Kris Jordan (R)
Senator
Senator Kris Jordan is currently serving his first term in the Ohio Senate, proudly representing the 19th District, which includes Delaware, Knox, Morrow, Richland, and part of Ashland Counties. Kris is a lifelong resident of Delaware County, and, at age 25, was elected to his first term as Delaware County Commissioner in 2002. He was subsequently re-elected to a second term in 2006, serving six years as a commissioner before being elected to serve as a State Representative in 2008, representing the 2nd House District. Kris distinguished himself early, being elected to House leadership as Assistant Minority Whip – the first freshman in Ohio House history to do so.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Powell |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011; State Representative, 2009-2010; Delaware County Commissioner, 2002-2008 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2014; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8086 Contact Me |
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Health, Human Services and Aging Insurance, Commerce and Labor Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs (Chair) |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 88 | SB 89 | SB 90 | SB 94 | SB 108 | SB 131 | SB 201 | SB 216 |
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| Primary Sponsor | SCR 29 | SR 13 | SR 42 | SR 61 | SR 73 | SR 193 | SR 206 |
| Cosponsor | HCR 13 | HCR 14 | SCR 2 | SCR 4 | SCR 14 | SCR 19 | SCR 20 | SCR 23 |
| SCR 24 | SCR 26 | SJR 1 | SR 29 | SR 40 | SR 59 | SR 66 | SR 69 |
| SR 77 | SR 78 | SR 111 | SR 112 | SR 127 | SR 129 | SR 130 | SR 140 |
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| 05.01.2012 | |
| Senate supports continued operation of 179th Airlift Wing | |
| Columbus- The Ohio Senate today unanimously approved a resolution urging Congress and U.S. Defense officials to reconsider a proposal that would end the C-27J aircraft program at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, eliminating more than 800 jobs. Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 was sponsored by Senators Larry Obhof (R- Montville Township) and Kris Jordan. | |
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| 03.27.2012 | |
| Congress urged to continue 179th Airlift Wing operation | |
| Columbus- State Senators Kris Jordan and Larry Obhof (R- Montville Township) today introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 urging Congress and U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to maintain the C-27J aircraft program at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield. | |
| Read more... Jordan letter to Panetta | |
| 03.13.2012 | |
| Jordan testifies in support of bill to close public corruption loophole | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Kris Jordan appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon to urge support for Senate Bill 299, legislation that would prohibit a record involving a public corruption offense from being sealed until all conditions of the sentence have been fulfilled. Read more... |
| 02.21.2012 | |
| Jordan announces legislative fellowship in Columbus | |
| Columbus - State Senator Kris Jordan recently announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is accepting applications for the 2013 Fellowship class. Those accepted to the program will receive full-time, paid fellowships that include the same health and retirement benefits that are given to state employees. | |
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| 02.15.2012 | |
| Jordan bill addresses public corruption loopholes | |
| Columbus - Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced legislation to clarify issues with Ohio Revised Code §2921.43, which deals with public corruption the form of soliciting or accepting improper compensation while holding public office. | |
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| 02.01.2012 | |
| Jordan offers testimony on AEPS repeal plan | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Kris Jordan today offered sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 216, which would repeal Ohio's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). Read more . . . |
| 01.19.2012 | |
| Jordan introduces bill eliminating special elections | |
| Columbus - Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced Senate Bill 284 which would eliminate the February and August special elections. | |
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| 12.13.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: Reflecting on the Year that Was | |
| Guest column by State Senator Kris Jordan | |
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| 11.09.2011 | |
| Jordan recognized with the Defender of Liberty Award | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Kris Jordan was honored at a Statehouse reception this morning as a recipient of the American Conservative Union's Defender of Liberty Award. The organization announced that the honor is a reflection of Jordan's continuous support of conservative principles throughout the current General Assembly. Read more . . . |
| 11.07.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: In honor of our veterans | |
| Guest column by State Senator Kris Jordan | |
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| 10.12.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: Defending life at all stages | |
| Guest column by State Senator Kris Jordan | |
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| 09.07.2011 | |
| Jordan introduces full repeal of AEPS law | |
| Columbus - Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced Senate Bill 216, which would repeal Ohio's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). | |
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| 09.01.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: Repealing energy mandates will boost economic recovery | |
| Guest column by State Senator Kris Jordan | |
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| 07.14.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan introduces bill to prioritize the distribution of family planning funds | |
| Columbus - Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced a bill that would prioritize state grants for family planning services in favor of taxpayer funded health centers and other community health centers that offer comprehensive care. | |
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| 07.13.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: Budget deal closes the door on the 'death tax' | |
| Guest column by State Senator Kris Jordan | |
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| 06.20.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan: Stepping toward energy independence, economic recovery | |
| Guest column by Senator Jordan | |
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| 06.08.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan applauds inclusion of legislator paycut and pro-life measures in the biennial budget | |
| Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan issued the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of the FY2012-2013 biennial budget: "Today, Ohio took a good first step toward righting our fiscal ship and restoring prosperity to our great state, but our hard work has just begun." | |
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| 04.14.2011 | |
| School scholarship tax credit clears first hurdle | |
| Columbus- Today, the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee voted to favorably report the School Scholarship Tax Credit, authored by State Senator Kris Jordan, by a bipartisan vote of 6-2. | |
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| 03.24.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan testifies on Senate Bill 88 | |
| Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan testified before the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee regarding Senate Bill 88, which would establish a tax credit to help expand the number of scholarships available to Ohio students attending private schools. | |
| Read more... Senator Jordan's sponsor testimony | |
| 03.23.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan introduces bill to ease regulation at Ohio fairgrounds | |
| Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced Senate Bill 131, which would remove camping license restrictions on fairground operators during their annual fairs. | |
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| 03.17.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan testifies on Senate Bill 90 | |
| Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan testified before the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee regarding Senate Bill 90, which would permanently repeal Ohio's death tax. The repeal would be retroactive to January 1 of this year. | |
| Read more... Senator Jordan's sponsor testimony | |
| 03.15.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan testifies on Senate Bill 108 | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan testified before the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, urging support for Senate Bill 108, which would create the Oil and Gas Leasing Board and allow for the leasing of state lands for the purpose of oil and natural gas exploration. Read more... Senator Jordan's sponsor testimony |
| 03.07.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan introduces legislation to expand drilling on state lands | |
| Columbus- Today, State Senator Kris Jordan introduced legislation that would allow the leasing of state lands for oil and natural gas exploration. | |
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| 02.24.2011 | |
| Senator Jordan introduces legislation to outlaw animal-human hybrids | |
| Columbus- State Senator Kris Jordan announced he has introduced Senate Bill 94, legislation to ban the creation of animal-human hybrids as well as any attempts at human cloning in the State of Ohio. | |
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| 01.27.2011 | |
| Jordan named chairman of Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee | |
| Columbus- State Senator Kris Jordan today announced he has been appointed to several key Senate committees, including serving as chairman of the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee for the 129th General Assembly. The State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee focuses on bills, policies and issues impacting state and local governments as well as veterans and veteran organizations. | |
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