Ohio House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ohio House of Representatives |
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| 134th Ohio General Assembly | |
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Term limits
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4 terms (8 years total) |
| History | |
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New session started
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January 4, 2021 |
| Leadership | |
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Speaker of the House
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Robert R. Cupp (R)
Since July 30, 2020 |
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Speaker Pro Tempore
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Tim Ginter (R)
Since January 4, 2021 |
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Majority Leader
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Bill Seitz (R)
Since January 7, 2019 |
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Minority Leader
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 99 |
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Political groups
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Majority
Minority
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Length of term
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2 years |
| Authority | Article II, Ohio Constitution |
| Salary | $60,584/year |
| Elections | |
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Last election
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November 3, 2020 (99 seats) |
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Next election
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November 8, 2022 (99 seats) |
| Redistricting | Ohio Redistricting Commission |
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| House of Representatives Chamber Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio |
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| Ohio House of Representatives | |
The Ohio House of Representatives is a very important part of the government in Ohio. It is like one of the two main groups that make laws for the state. This group meets at the beautiful Ohio Statehouse building in Columbus, Ohio.
There are 99 members in the Ohio House. Each member represents a different area, called a district. These members are chosen by voters for two-year terms. They can serve for a maximum of four terms, which means eight years in total. Currently, the Republican Party has the most members in the Ohio House.
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What is the Ohio House of Representatives?
The Ohio House of Representatives is the "lower house" of the Ohio General Assembly. Think of it as one half of Ohio's state parliament. Its main job is to create, discuss, and vote on new laws for the state. If a law passes here, it then goes to the "upper house," which is the Ohio Senate.
Who are the Members?
The Ohio House has 99 members. Each member is elected by people living in their specific district. This means they represent the interests and needs of the people in their area.
How are Members Chosen?
Members of the Ohio House are elected by voters. They serve for two years at a time. To make sure new people get a chance to serve, there are "term limits." This means a person can only be elected to the Ohio House for a total of four terms, or eight years.
Who Leads the Ohio House?
The Ohio House of Representatives has several important leaders. These leaders help guide the discussions and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Main Leaders
| Presiding Leaders | ||
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| Speaker of the House | Robert Cupp | |
| Speaker Pro Tempore | Tim Ginter | |
- Speaker of the House: This is the most powerful person in the Ohio House. They lead the meetings and decide which laws are discussed. Robert Cupp is the current Speaker.
- Speaker Pro Tempore: This person helps the Speaker and takes their place if the Speaker is not there. Tim Ginter is the current Speaker Pro Tempore.
Leaders of the Political Parties
The two main political groups in the Ohio House are the Majority Party and the Minority Party. Each party has its own leaders.
Majority Party Leaders
The Majority Party is the group with the most members. They have leaders who help their party work together.
| Majority Leadership | ||
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| Majority Floor Leader | Bill Seitz | |
| Assistant Majority Floor Leader | Rick Carfagna | |
| Majority Whip | Don Jones | |
| Assistant Majority Whip | Cindy Abrams | |
- Majority Floor Leader: This person helps guide the laws that the majority party wants to pass. Bill Seitz holds this role.
- Majority Whip: This leader makes sure members of their party vote in a certain way. Don Jones is the Majority Whip.
Minority Party Leaders
The Minority Party is the group with fewer members. They also have leaders who speak for their party.
| Minority Leadership | ||
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| Minority Leader | Emilia Sykes | |
| Assistant Minority Leader | Kristin Boggs | |
| Minority Whip | Paula Hicks-Hudson | |
| Assistant Minority Whip | Richard Brown | |
- Minority Leader: This person is the main spokesperson for the party with fewer members. Emilia Sykes is the current Minority Leader.
- Minority Whip: This leader helps organize the votes for the minority party. Paula Hicks-Hudson holds this position.
How the House Works
The Ohio House of Representatives is where many important decisions for the state are made. Members work together, and sometimes disagree, to create laws that affect everyone in Ohio.
Party Control
The Ohio House is currently controlled by the Republican Party. This means they have more members than the Democratic Party.
- Republicans: 64 members
- Democrats: 35 members
This balance of power can change after elections.
Images for kids
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House districts by party. Blue shows Democratic districts, and red shows Republican districts.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Ohio para niños
