Legislation to license mental health assistants and repeal a controversial transportation budget provision were among a host of items advancing following a four hour-plus Senate session Wednesday.
Two agriculture industry representatives asked lawmakers this week for continued state oversight of commodity testers, saying it gives Ohio farmers a competitive advantage over other states.
The first special legislative session in two decades ended Friday after the Senate sent two requested proposals to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Drivers could face stiffer fines and sentences for operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol under legislation passed by the House on Wednesday.
Legislation aimed at eliminating a key mental health barrier is headed for Gov. Mike DeWine's desk following Senate action Wednesday.
Nearly 80 individuals including patients and doctors lent support Wednesday to an off-label prescription bill opposed by leaders of the Senate Health Committee.