# 129th Ohio General Assembly

The One Hundred Twenty-ninth Ohio General Assembly was a meeting of the Ohio state legislature, composed of the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. It met in Columbus, Ohio from January 3, 2011 until December 20, 2012. While Ted Strickland was Ohio Governor for the first week of the biennium, John Kasich was sworn in during the second week. The apportionment of districts was based on the 2000 United States census. This was the last time the 2000 census was used by the General Assembly to determine the apportionment of legislative districts. While the Ohio Senate was retained by the Ohio Republican Party, they won control of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Ohio Democratic Party.

## Major legislation
### Enacted

* February 18, 2011: JobsOhio: Privatization of Development Department
* March 30, 2011: Ohio Biennium Transportation Budget 2012–2013
* March 31, 2011: Collective Bargaining Reform for Public Employees

## Party summary

    Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Changes in membership" section, below.

### Senate

| | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant |
| | Republican | Democratic | Total | Vacant |
| End of previous Assembly | 21 | 12 | 33 | 0 |
| Begin | 23 | 10 | 33 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 69.7% | 30.3% | | |

### House of Representatives

| | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant |
| | Democratic | Republican | Total | Vacant |
| End of previous Assembly | 53 | 46 | 99 | 0 |
| Begin | 40 | 59 | 99 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 40.4% | 59.6% | | |

## Leadership
### Senate

* Senate President: Tom Niehaus
* President Pro Tempore: Keith Faber
    Majority (Republican) leadership
* Majority Floor Leader: Jimmy Stewart
* Majority Whip: Shannon Jones
    Minority (Democratic) leadership
* Senate Minority Leader: Capri Cafaro
* Assistant Minority Leader: Shirley Smith
* Minority Whip: Edna Brown
* Assistant Minority Whip: Jason Wilson

### House of Representatives

* Speaker of the House: William G. Batchelder
* Speaker Pro Tempore: Lou Blessing
    Majority (Republican) leadership
* Majority Floor Leader: Matt Huffman
* Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Barbara Sears
* Majority Whip: John Adams
* Assistant Majority Whip: Cheryl Grossman
    Minority (Democratic) leadership
* House Minority Leader: Armond Budish
* Assistant Minority Leader: Matt Szollosi
* Minority Whip: Tracy Maxwell Heard
* Assistant Minority Whip: Debbie Phillips

## Membership
### Senate

| District | Senator | Party | Residence | First elected | Term Limited |
| 1 | Cliff Hite | Republican | Findlay | 2011 (Appt.) | 2022 |
| 2 | Mark Wagoner | Republican | Toledo | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 3 | Kevin Bacon | Republican | Worthington | 2010 | 2018 |
| 4 | Bill Coley | Republican | Middletown | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 5 | Bill Beagle | Republican | Tipp City | 2010 | 2018 |
| 6 | Peggy Lehner | Republican | Kettering | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 7 | Shannon Jones | Republican | Springboro | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 8 | Bill Seitz | Republican | Cincinnati | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 9 | Eric Kearney | Democratic | Cincinnati | 2005 (Appt.) | 2014 |
| 10 | Chris Widener | Republican | Springfield | 2008 | 2016 |
| 11 | Edna Brown | Democratic | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 12 | Keith Faber | Republican | Celina | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 13 | Gayle Manning | Republican | North Ridgeville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 14 | Tom Niehaus | Republican | New Richmond | 2004 | 2012 |
| 15 | Charleta Tavares | Democratic | Columbus | 2010 | 2018 |
| 16 | Jim Hughes | Republican | Columbus | 2008 | 2016 |
| 17 | David T. Daniels | Republican | Greenfield | 2010 | 2018 |
| 18 | Tim Grendell | Republican | Chesterland | 2004 | 2012 |
| 19 | Kris Jordan | Republican | Dublin | 2010 | 2018 |
| 20 | Jimmy Stewart | Republican | Athens | 2008 | 2016 |
| 21 | Shirley Smith | Democratic | Cleveland | 2006 | 2014 |
| 22 | Larry Obhof | Republican | Montville Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 23 | Michael J. Skindell | Democratic | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
| 24 | Tom Patton | Republican | Strongsville | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 25 | Nina Turner | Democratic | Cleveland | 2008 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 26 | Karen Gillmor | Republican | Tiffin | 2008 | 2016 |
| 27 | Frank LaRose | Republican | Fairlawn | 2010 | 2018 |
| 28 | Tom Sawyer | Democratic | Akron | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 29 | Scott Oelslager | Republican | Canton | 2010 | 2018 |
| 30 | Jason Wilson | Democratic | Columbiana | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 31 | Tim Schaffer | Republican | Lancaster | 2006 | 2014 |
| 32 | Capri Cafaro | Democratic | Hubbard | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 33 | Joe Schiavoni | Democratic | Canfield | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |

### House of Representatives

| District | Representative | Party | Residence | First Elected | Term Limited |
| 1 | Craig Newbold | Republican | Columbiana | 2010 | 2018 |
| 2 | Andrew Brenner | Republican | Powell | 2010 | 2018 |
| 3 | Ron Amstutz | Republican | Wooster | 2008 | 2016 |
| 4 | Matt Huffman | Republican | Lima | 2006 | 2014 |
| 5 | Gerald Stebelton | Republican | Lancaster | 2006 | 2014 |
| 6 | Randy Gardner | Republican | Bowling Green | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 7 | Kenny Yuko | Democrat | Richmond Heights | 2004 | 2012 |
| 8 | Armond Budish | Democrat | Beachwood | 2006 | 2014 |
| 9 | Barbara Boyd | Democrat | Cleveland Heights | 2006 | 2014 |
| 10 | Bill Patmon | Democrat | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
| 11 | Sandra Williams | Democrat | Cleveland | 2006 | 2014 |
| 12 | John E. Barnes, Jr. | Democrat | Cleveland | 2010 | 2018 |
| 13 | Nickie Antonio | Democrat | Lakewood | 2010 | 2018 |
| 14 | Michael Foley | Democrat | Cleveland | 2006 (Appt.) | 2014 |
| 15 | Timothy J. DeGeeter | Democrat | Parma | 2003 (Appt.) | 2012 |
| 16 | Nan Baker | Republican | Westlake | 2008 | 2016 |
| 17 | Marlene Anielski | Republican | Walton Hills | 2010 | 2018 |
| 18 | Mike Dovilla | Republican | Berea | 2010 | 2018 |
| 19 | Anne Gonzales | Republican | Westerville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 20 | Nancy Garland | Democrat | New Albany | 2008 | 2016 |
| 21 | Mike Duffey | Republican | Worthington | 2010 | 2018 |
| 22 | John Patrick Carney | Democrat | Clintonville | 2008 | 2016 |
| 23 | Cheryl Grossman | Republican | Grove City | 2008 | 2016 |
| 24 | Ted Celeste | Democrat | Grandview Heights | 2006 | 2014 |
| 25 | Michael Stinziano | Democrat | Columbus | 2010 | 2018 |
| 26 | Tracy Maxwell Heard | Democrat | Columbus | 2006 | 2014 |
| 27 | W. Carlton Weddington | Democrat | Columbus | 2008 | 2016 |
| 28 | Connie Pillich | Democrat | Montgomery | 2008 | 2016 |
| 29 | Lou Blessing | Republican | Cincinnati | 2004 | 2012 |
| 30 | Louis Terhar | Republican | Columbus | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 31 | Denise Driehaus | Democrat | Cincinnati | 2008 | 2016 |
| 32 | Dale Mallory | Democrat | Cincinnati | 2006 | 2014 |
| 33 | Alicia Reece | Democrat | Cincinnati | 2010 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 34 | Peter Stautberg | Republican | Anderson Twp. | 2008 | 2016 |
| 35 | Ron Maag | Republican | Lebanon | 2008 | 2016 |
| 36 | Michael Henne | Republican | Clayton | 2010 | 2018 |
| 37 | Jim Butler | Republican | Oakwood | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 38 | Terry Blair | Republican | Washington Twp. | 2008 | 2016 |
| 39 | Clayton Luckie | Democrat | Dayton | 2006 (Appt.) | 2014 |
| 40 | Roland Winburn | Democrat | Harrison Twp. | 2008 | 2016 |
| 41 | Lynn Slaby | Republican | Copley | 2010 | 2018 |
| 42 | Kristina Roegner | Republican | Hudson | 2010 | 2018 |
| 43 | Todd McKenney | Republican | Akron | 2010 | 2018 |
| 44 | Vernon Sykes | Democrat | Akron | 2006 | 2014 |
| 45 | Zack Milkovich | Democrat | Akron | 2010 | 2018 |
| 46 | Barbara Sears | Republican | Sylvania | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 47 | Teresa Fedor | Democrat | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 48 | Michael Ashford | Democrat | Toledo | 2010 | 2018 |
| 49 | Matt Szollosi | Democrat | Toledo | 2006 | 2014 |
| 50 | Christina Hagan | Republican | Marlboro Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 51 | Kirk Schuring | Republican | Canton | 2010 | 2018 |
| 52 | Stephen Slesnick | Democrat | Canton | 2008 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 53 | Timothy Derickson | Republican | Hanover Twp | 2008 | 2016 |
| 54 | Courtney Combs | Republican | Hamilton | 2004 (Appt.) | 2012 |
| 55 | Margaret Conditt | Republican | Liberty Township | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 56 | Dan Ramos | Democrat | Lorain | 2010 | 2018 |
| 57 | Matt Lundy | Democrat | Elyria | 2006 | 2014 |
| 58 | Terry Boose | Republican | Norwalk | 2008 | 2016 |
| 59 | Ron Gerberry | Democrat | Austintown | 2007 (Appt.) | 2016 |
| 60 | Bob Hagan | Democrat | Youngstown | 2006 | 2014 |
| 61 | Mark Okey | Democrat | Carrollton | 2006 | 2014 |
| 62 | Lorraine Fende | Democrat | Willowick | 2004 | 2012 |
| 63 | Ron Young | Republican | LeRoy Township | 2010 | 2018 |
| 64 | Tom Letson | Democrat | Warren | 2006 | 2014 |
| 65 | Sean O'Brien | Democrat | Niles | 2010 | 2018 |
| 66 | Joe Uecker | Republican | Loveland | 2004 | 2012 |
| 67 | Peter Beck | Republican | Mason | 2009 (Appt.) | 2018 |
| 68 | Kathleen Clyde | Democrat | Kent | 2010 | 2018 |
| 69 | William G. Batchelder | Republican | Medina | 2006 | 2014 |
| 70 | Jarrod Martin | Republican | Beavercreek | 2008 | 2016 |
| 71 | Jay Hottinger | Republican | Newark | 2006 | 2014 |
| 72 | Ross McGregor | Republican | Springfield | 2005 (Appt.) | 2014 |
| 73 | Jay Goyal | Democrat | Mansfield | 2006 | 2014 |
| 74 | Bruce Goodwin | Republican | Defiance | 2006 | 2014 |
| 75 | Lynn Wachtmann | Republican | Napoleon | 2006 | 2014 |
| 76 | Robert Sprague | Republican | Findlay | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 77 | Jim Buchy | Republican | Greenville | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 78 | John Adams | Republican | Sidney | 2006 | 2014 |
| 79 | Richard Adams | Republican | Troy | 2008 | 2016 |
| 80 | Dennis Murray | Democrat | Sandusky | 2008 | 2016 |
| 81 | Rex Damschroder | Republican | Fremont | 2010 | 2018 |
| 82 | Jeffrey McClain | Republican | Upper Sandusky | 2008 | 2016 |
| 83 | David Burke | Republican | Marysville | 2008 | 2016 |
| 84 | Bob Hackett | Republican | London | 2008 | 2016 |
| 85 | Bob Peterson | Republican | Sabina | 2010 | 2018 |
| 86 | Cliff Rosenberger | Republican | Clarksville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 87 | John Carey | Republican | Wellston | 2010 | 2018 |
| 88 | Danny Bubp | Republican | West Union | 2004 | 2012 |
| 89 | Terry Johnson | Republican | Portsmouth | 2010 | 2018 |
| 90 | Margaret Ruhl | Republican | Mount Vernon | 2008 | 2016 |
| 91 | Bill Hayes | Republican | Pataskala | 2010 | 2018 |
| 92 | Debbie Phillips | Democrat | Athens | 2008 | 2016 |
| 93 | Andy Thompson | Republican | Marietta | 2010 | 2018 |
| 94 | Troy Balderson | Republican | Muskingum | 2008 | 2016 |
| 95 | Lou Gentile | Democrat | Steubenville | 2010 | 2018 |
| 96 | Al Landis | Republican | Dover | 2010 | 2018 |
| 97 | Dave Hall | Republican | Killbuck | 2008 | 2016 |
| 98 | Richard Hollington | Republican | Chagrin Falls | 2011 (Appt.) | 2020 |
| 99 | Casey Kozlowski | Republican | Pierpont | 2010 | 2018 |

## Changes in membership
### Senate

| District | Predecessor | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
| 6th | Jon Husted (R) | Husted resigned to become Ohio Secretary of State. Lehner appointed for remainder of term. | Peggy Lehner (R) | January 11, 2011 |
| 1st | Steve Buehrer (R) | Buehrer resigned to become director of the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation. Hite appointed for remainder of term. | Cliff Hite (R) | February 1, 2011 |
| 22nd | Bob Gibbs (R) | Gibbs resigned after winning an election to become a United States Congressman. Obhof appointed for remainder of term. | Larry Obhof (R) | February 1, 2011 |
| 4th | Gary Cates (R) | Resigned May 23, 2011 to become senior vice chancellor within a division of the Ohio Board of Regents. Coley appointed for remainder of term. | Bill Coley (R) | May 24, 2011 |
| 20th | Jimmy Stewart (R) | Stewart resigned to work as president of the Ohio Gas Association. Balderson appointed for remainder of term. | Troy Balderson (R) | July 13, 2011 |
| 26th | Karen Gillmor (R) | Resigned July 13, 2011 to become chair of the Ohio Industrial Commission. Burke appointed for remainder of term. | David Burke (R) | July 13, 2011 |
| 18th | Tim Grendell (R) | Grendell resigned to take a judiciary position. Eklund appointed for remainder of term. | John Eklund (R) | November 8, 2011 |
| 30th | Jason Wilson (D) | Wilson resigned to become a member of the Governor's cabinet. Gentile appointed for remainder of term. | Lou Gentile (D) | December 15, 2011 |
| 17th | David T. Daniels (R) | Daniels resigned to become a member of the Governor's cabinet. Peterson appointed for remainder of term. | Bob Peterson (R) | March 21, 2012 |

### House of Representatives

| District | Predecessor | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
| 37th | Peggy Lehner (R) | Lehner resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Butler appointed for the remainder of the term. | Jim Butler (R) | January 11, 2011 |
| 77th | Jim Zehringer (R) | Zehringer resigned after being appointed to the Governor's cabinet. Buchy appointed for the remainder of the term. | Jim Buchy (R) | January 11, 2011 |
| 98th | Richard Hollington (R) | Hollington retired. Tim Grendell elected but did not take oath. Hollington reappointed as a placeholder. | Richard Hollington (R) | January 11, 2011 |
| 76th | Cliff Hite (R) | Hite resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Sprague appointed for the remainder of the term. | Robert Sprague (R) | February 2, 2011 |
| 50th | Todd Snitchler (R) | Snitchler resigned after being appointed to the Public Utilities Commission. Hagan appointed for the remainder of the term. | Christina Hagan (R) | March 1, 2011 |
| 55th | Bill Coley (R) | Coley resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Conditt appointed for the remainder of the term. | Margaret Conditt (R) | June 8, 2011 |
| 83rd | David Burke (R) | Burke resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Pelanda appointed for the remainder of the term. | Dorothy Liggett Pelanda (R) | July 28, 2011 |
| 94th | Troy Balderson (R) | Balderson resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Hill appointed for the remainder of the term. | Brian Hill (R) | July 28, 2011 |
| 30th | Robert Mecklenborg (R) | Mecklenborg resigned after a scandal. Terhar appointed for the remainder of the term. | Louis Terhar (R) | September 14, 2011 |
| 43rd | Todd McKenney (R) | McKenney resigned after being appointed to the judiciary. DeVitis appointed for the remainder of the term. | Anthony DeVitis (R) | December 8, 2011 |
| 95th | Lou Gentile (D) | Gentile resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Cera appointed for the remainder of the term. | Jack Cera (D) | December 15, 2011 |
| 15th | Timothy J. DeGeeter (D) | DeGeeter resigned after winning election as mayor of Parma, Ohio. Celebrezze appointed for remainder of term. | Nicholas J. Celebrezze (D) | January 16, 2012 |
| 87th | John Carey (R) | Carey resigned. Rose appointed as a placeholder. | Philip H. Rose (R) | January 18, 2012 |
| 98th | Richard Hollington (R) | Hollington resigned after being elected mayor of Hunting Valley. Matheney appointed as a placeholder. | Mary Brigid Matheney (R) | January 18, 2012 |
| 87th | Philip H. Rose (R) | Carey resigned. Smith appointed for the remainder of the term. | Ryan Smith (R) | April 18, 2012 |
| 98th | Mary Brigid Matheney (R) | Matheney resigned. Lynch appointed for the remainder of the term. | Matt Lynch (R) | April 18, 2012 |
| 85th | Bob Peterson (R) | Peterson resigned after being appointed to the Ohio Senate. Scherer appointed for the remainder of the term. | Gary Scherer (R) | April 24, 2012 |
| 41st | Lynn Slaby (R) | Slaby resigned to take a position on the Public Utilities Commission. His wife, Marilyn Slaby is appointed for the remainder of the term. | Marilyn Slaby (R) | May 24, 2012 |
| 27th | W. Carlton Weddington (D) | Weddington resigned after a scandal. Boyce appointed for the remainder of the term. | Kevin Boyce (D) | May 6, 2012 |