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Republican
· Senator
Mark Romanchuk
Represents District 22 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 34 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
118 of 186
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 102.5
Roll calls on record
253
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 Mark Romanchuk 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 Mark Romanchuk 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. Mark Romanchuk is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 34 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.
SCR5 · Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements
Senate Favorable Passage · 2025-03-11 · Passed 4–2
SB324 · Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law
In plain English Revises licensing and regulation requirements for X-ray machine operators and radiation technicians.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 6–0
SB149 · Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 6–0
SB230 · Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions
In plain English Allows pharmacists to screen, test, and treat certain respiratory health conditions.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 6–0
SB423 · Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws
In plain English Specifies that health care workers are not employees of health care platforms or facilities for certain labor and tax laws under specified circumstances.
Senate Favorable Passage · 2026-06-10 · Passed 6–0
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.
Nickie AntonioDemocrat · District 23 · 34 shared contested votes
12%
Hearcel CraigDemocrat · District 15 · 34 shared contested votes
12%
Beth ListonDemocrat · District 16 · 35 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 Mark Romanchuk 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.
Introduced186
Out of committee165
Passed one chamber165
Passed both chambers119
Became law118
Never left committee21
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 34Senate Transportation Committee 23House Transportation Committee 22Taxation 18Education : Primary and Secondary Education 18Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 18
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
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 lawSigned By The Governor · 2026-10-01
Designate September 25 as Dolly Parton Day
To enact section 5.64 of the Revised Code to designate September 25 as "Dolly Parton Day."
Not out of committeeReferred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform · 2026-09-30
Allow a tax credit for compensation to skilled trades instructors
To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5747.053 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for compensation paid to skilled trades instructors.
Not out of committeeReferred to committee: Ways and Means · 2026-09-30
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration
To amend sections 9.66, 122.84, 303.12, 306.43, 319.301, 323.152, 519.12, 1901.186, 3318.36, 3318.363, 4503.065, 4773.10, 4774.08, 4774.10, 5502.75, 5705.31, 5705.316, 5713.08, 5715.23, and 5715.27; to amend, for the purpose of adopting a new section number as indicated in parentheses, section 5502.75 (5119.74); to enact sections…
Became lawEffective Appropriations effective June 24, 2026 · 2026-09-23
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
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
Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations
To amend sections 4909.042, 4909.15, 4909.173, 4909.174, 4928.01, 4928.03, and 4928.041 of the Revised Code regarding electric vehicle charging stations and to make corrections to provisions of Senate Bill 103 of the 136th General Assembly.
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 academic intervention, math improvement and intervention
In plain English Requires public schools to provide academic intervention services, updates approved diagnostic assessments and state achievement tests, and makes changes to career-technical education and community school standards.
Official synopsis: To amend sections 3301.079, 3301.0714, 3301.0715, 3302.03, 3302.07, 3302.13, 3310.41, 3313.6028, 3313.90, 3314.03, 3317.25, 3317.28, 3324.10, and 3326.11; to enact new section 3313.6032 and sections 3301.0734, 3302.131, 3313.476, 3313.6034, 3319.2214, and 3319.2311; and to repeal section 3313.6032 of the Revised Code with regard to academic…
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-23
Enact the Keep Them Safe Act
To amend sections 4501.11 and 5503.02 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Keep Them Safe Act and to make an appropriation.
Became lawEffective Appropriations effective June 18, 2026 · 2026-09-17
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
Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids
To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.
Became lawEffective · 2026-09-17
“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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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 Passed)
HB479 · 2026-06-10
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration (Senate Passed)
SB324 · 2026-06-10
Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law (Senate Passed)
SB324 · 2026-06-10
Revise X-ray machine operator and radiation technician law (Senate Favorable Passage)
SB149 · 2026-06-10
Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (Senate Passed)
SB149 · 2026-06-10
Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (Senate Favorable Passage)
HB3 · 2026-06-10
Enact the School Bus Safety Act (Senate Passed)
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 Passed)
SB230 · 2026-06-10
Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions (Senate Passed)
SB230 · 2026-06-10
Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions (Senate Favorable Passage)
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 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)
SB423 · 2026-06-10
Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws (Senate Favorable Passage)
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)
HB479 · 2026-06-09
Regards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration (Senate Favorable Passage)
SB450 · 2026-06-03
Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 (Senate Favorable Passage)
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)
SB358 · 2026-05-20
Create the Blackout license plate (Senate Passed)
SB281 · 2026-05-20
Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system (Senate Passed)
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