The Ohio House changed the rules for how it operates. We're breaking down what you need to know if you plan to visit the statehouse.
Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, pictured in February 2024 when he was president of the Ohio Senate, presided over new changes to House rules on Wednesday. COLUMBUS, Ohio - Changes to how the Ohio House operates will either make lawmaking more efficient or less transparent, depending on who you ask.
One of the biggest changes eliminated a rule requiring 24 hours notice before a bill gets a floor vote. “If you have to set the calendar 24 hours in advance, a lot happens when everybody shows up to town, ” said Speaker Matt Huffman, a Lima Republican. “You lose another week potentially of getting something done.”
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