Ohio · State Representative
Jim Thomas
Bills sponsored
13
Became law
2
Cosponsored
30
Roll calls voted
762
Voted with their party
99.9% of 762
- This session:
- 5 of 15 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 0 of 397 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Jim Thomas, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 136th General Assembly House, District 49 Republican
- 135th General Assembly House, District 49 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | Chair | 2025–2026 |
| Education | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Finance | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Ways and Means | Member | 2025–2026 |
| Government Oversight | Vice Chair | 2023–2024 |
| Civil Justice | Member | 2023–2024 |
| Constitutional Resolutions | Member | 2023–2024 |
| State and Local Government | Member | 2023–2024 |
Bills they sponsored
13 bills as primary sponsor and 69 resolutions, of which 2 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 10192025–2026 | Temporarily reduce motor fuel taxes; levy a temporary tax | In committee | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 5612025–2026 | Honoring the Canton Palace Theatre on its Centennial. | Passed one chamber | Nov 3, 2026 |
| HB 1052025–2026 | Revise non-recourse litigation funding agreement regulations | Became law | Jul 7, 2026 |
| HB 7932025–2026 | Regards cost of attendance at institutions of higher education | In committee | May 13, 2026 |
| HB 7922025–2026 | Regards surplus lines insurers | In committee | May 13, 2026 |
| HR 4202025–2026 | Honoring the Rotary Club of Canal Fulton on its One Hundredth Anniversary. | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| HR 3692025–2026 | In memory of L. Helen Rankin. | Passed one chamber | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HB 7562025–2026 | Expand research, development tax credit to apply to income tax | In committee | Mar 18, 2026 |
| HR 3332025–2026 | Honoring the City of Massillon on its Two Hundredth Anniversary. | Passed one chamber | Feb 18, 2026 |
| HR 2632025–2026 | Honoring Wendy Zhan on her retirement as the director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. | Passed one chamber | Oct 21, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 762 recorded votes in all: 754 yes, 8 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | SB 214 | PassedRemove firearm mufflers, suppressors as dangerous ordnance | Yes | Passed 69–27 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HR 564 | AdoptedRelative to travel allowance. | Yes | Passed 92–0 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HR 563 | AdoptedRelative to the election of Caleb Stidham to fill the vacancy in the membersh... | Yes | Passed 56–0 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 82 | PassedRegards traffic offenses in construction zones | Yes | Passed 95–0 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 762 | PassedExempt certain vending machine food purchases from sales, use tax | Yes | Passed 91–2 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 567 | PassedModify laws governing the Board of Nursing, nursing professionals | Yes | Passed 91–1 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 530 | PassedEstablish the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission | Yes | Passed 89–3 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 452 | PassedDesignate 761st Tank Battalion Day | Yes | Passed 94–0 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 397 | Concurred in Senate amendmentsExpand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds | Yes | Passed 71–22 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 304 | PassedPermit certain activities fulfill PE requirement; require recess | Yes | Passed 94–1 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | HB 255 | PassedCreate the Ohio Sports Commission | Yes | Passed 88–7 |
| 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 450 | ReportedMake capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028 | Yes | Passed 29–0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 315 | PassedEnact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act | Yes | Passed 88–10 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SB 315 | Reported - SubstituteEnact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act | Yes | Passed 31–0 |
| 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 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 611 | Reported - SubstituteIssue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license | Yes | Passed 13–0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | HB 585 | PassedRegards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds | Yes | Passed 95–2 |
From Ohio's official records, checked Nov 13, 2026.