Bill Reineke

District 26
Chamber Senate
Political Party Republican
https://ohiosenate.gov/members/bill-reineke

Bill Reineke represents the 26th District in the Ohio Senate, which includes Union, Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wyandot counties. He is currently serving his second term as State Senator and was elected by his colleagues as President Pro Tempore for the 136th General Assembly. His foremost priority is workforce development and job creation, which he pursues as a member on the Governor’s Executive Workforce Board.

Senator Reineke previously served three terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He has worked closely with the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, Tiffin Seneca Economic Partnership, Tiffin Tomorrow, and Tiffin Rotary Club as a business owner in Tiffin and now representing the district in Columbus.

Senator Reineke attended Morehead State University. He is a business partner in Reineke Family Dealerships, a three-generation family business that has grown to include 10 dealerships and over 400 full and part time employees. He is a 41-year resident of Tiffin and the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of William and Scarlette.

 

 

Committee Assignments

  • Public Utilities, Vice Chair
  • Rules and Reference, Vice Chair
  • Energy
  • General Government
  • Higher Education
  • Transportation
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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
Adopt Senate Rules
General Assembly 136
Number S. R. No. 17
Type Senate Resolution
Committee
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
Adopt the Legislative Code of Ethics
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 4
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow alternative rate plans for certain natural gas companies
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 103
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow certain natural gas suppliers to offer carbon offsets
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 151
Type Senate Bill
Committee Public Utilities
Allow certain natural gas suppliers to offer carbon offsets
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 151
Type Senate Bill
Committee Energy
Allow certain public hospitality employees to accept gratuities
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 331
Type Senate Bill
Committee Workforce Development
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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
Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 423
Type Senate Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premises
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 422
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Increase time period to bring civil action for sex offense victim
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 421
Type Senate Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 419
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 419
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Favorable Passage
Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 20
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee Energy
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Adopted
Create the Adopt a Trail Program
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 398
Type Senate Bill
Committee Agriculture and Natural Resources
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act
General Assembly 136
Number S. C. R. No. 19
Type Senate Concurrent Resolution
Committee Agriculture and Natural Resources
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Adopted
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