State Rep. Douglas Swearingen, Jr.
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Rep. Swearingen named vice chair of judiciary committee
State Representative D.J. Swearingen has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Ohio House Judiciary Committee by House Speaker Matt Huffman.
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Committee reviews bill for memorial highway designation
The House Transportation Committee commenced hearings on House Bill 234, which aims to designate a segment of State Route 2 in Ottawa County as the Cpl.
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Ohio House reviews bill mandating E-Verify for certain contractors
The Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee has commenced hearings on House Bill 246.
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House Health Committee evaluates new patient right to try act
The Ohio House Health Committee has commenced hearings on a pivotal piece of legislation titled the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act, introduced as House Bill 12.
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Ohio enacts Parents' Bill of Rights requiring parental notification on student health
State Representative D.J. Swearingen has announced the signing of the Parents’ Bill of Rights into Ohio law.
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Ohio governor receives Parents' Bill of Rights for consideration
The Parents’ Bill of Rights, a key legislative priority for the 135th General Assembly, has been forwarded to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for approval.
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Governor DeWine signs bills impacting veterans memorials and SORN laws
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 81 into law, as announced by State Representative D.J. Swearingen.
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Ohio passes Substitute House Bill 2 allocating over four billion dollars
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects, including $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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Ohio House passes bill requiring E-Verify for new hires
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 327, legislation requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron), the bill's sponsor, announced the passage.
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Ohio House passes bills on memorial highways and sex offender law updates
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 380, which will designate twenty-nine roads and bridges throughout the state, according to State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron). The bill includes two initiatives led by Swearingen to honor individuals who impacted the 89th House district.
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Ohio House committee advances bill mandating employer use of E-Verify program
The House Commerce and Labor Committee passed House Bill 327 today, a piece of legislation designed to ensure that newly hired employees in Ohio are legally eligible for employment in the United States. The bill was introduced by State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) and State Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wayne County).
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Ohio House Passes Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Crisis, Update Non-Profit Corporation Law
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 230, legislation aimed at combating drug and human trafficking in Ohio. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron), the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of the legislation in addressing the fentanyl crisis. Swearingen, along with State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison), introduced the bill as a response to the alarming increase in drug overdoses, particularly fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and across the United States.“This bill will ensure that the appropriate individuals face consequences for their...
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House Committee Passes Bill to Designate Ottawa County Veterans Memorial Highway
COLUMBUS— The House Transportation Committee today passed House Bill 335, legislation to designate a portion of State Route 163 in Ottawa County as Ottawa County Veterans Memorial Highway, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron).Swearingen specifically cites the historic events that took place on September 10, 1813, during which nine vessels under the command of Commodore Oliver Perry defeated six vessels from Great Britain’s Royal Navy near Put-In-Bay on Lake Erie. Additionally, over 3,000 veterans currently call Ottawa County home."Renaming this...
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House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Require Employer Use of E-Verify Program
State Representative D.J. Swearingen, a Republican from Huron, presented sponsor testimony today before the House Commerce and Labor Committee on House Bill 327. The bill aims to require employers in Ohio to use the E-Verify program, an internet-based program that helps employers verify the work authorization of new hires.The E-Verify program is a valuable tool that streamlines the verification process of new employees' work permits, visas, and citizenship within a matter of seconds. By implementing this program, employers can ensure that they are hiring individuals who...
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Ohio House Passes Strategic Community Investment Fund
The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the Strategic Community Investment Fund, a historic initiative that aims to support statewide, regional, and local projects. The fund, which includes $350 million in total, will allocate nearly $6 million specifically for projects in northern Ohio. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron) announced the approval of the fund as part of Substitute House Bill 2."I hope these investments will enrich the lives of those who call the 89th district home and draw more families to our region," said Swearingen. "The initiatives also...
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Wiggam, Swearingen Introduce Legislation to Require Employer Use of E-Verify Program
In an effort to protect Ohio's workforce and address the state's workforce needs, Representatives Wiggam and Swearingen have introduced legislation that would require employers to use the E-Verify program. The program, which confirms an employee's employment eligibility with federal records, aims to streamline the verification process and prevent the exploitation of illegal workers.Wiggam highlighted the importance of the E-Verify program in protecting Ohio's workers. He stated, "Once implemented, the E-Verify program will help protect Ohio's workforce against job loss...