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Adopted
CA: Require identification to vote
General Assembly 136
Number S. J. R. No. 10
Type Senate Joint Resolution
Committee General Government
Vote No
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Adopted
Regards PACE program site expansion
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 750
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Designate Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial Highway
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 365
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Designate Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton Memorial Highway
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 365
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Designate Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter Memorial Hwy
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 364
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
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