Published: 4/21/2012 - Updated: 1 day ago
Deadline nears for dog auction bill
Ohio lawmakers have less than 2 weeks to take action for ban
BY JIM PROVANCE
BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF
BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF
COLUMBUS -- Thirteen days and counting.
It appears lawmakers might let the clock run out on a proposed Ohio resident-initiated ban on dog auctions. Even if the proposal's supporters succeed in their goal of having it attached to a budget bill currently under debate, that bill probably would reach Gov. John Kasich's desk weeks after the May 3 deadline.
Ban backers then would have a decision to make. Do they trust the General Assembly to pass the proposed law that voter petitions placed before them after that date, or do they begin another intensive race against the clock to gather signatures to put the question on the ballot?
Dog Auction Ban Still Unresolved; Proponents Target MBR
Hannah Report 4/20/12
Hannah Report 4/20/12
The Ohio General Assembly’s deadline to act on an initiated statute to ban dog auctions in the state is approaching with still no resolution, although the group behind the effort is pushing for lawmakers to include language in the Mid-Biennium Review bill HB487 (Amstutz).
A Plain Dealer story reported Friday that language had already been inserted into the bill, but a spokesman for House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina) and the lobbyist for the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions, the group behind the initiated statute, said that was not the case.
Mark McGinnis told Hannah News his group had submitted the language as an amendment to HB487, but it was not included in the substitute bill unveiled earlier this week. He said they submitted it again on Friday, the deadline House Finance and Appropriations chairman and bill sponsor Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) had set for submissions as the bill heads for a committee vote next week. McGinnis said a member of the Democratic caucus had submitted the amendment on behalf of the group, although he said they had previously had sponsors from both sides of the aisle. http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=189189
A Plain Dealer story reported Friday that language had already been inserted into the bill, but a spokesman for House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina) and the lobbyist for the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions, the group behind the initiated statute, said that was not the case.
Mark McGinnis told Hannah News his group had submitted the language as an amendment to HB487, but it was not included in the substitute bill unveiled earlier this week. He said they submitted it again on Friday, the deadline House Finance and Appropriations chairman and bill sponsor Rep. Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster) had set for submissions as the bill heads for a committee vote next week. McGinnis said a member of the Democratic caucus had submitted the amendment on behalf of the group, although he said they had previously had sponsors from both sides of the aisle. http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=189189
Campaign Corner: OHROC Website: Brown-Mandel Polling
Hannah Report 4/20/12
House Republicans Launch New Campaign Website
The Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee (OHROC) Friday announced the launch of OHROC Newsbook, a website with exclusive news tips, video interviews, editorials and campaign updates that the committee says will serve as a one-stop news shop during the 2012 election season. The site address is http://www.ohiohousegop.com/.
“The Republican Caucus created Newsbook as a method of not only providing news updates for the press, but also for bringing additional transparency to the people of Ohio by making candidate and election information more readily available,” said OHROC Chairman Rep. Matt Huffman (R-Lima). “We are extremely proud of the strength of our candidates and their willingness to work hard for their communities. The Newsbook site will be a good way to bring the most breaking, up-to-date news about our campaign and our candidates to the people of Ohio and keep them informed.”
The website will have daily updates on a variety of topics and include video messages from Speaker of the House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina), upcoming events, news releases and more.http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=189192
The Ohio House Republican Organizational Committee (OHROC) Friday announced the launch of OHROC Newsbook, a website with exclusive news tips, video interviews, editorials and campaign updates that the committee says will serve as a one-stop news shop during the 2012 election season. The site address is http://www.ohiohousegop.com/.
“The Republican Caucus created Newsbook as a method of not only providing news updates for the press, but also for bringing additional transparency to the people of Ohio by making candidate and election information more readily available,” said OHROC Chairman Rep. Matt Huffman (R-Lima). “We are extremely proud of the strength of our candidates and their willingness to work hard for their communities. The Newsbook site will be a good way to bring the most breaking, up-to-date news about our campaign and our candidates to the people of Ohio and keep them informed.”
The website will have daily updates on a variety of topics and include video messages from Speaker of the House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina), upcoming events, news releases and more.http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=189192
Week in Review for Friday, April 20, 2012
Hannah Report 4/20/12
GENERAL ASSEMBLY/STATEHOUSE
House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina) shifted committee assignments in the House, naming four new committee and subcommittee chairmen, in line with his desire for members in their final year of service to step aside and give others a chance at leadership experience. Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy) replaced term-limited Rep. Joe Uecker (R-Loveland) as chairman of the newly renamed Commerce, Labor and Technology Committee Committee; Rep. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) took over the Criminal Justice Committee from Rep. Lynn Slaby (R-Copley), who took an appointment to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio; Rep. Rex Damschroder (R-Fremont) replaced term-limited Rep. Courtney Combs (R-Fairfield) as chairman of the House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee; and Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) took over chairmanship of the House Finance and Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee from Rep. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green), who is seeking a Senate seat.
House Speaker William Batchelder (R-Medina) shifted committee assignments in the House, naming four new committee and subcommittee chairmen, in line with his desire for members in their final year of service to step aside and give others a chance at leadership experience. Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy) replaced term-limited Rep. Joe Uecker (R-Loveland) as chairman of the newly renamed Commerce, Labor and Technology Committee Committee; Rep. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) took over the Criminal Justice Committee from Rep. Lynn Slaby (R-Copley), who took an appointment to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio; Rep. Rex Damschroder (R-Fremont) replaced term-limited Rep. Courtney Combs (R-Fairfield) as chairman of the House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee; and Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) took over chairmanship of the House Finance and Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee from Rep. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green), who is seeking a Senate seat.
Gongwer 4/20/12
The campaign to prohibit dog auctions in Ohio appears likely to move to the signature-gathering phase next month given the quickly approaching deadline for legislative action.
A lobbyist for the group behind the measure said the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions hopes to have an amendment added to the state mid-biennium review budget bill (HB 487
A spokesman for House Speaker Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) said an amendment to include language for the ban has been submitted and could be added next week as a new round of revisions heads for the MBR.
"I know that the speaker is aware of the issue and is continuing to work with members of our caucus," Batchelder spokesman Mike Dittoe said in an interview. "And I believe he or members of leadership have also had conversations with outside groups about this possible amendment. I'm not sure of its final outcome at this point, but I know it has been discussed as a possible amendment to the MBR."
Gongwer 4/20/12
The chairman of the Legislative Study Committee on Technology in State Government has released a report containing recommendations aimed at saving money and increasing efficiency.
The report from Rep. Craig Newbold (R-Columbiana) provides 26 recommendations to the General Assembly. based on the study panel's hearings and analysis that took place last year.
Among other things, the report suggests streamlining email systems, standardizing electronic application tools and language, more effectively utilizing outside vendors, enhancing focus on technological development in rural areas and placing an emphasis on information technology training and workforce development.
"It is important for Ohio's government to operate as cost-effectively as possible and to utilize technology in a way that puts our business model ahead of the curve," Mr. Newbold said in a statement.
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