Melanie Miller News

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today voted in support of House Bill 292 – legislation to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), Chair of the Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee, today announced the introduction of legislation that creates the “Ohio, The Heart of It All Pass” Program, a new statewide initiative that would allow Ohioans and visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy more of Ohio’s thriving tourism industry. 

State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced “Trey’s Law,” legislation designed to strengthen protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensure perpetrators are held accountable for their crime. 

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on House Bill 537 in the House Children and Human Services Committee. The bill works to expand access to midwifery services by creating a new licensure framework for midwives in Ohio. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that House Bill 296 passed through the Ohio House of Representatives with bipartisan support and a vote of 86-6. The legislation provides a 180-day grace period on court-assessed fines and fees for recently formerly incarcerated Ohioans as they reenter society.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced that the General Assembly will begin the capital budget process for fiscal years 2027-28. The capital budget is one of Ohio’s five main budgets and focuses on brick-and-mortar projects funded by state bonds. 

State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today joined Governor Mike DeWine for the ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 17, bipartisan legislation recognizing the 6888th Central Post Battalion. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Representatives Matthew Kishman (R-Minerva) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) today announced the introduction of House Bill 648, also known as the ELDER (Ending Losses and Deception in Electronic Resources) Act. 

State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Monica Robb Blasdel (R- New Waterford) today provided sponsor testimony in the House Health Committee on House Bill 561, the Parental C.H.O.I.C.E. Act (Clarity on Health Options and Information on Conscientious Exemptions), legislation which aims to strengthen and protect parental rights regarding vaccine exemptions in schools, preschools, and daycares across Ohio. 

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Ashland and Medina Counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program—totaling more than $96,817.