2024 OH Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Ohio General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Increased Penalties for the "Tobacco 21" Prohibition
Increases the fines imposed, in addition to any jail term or other sanctions, for repeated violations of the federal prohibition against selling tobacco products to persons under the age of 21.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Ban on Non-Citizen Campaign Contributions
Bans all foreign nationals, including permanent U.S. resident "green card" holders, from making contributions or expenditures regarding ballot issues or candidates.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Single-Sex Restrooms in Schools
Requires that public schools and institutions of higher education shall not permit a person to use a restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room that is designated for the opposite sex.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Halting the EPA's "Final Rule" on Carbon Emissions
Urges Congress to prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its April 2024 "Final Rule" limiting carbon emissions for coal and natural gas-fired power plants.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
Forbids financial institutions from using a merchant category code to identify firearms retailers and prevents government entities from keeping any list of privately owned firearms or firearms owners.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Tax-Funded Joint Economic Development Districts
Would create Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDD) comprised of multiple local governments with the power to extend and levy an income tax.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 20.5% |
| Republican | 74.3% |
