Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Ohio
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 35 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 253 of 253 roll calls · Senate median 100%
Their bills that became law
92 of 140
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 102.5
Roll calls on record
253
136th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 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 Steve Wilson 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 Steve Wilson sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Steve Wilson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 35 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.
SB172 · Specify persons unlawfully present are not privileged from arrest
Senate Favorable Passage · 2025-06-12 · Passed 4–2
SCR5 · Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements
Senate Favorable Passage · 2025-03-11 · Passed 4–2
HB251 · Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
In plain English Requires law enforcement and public entities to meet specified requirements when using or purchasing drones, and adds more aviation facilities to state aviation law.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 5–1
SB321 · Regards carrying of firearms by certain special police officers
In plain English Allows certain special police officers to carry firearms.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-03-26 · Passed 5–0
SB214 · Remove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance
In plain English Removes firearm mufflers and suppressors from the classification of dangerous ordnance.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–0
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.
Casey WeinsteinDemocrat · District 28 · 37 shared contested votes
14%
Hearcel CraigDemocrat · District 15 · 36 shared contested votes
11%
Beth ListonDemocrat · District 16 · 36 shared contested votes
11%
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 Steve Wilson 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.
Introduced140
Out of committee122
Passed one chamber122
Passed both chambers94
Became law92
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 102.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Special Designations 22Senate Judiciary Committee 13Public Safety 12Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 12Commerce 11Senate Transportation Committee 10
Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests
To amend section 4513.36 of the Revised Code to expand the prohibition against interfering with arrest to all motor vehicle-related laws and require drivers and passengers to disclose their name, address, and date of birth to a peace officer on request.
Became lawEffective · 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
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle
In plain English Prohibits possessing an electronic device while committing motor vehicle theft, temporarily reduces motor fuel taxes, and levies a temporary retail tax on certain motor fuel.
Official synopsis: To amend section 2923.24 of the Revised Code to prohibit possession of an electronic device while committing a motor vehicle theft offense, to temporarily reduce certain motor fuel taxes, to levy a temporary retail tax on certain motor fuel, to make appropriations to supplement the…
Became lawEffective Emergency; Certain provisions effective December 30, 2026 · 2026-10-01
Regards filing for certificate of qualification for employment
In plain English Allows people to file for a certificate of qualification for employment at a different time than currently permitted.
Official synopsis: To amend section 2953.25 of the Revised Code to modify when a person may file a petition for a certificate of qualification for employment.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals
In plain English Requires prisons to verify whether incarcerated individuals are veterans.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 341.02 and 5901.03 and to enact section 341.43 of the Revised Code to require incarcerating institutions to verify the veteran status of incarcerated individuals.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway
In plain English Creates multiple memorial highways and specialty license plates, including the Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 4501.21 and 5910.07 and to enact sections 4503.472, 4503.4913, 4503.537, 4503.599, 4503.705, 4503.717, 4503.727, 4503.736, 4503.739, 4503.742, 4503.861, 4503.889, 4503.897, 4503.898, 4503.912, 4503.937, 4503.938, 4503.939, 4503.947, 5534.102, 5534.141, 5534.155, 5534.428, 5534.429, 5534.443, 5534.444, 5534.451, 5534.454, 5534.455, 5534.456, 5534.482, 5534.59, 5534.607, 5534.609, 5534.617,…
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Regards professional employer organizations and Unemployment Law
In plain English Modifies how professional employer organizations and alternate employer organizations are treated under Ohio's unemployment compensation law.
Official synopsis: To amend section 4141.24 of the Revised Code to make changes regarding the treatment of professional employer organizations and alternate employer organizations under the Unemployment Compensation Law.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-17
Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members
In plain English Requires the state parks division to establish a discount program for veterans and active service members for park services and rentals.
Official synopsis: To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-07
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
In plain English Requires electronic recordings of parole board hearings and makes those recordings public records.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 149.43, 2929.20, 5120.115, 5120.21, 5149.10, and 5149.101 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of certain parole board hearings, to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records, and to provide…
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-07
Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day
In plain English Designates August 26th as Abbey Gate Remembrance Day in Ohio.
Official synopsis: To enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to designate August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day."
Became lawEffective · 2026-06-30
Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs
In plain English Establishes a licensing process and sets contractual requirements for pharmacy benefit managers in Ohio.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 1751.92, 3905.24, 3923.87, 3959.01, 3959.111, 3959.12, and 3959.20; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 3959.111 (3957.25), 3959.20 (3957.26), and 3959.22 (3957.27); and to enact sections 3957.01, 3957.02, 3957.03, 3957.04, 3957.05, 3957.06, 3957.07, 3957.08,…
Became lawEffective · 2026-06-30
Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals
In plain English Waives fees for identification cards and birth certificates for homeless individuals, and requires photo identification to vote by mail with certain exceptions.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 111.31, 2101.16, 2303.20, 3109.14, 3333.31, 3375.011, 3501.01, 3503.02, 3503.13, 3503.153, 3503.16, 3505.19, 3509.03, 3509.04, 3509.05, 3509.051, 3509.06, 3509.07, 3509.08, 3509.10, 3511.011, 3511.02, 3511.021, 3705.24, 3705.242, 4507.01, 4507.50, 4507.51, and 4507.52; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as…
Passed both chambersVeto receipt · 2026-06-25
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HB519 · 2026-09-30
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle (Senate Passed)
SB273 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Keep Them Safe Act (Senate Passed)
SB102 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Gus Frangos Act (Senate Passed)
HB292 · 2026-06-10
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission (Senate Passed)
SB342 · 2026-06-10
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts (Senate Passed)
HB541 · 2026-06-10
Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway (Senate Passed)
SB19 · 2026-06-10
Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention (Senate Passed)
SB419 · 2026-06-10
Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements (Senate Passed)
SB398 · 2026-06-10
Create the Adopt a Trail Program (Senate Passed)
SB52 · 2026-06-10
Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway (Senate Passed)
SB219 · 2026-06-10
Revise the law governing oil and gas wells (Senate Passed)
SB421 · 2026-06-10
Increase time period to bring civil action for sex offense victim (Senate Passed)
HB472 · 2026-06-10
Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals (Senate Passed)
SB162 · 2026-06-10
Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers (Senate Passed)
SB311 · 2026-06-10
Regards the operation of public and chartered nonpublic schools (Senate Passed)
HB105 · 2026-06-10
Revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations (Senate Passed)
HB173 · 2026-06-10
Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services (Senate Favorable Passage)
HB173 · 2026-06-10
Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services (Senate Passed)
SB294 · 2026-06-10
Declare the state's energy siting policy (Senate Passed)
SB315 · 2026-06-10
Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act (Senate Passed)
HB455 · 2026-06-10
Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW (Senate Passed)
HB251 · 2026-06-10
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities (Senate Favorable Passage)
HB251 · 2026-06-10
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities (Senate Passed)
HB479 · 2026-06-10
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration (Senate Passed)
SB175 · 2026-06-10
Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers (Senate Favorable Passage)
SB324 · 2026-06-10
Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law (Senate Passed)
SB149 · 2026-06-10
Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (Senate Passed)
HB3 · 2026-06-10
Enact the School Bus Safety Act (Senate Passed)
HB3 · 2026-06-10
Enact the School Bus Safety Act (Senate Favorable Passage)
HB210 · 2026-06-10
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters (Senate Passed)
SB326 · 2026-06-10
Require students complete a high school computer science course (Senate Passed)
HB433 · 2026-06-10
Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes (Senate Passed)
SB160 · 2026-06-10
Regards prescription drugs and medication switching (Senate Favorable Passage)
SB160 · 2026-06-10
Regards prescription drugs and medication switching (Senate Passed)
SB230 · 2026-06-10
Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions (Senate Passed)
SCR19 · 2026-06-10
Urge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act (Senate Adopted)
SB276 · 2026-06-10
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (Senate Passed)
HB533 · 2026-06-10
Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide (Senate Favorable Passage)
HB533 · 2026-06-10
Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide (Senate Passed)
SB179 · 2026-06-10
Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals (Senate Passed)
SB262 · 2026-06-10
Require construction contracts note variation from standard form (Senate Passed)
SCR20 · 2026-06-10
Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Senate Adopted)
HB297 · 2026-06-10
Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses (Senate Passed)
SB423 · 2026-06-10
Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws (Senate Passed)
SB422 · 2026-06-10
Prohibit certain offenders from school or child care premises (Senate Passed)
HB492 · 2026-06-10
Prohibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests (Senate Passed)
SB450 · 2026-06-03
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 (Senate Passed)
SB331 · 2026-06-03
Allow certain public hospitality employees to accept gratuities (Senate Passed)
SB106 · 2026-06-03
Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations (Senate Passed)
SB120 · 2026-06-03
Establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program (Senate Passed)
HB195 · 2026-06-03
Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code (Senate Passed)
HB268 · 2026-06-03
Regards filing for certificate of qualification for employment (Senate Passed)
SJR10 · 2026-06-03
CA: Require identification to vote (Senate Adopted)
HB359 · 2026-06-03
Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids (Senate Passed)
SB135 · 2026-06-03
Regards real property foreclosures and estate sales (Senate Passed)
HB20 · 2026-06-03
Prohibit harassing or impeding an emergency service responder (Senate Passed)
HCR7 · 2026-06-03
Support American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Buckeye Girls State (Senate Adopted)
SB290 · 2026-05-13
Require school building to have an exterior secure master key box (Senate Passed)
SB181 · 2026-05-13
Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes (Senate Passed)
SB202 · 2026-05-13
Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act (Senate Passed)
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