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Republican
· Representative
Heidi Workman
Represents District 72 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 59 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 337 of 337 roll calls · House median 100%
Their bills that became law
47 of 138
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 67
Roll calls on record
337
136th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 136th General Assembly.
How Heidi Workman votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Heidi Workman sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Heidi Workman is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 59 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB413 · Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases
In plain English Requires Ohio state and local governments to participate in expenditure databases that track their spending.
House Re-referred · 2026-03-17 · Passed 8–4
HCR8 · Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent
House Favorable Passage · 2025-06-04 · Passed 8–4
HB392 · Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act
In plain English Limits regulation of certain computational systems and requires risk management policies for artificial intelligence systems controlling critical infrastructure.
House Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 9–4
HB505 · Restrict use of crowdfunding money for other purposes
In plain English Requires crowdfunding platforms to register with the Attorney General and prohibits using crowdfunded money for fraudulent or misleading purposes.
House Favorable Passage · 2026-06-09 · Passed 9–4
HB319 · Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act
House Favorable Passage · 2026-06-08 · Passed 7–2
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Dan TroyDemocrat · District 23 · 63 shared contested votes
57%
Mark SigristDemocrat · District 10 · 55 shared contested votes
55%
Derrick HallDemocrat · District 34 · 49 shared contested votes
53%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Heidi Workman was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced138
Out of committee89
Passed one chamber88
Passed both chambers48
Became law47
Never left committee49
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 67 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Taxation 20Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment 19Education : Primary and Secondary Education 18Education 16Special Designations 15Housing and Real Property 14
Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
In plain English Limits the timeframe within which health insurers can recoup payments from health care providers.
Official synopsis: To amend section 3901.388 of the Revised Code regarding the timeframe for health insurer recoupment from health care providers.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-07
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
In plain English Requires Ohio's SNAP program to use chip-enabled EBT cards and makes changes to Medicaid program integrity and fraud prevention procedures.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 109.85, 117.10, 2903.216, 2913.40, 2923.31, 4113.52, 5101.542, 5164.32, 5164.33, 5164.36, 5164.57, 5167.03, and 5167.18 and to enact sections 103.413, 3901.93, 5101.5411, 5162.138, 5162.139, 5162.1311, 5162.17, 5162.19, 5162.90, 5163.05, 5164.11, 5164.12, 5164.13, 5164.292, 5164.302, 5164.303, 5164.304, 5164.305, 5164.331, 5164.332, 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403,…
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
In plain English Designates a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: To enact section 5534.474 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County as the "Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway."
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide
In plain English Expands the types of vehicles that can be used to commit vehicular homicide or assault.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2903.06 and 2903.08 of the Revised Code to add to the list of vehicles that can be used to commit a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission
In plain English Creates the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission and allows the Department of Development to make grants through a Defense and Aerospace Industries Expansion Program.
Official synopsis: To enact sections 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Advisory Commission and the Defense and Aerospace Industries Expansion Program, under which the Department of Development may make grants, and to make an appropriation.
Became lawEffective Appropriations effective July 7, 2026 · 2026-10-06
Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
In plain English Allows counties to provide more money to military, veterans, and civic organizations for Memorial Day expenses.
Official synopsis: To amend section 307.66 of the Revised Code to increase the amount a county may provide to military and veterans organizations, and civic organizations, for Memorial Day expenses.
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder
In plain English Increases penalties for obstructing or menacing emergency service responders performing their duties.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2903.22 and 2921.31 of the Revised Code to modify the offense of obstructing official business when the victim is an emergency service responder, to increase the penalty for obstructing official business when the victim is an emergency service responder who is engaged…
Became lawEffective · 2026-10-06
Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act
In plain English Urges Congress to pass the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to improve water quality, wildlife, recreation, and public health in Ohio.
Official synopsis: To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and public health protections to Ohio.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources · 2026-09-30
Urge Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process
In plain English Urges Congress to adopt a zero-based budgeting process for federal spending.
Official synopsis: To urge the United States Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Finance · 2026-09-30
Enact Amanda Dean's Law
In plain English Increases penalties for abuse of a corpse.
Official synopsis: To amend section 2927.01 of the Revised Code to enact Amanda Dean's Law to increase the penalties for abuse of a corpse.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Judiciary · 2026-09-30
Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years
To amend sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact sections 126.025 and 126.026 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Finance · 2026-09-30
Regulate ticket sales
To enact sections 1345.53 and 1345.54 of the Revised Code to regulate ticket sales.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology · 2026-09-30
Enact Katelyn's Law
In plain English Creates a new offense for moving or removing human remains with no time limit for prosecution, and modifies the abuse of a corpse offense.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2152.17, 2901.13, 2927.01, and 2929.14 and to enact sections 2921.322 and 2941.1427 of the Revised Code to enact Katelyn's Law to create an offense and specification related to moving or removing human remains, to provide that the offense has no statute of…
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Judiciary · 2026-09-30
Enact V.J.'s Law
In plain English Requires health care professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to both a police officer and child protective services.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 2151.421 and 2151.99 of the Revised Code to enact V.J.'s Law to require health care professionals to report child abuse or neglect to both a peace officer and the public children services agency.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · 2026-09-30
Revise the law governing oil and gas wells
In plain English Changes laws governing oil and gas wells, including regulations on well operations, permits, liability, and taxation.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 127.14, 155.33, 155.34, 1509.01, 1509.02, 1509.03, 1509.06, 1509.07, 1509.071, 1509.13, 1509.22, 1509.221, 1509.224, 1509.23, 1509.31, 1509.36, 1509.37, 2305.041, 2305.06, 5577.02, and 5727.02 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 343.30 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to make changes…
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HR544 · 2026-09-30
Relative to the election of Sean Hutson to fill the vacancy in the membership of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Sharon Ray of the 66th House District. (House Adopted)
HB519 · 2026-09-30
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle (House Passed)
SJR10 · 2026-06-10
CA: Require identification to vote (House Adopted)
HB105 · 2026-06-10
Revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations (House Passed)
HB455 · 2026-06-10
Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW (House Passed)
HB173 · 2026-06-10
Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services (House Passed)
HB472 · 2026-06-10
Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals (House Passed)
SB162 · 2026-06-10
Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers (House Passed)
HB459 · 2026-06-10
Enact Katelyn's Law (House Passed)
HB392 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act (House Favorable Passage)
HB479 · 2026-06-10
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration (House Passed)
HB585 · 2026-06-10
Regards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds (House Passed)
HB611 · 2026-06-10
Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license (House Passed)
HB210 · 2026-06-10
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters (House Passed)
SB315 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (House Passed)
HB433 · 2026-06-10
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes (House Passed)
HB251 · 2026-06-10
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities (House Passed)
HB667 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act (House Passed)
SB450 · 2026-06-10
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 (House Passed)
SB276 · 2026-06-10
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (House Passed)
HB292 · 2026-06-10
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission (House Passed)
HB692 · 2026-06-10
Revise the household sewage treatment system law (House Passed)
HB757 · 2026-06-09
Enact the Rental Home Marketplace Guarantees Act (House Passed)
HB664 · 2026-06-09
Regards registered veterinary technician authority (House Passed)
HB346 · 2026-06-09
Enact V.J.'s Law (House Passed)
HB654 · 2026-06-09
Enact Amanda Dean's Law (House Passed)
HB733 · 2026-06-09
Include maple syrup, maple product production to agriculture law (House Passed)
HCR40 · 2026-06-09
Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act (House Adopted)
SB273 · 2026-06-09
Enact the Keep Them Safe Act (House Passed)
HCR32 · 2026-06-09
Urge Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process (House Adopted)
SB19 · 2026-06-09
Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention (House Passed)
HB195 · 2026-06-09
Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code (House Passed)
HB758 · 2026-06-09
Regards SUDEP, epilepsy license designation, disability database (House Passed)
SB52 · 2026-06-09
Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway (House Passed)
HB630 · 2026-06-09
Regards police escorts for farm equipment, agricultural vehicles (House Passed)
HCR35 · 2026-06-09
Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (House Adopted)
HB852 · 2026-06-09
Require appointed police chief to complete officer basic training (House Passed)
HB20 · 2026-06-09
Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder (House Passed)
HB319 · 2026-06-09
Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act (House Passed)
HB563 · 2026-06-09
Regulate ticket sales (House Passed)
HB563 · 2026-06-09
Regulate ticket sales (House Favorable Passage)
HB284 · 2026-06-09
Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects (House Passed)
HB314 · 2026-06-09
Limit certain public record requests; allow contractor response (House Passed)
HB603 · 2026-06-09
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts (House Passed)
HB505 · 2026-06-09
Restrict use of crowdfunding money for other purposes (House Favorable Passage)
HB645 · 2026-06-09
Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years (House Passed)
HB647 · 2026-06-09
Regards publicly funded child care, the Child Care Cred Program (House Passed)
HB291 · 2026-06-09
Create the Ohio International Trade Commission (House Passed)
HCR40 · 2026-06-08
Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act (House Favorable Passage)
HB319 · 2026-06-08
Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act (House Favorable Passage)
HB603 · 2026-06-08
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts (House Favorable Passage)
HB170 · 2026-06-03
Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology (House Passed)
SB179 · 2026-06-03
Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals (House Passed)
SB262 · 2026-06-03
Require construction contracts note variation from standard form (House Passed)
HB339 · 2026-06-03
Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate (House Passed)
HB639 · 2026-06-03
Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities (House Passed)
HB345 · 2026-06-03
Increase the penalties for voyeurism (House Passed)
SB219 · 2026-06-03
Revise the law governing oil and gas wells (House Favorable Passage)
SB219 · 2026-06-03
Revise the law governing oil and gas wells (House Passed)
HB441 · 2026-06-03
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander (House Passed)
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