Ohio · State Representative
Beth Lear
Bills sponsored
28
Became law
2
Cosponsored
178
Roll calls voted
654
Voted with their party
91% of 654
- This session:
- 23 of 131 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 0 of 313 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Beth Lear, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 136th General Assembly House, District 61 Republican
- 135th General Assembly House, District 61 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce and Labor | Vice Chair | 2025–2026 |
| Sunset Review Committee | Vice Chair | 2025–2026 |
| Energy | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Government Oversight | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Ways and Means | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Energy and Natural Resources | Vice Chair | 2023–2024 |
| Primary and Secondary Education | Member | 2023–2024 |
| Ways and Means | Member | 2023–2024 |
Bills they sponsored
28 bills as primary sponsor and 64 resolutions, of which 2 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCR 352025–2026 | Urge Congress accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure | Passed one chamber | Sep 30, 2026 |
| HB 9712025–2026 | Enact the Save Ohio Sports Act | Introduced | Jul 1, 2026 |
| HB 7622025–2026 | Exempt certain vending machine food purchases from sales, use tax | In committee | Jun 9, 2026 |
| HR 4002025–2026 | Honoring Ashlynn Brokaw on securing a 2026 State Championship in girls wrestling. | Passed one chamber | Apr 21, 2026 |
| HR 3692025–2026 | In memory of L. Helen Rankin. | Passed one chamber | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HB 7352025–2026 | Designate William 'Bill' Burgett Memorial Highway | In committee | Mar 18, 2026 |
| HB 5862025–2026 | Prohibit mailing out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms | In committee | Nov 12, 2025 |
| HR 2632025–2026 | Honoring Wendy Zhan on her retirement as the director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. | Passed one chamber | Oct 21, 2025 |
| HB 5132025–2026 | Let certain entities apply Prevailing Wage to public projects | In committee | Oct 15, 2025 |
| HB 4982025–2026 | Enact the Ohio Self-Defense Act | In committee | Oct 8, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 654 recorded votes in all: 592 yes, 62 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | HR 544 | AdoptedRelative to the election of Sean Hutson to fill the vacancy in the membership... | Yes | Passed 62–0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | HB 519 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsProhibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle | Yes | Passed 78–16 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SJR 10 | AdoptedCA: Require identification to vote | Yes | Passed 62–30 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 450 | PassedMake capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 | Yes | Passed 95–3 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 315 | PassedEnact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act | Yes | Passed 88–10 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 276 | Passed - AmendedRatify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists | Yes | Passed 60–38 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 162 | PassedRegards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers | Yes | Passed 95–0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 692 | PassedRevise the household sewage treatment system law | Yes | Passed 95–2 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 667 | PassedEnact the Reagan Tokes and Patrick Heringer Act | Yes | Passed 96–2 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 611 | PassedIssue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license | Yes | Passed 87–5 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 585 | PassedRegards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds | Yes | Passed 95–2 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 479 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRegards physician supervision of imaging contrast administration | No | Passed 90–5 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 472 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsWaive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals | Yes | Passed 60–34 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 459 | PassedEnact Katelyn's Law | Yes | Passed 96–0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 455 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRegards the operation of public schools and the DEW | Yes | Passed 63–31 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 433 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsAlter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes | Yes | Passed 87–6 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 292 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsEstablish the Ohio Defense Commission | Yes | Passed 86–7 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 251 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRegards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities | Yes | Passed 89–5 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 210 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRegards the sale of used catalytic converters | Yes | Passed 92–2 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 173 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRegards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services | Yes | Passed 56–35 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 105 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsRevise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations | Yes | Passed 82–12 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SB 52 | PassedDesignate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway | Yes | Passed 96–0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SB 273 | PassedEnact the Keep Them Safe Act | Yes | Passed 95–0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SB 19 | PassedRegards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention | Yes | Passed 84–12 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | HCR 40 | AdoptedUrge Congress to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act | Yes | Passed 95–0 |
From Ohio's official records, checked Nov 1, 2026.