Ty D. Mathews

District 83
Chamber House
Political Party Republican
https://ohiohouse.gov/members/ty-d-mathews

State Representative Ty Mathews is serving his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 83rd Ohio House District, which includes Hancock, Hardin and northern Logan counties. In addition to serving as Vice Chair of the House Veterans and Military Development Committee, Mathews serves on the Development, Technology and Innovation, and Natural Resources committees.

Mathews was born and raised in the 83rd Ohio House District and shares the same core values; God, Country, Family, as so many people in the counties of Hancock, Hardin, and Logan.

His previous work experience includes service as the Ohio Treasurer’s Special Assistant and Policy Aide. As a U.S. Army Infantry Officer in the National Guard, Mathews was named a “Top Rated” soldier by his commanding officers and graduated with the highest scores in his class earning the title of Distinguished Military Honor Graduate and Soldier of the Cycle. A veteran, Mathews served as a battle captain in Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He currently serves as the commander for HHC, 1-145th Armor Regiment in the Ohio National Guard. Mathews currently works at Northwestern Masonry in Findlay Ohio.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cedarville University, a master’s degree in executive leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Mathews resides in Findlay with his wife Landry Mathews. In his free time Mathews enjoys hunting, reading, and working out. He regularly attends Cornerstone Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio. 

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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
Add nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 36
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state airplane
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 24
Type Senate Bill
Committee Transportation
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 wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 152
Type Senate Bill
Committee Natural Resources
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 433
Type House Bill
Committee Agriculture
Amend competitive retail electric service law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 15
Type House Bill
Committee Energy
Authorize conveyance of state-owned land.
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 217
Type Senate Bill
Committee General Government
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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 Passed
CA: Require identification to vote
General Assembly 136
Number S. J. R. No. 10
Type Senate Joint Resolution
Committee General Government
Vote Yes
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 Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Adopted
Revise the household sewage treatment system law
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 692
Type House Bill
Committee Health
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 667
Type House Bill
Committee Public Safety
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 611
Type House Bill
Committee Judiciary
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Regards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds
General Assembly 136
Number H. B. No. 585
Type House Bill
Committee Community Revitalization
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
General Assembly 136
Number S. B. No. 315
Type Senate Bill
Committee Finance
Vote Yes
Vote Date 6/10/2026
Vote Result Passed
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