The 135th General Assembly, spanning from January 2023 – December 2024, has officially wrapped up, with lawmakers working late into the evening Wednesday to finalize their work on pieces of legislation.

Manufacturers scored several key wins during this final session, including:

• Stalling of the so-called “Prompt Pay Act” backed by unions (see Tax & Finance section)
• The Ohio Senate turning out the lights on a utility giveaway (see Energy section)
• The passage of a bill supported by both the OMA and the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice that will prevent manufacturers from being over-named in asbestos litigation cases
• OMA supported language to remove financial barriers for those who have their driver’s licenses suspended for non-dangerous driving reasons was incorporated into House Bill 29 and passed

The 136th General Assembly will begin on January 6th with new leadership in both the House and Senate. Outgoing Senate President Matt Huffman will lead the House as its next speaker, and current Senate Majority Floor Leader Rob McColley will become the Senate President. The OMA looks forward to continuing to work with these leaders and their teams next year. 12/18/2024