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Republican
· Representative
Jodi Salvo
Represents District 51 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 54 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 342 of 342 roll calls · House median 100%
Their bills that became law
97 of 205
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 67
Roll calls on record
342
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 Jodi Salvo 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 Jodi Salvo 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. Jodi Salvo is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 54 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.
HCR35 · Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure
In plain English Urges Congress to reform federal permitting policies to speed up deployment of new energy infrastructure.
House Favorable Passage · 2026-06-08 · Passed 13–7
SB219 · 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.
House Favorable Passage · 2026-06-03 · Passed 8–2
HB484 · Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program
In plain English Creates a pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care workers.
House Re-referred · 2026-06-09 · Passed 10–2
HB170 · Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology
In plain English Establishes a regulatory process for carbon capture and storage technologies and long-term underground storage of carbon dioxide.
House Favorable Passage · 2025-10-08 · Passed 9–1
HB393 · Require certain facilities assist inmates in obtaining ID cards
In plain English Requires community-based correctional facilities, programs, and halfway houses to help inmates obtain state identification cards before release.
House Favorable Passage · 2025-11-19 · Passed 9–0
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.
Dan TroyDemocrat · District 23 · 63 shared contested votes
59%
Mark SigristDemocrat · District 10 · 56 shared contested votes
55%
Derrick HallDemocrat · District 34 · 52 shared contested votes
54%
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 Jodi Salvo 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.
Introduced205
Out of committee150
Passed one chamber148
Passed both chambers100
Became law97
Never left committee55
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 67 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Special Designations 34House Transportation Committee 21Education 21Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 19Education : Primary and Secondary Education 18Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement 17
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
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
In plain English Ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists and makes changes to massage therapy licensing, school curriculum, assessment systems, and student athletic transfers, among other changes.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 3313.537, 4731.156, and 5903.12; to enact sections 3301.0717, 3301.0733, 3313.5321, 3313.6025, 4731.191, and 4732.42; and to repeal section 4731.155 of the Revised Code to ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, to modify the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact), to require, instead of…
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
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
To amend sections 2913.02, 2913.51, 4737.012, 4737.04, 4737.041, 4737.043, 4737.045, 4737.99, 4738.03, 4738.07, 4738.12, and 4775.09 and to enact section 4737.046 of the Revised Code regarding the sale of used catalytic converters.
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
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
Include maple syrup, maple product production to agriculture law
In plain English Includes maple syrup and maple product production in Ohio's agriculture laws.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 1.61, 303.01, 519.01, 901.511, 929.01, 1311.55, 1729.01, 5501.50, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code to expressly include the cultivation of trees to produce maple syrup and maple products in the laws relating to agriculture.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources · 2026-09-30
Revise the household sewage treatment system law
To amend sections 3701.83, 3718.02, 3718.021, 3718.03, 3718.06, 3718.11, 6111.44, and 6111.441 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law governing household sewage treatment systems.
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
Regards police escorts for farm equipment, agricultural vehicles
In plain English Allows police escorts for farm equipment and vehicles hauling agricultural goods, and permits farm equipment operation on limited access highways under certain conditions.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 4511.051 and 4513.34 and to enact section 4513.341 of the Revised Code regarding police escorts for farm equipment and vehicles that haul agricultural equipment and produce and the operation of farm equipment and machinery on limited access highways and freeways.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · 2026-09-30
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts
In plain English Prohibits conservancy district boards from including indemnification clauses and certain other provisions in contracts for goods or services.
Official synopsis: To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.
Passed one chamberReferred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources · 2026-09-30
“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)
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)
HB7 · 2026-06-09
Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care (House Favorable Passage)
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)
SB218 · 2026-06-09
Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensure (House Favorable Passage)
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)
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)
HB635 · 2026-06-09
Enact the Child Protection Reform Act (House Favorable Passage)
HB603 · 2026-06-09
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts (House Passed)
HB865 · 2026-06-09
Regards information on and advertisement of adoptable children (House Favorable Passage)
HB484 · 2026-06-09
Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) Child Care pilot program (House Re-referred)
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 Favorable Passage)
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)
HCR35 · 2026-06-08
Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 342 total roll-call votes this session).
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