Bill Coley (R)
Senator
State Senator Bill Coley is serving his first term in the Ohio Senate, representing all of Butler County as the senator for the 4th Ohio Senate District. Prior to his appointment to the Senate, Coley was elected to four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, where his background in financial matters led him to be named chairman of the House Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development Committee.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Liberty Township |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011; State Representative, 2005-2011 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8072 Contact Me |
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| Primary Sponsor | SB 134 | SB 218 | SB 234 | SB 241 | SB 256 | SB 263 | SB 289 | SB 295 |
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| Primary Sponsor | SJR 2 | SR 91 | SR 96 | SR 206 | SR 250 | SR 252 |
| Cosponsor | HCR 13 | HCR 29 | HJR 1 | HJR 4 | SCR 7 | SCR 14 | SCR 15 | SCR 16 |
| SCR 19 | SCR 20 | SCR 23 | SCR 26 | SCR 29 | SCR 30 | SJR 1 | SR 69 |
| SR 111 | SR 112 | SR 127 | SR 129 | SR 130 | SR 140 | SR 141 | SR 188 |
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| 05.11.2012 | |
| Senator Coley: Legislature working to promote business in Ohio | |
| Guest column by State Senator Bill Coley | |
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| 03.21.2012 | |
| Coley's bill to clarify renewable energy label approved | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bill Coley announced today that his legislation seeking to clarify the definition of "renewable energy resources" under Ohio's energy law has been approved by the Ohio Senate. | |
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| 02.24.2012 | |
| Senator Coley announces legislative fellowship opportunity in Columbus | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bill Coley announced today that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative Fellowship Program. | |
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| 02.13.2012 | |
| Senator Coley: The need for responsible and efficient elections in Ohio | |
| Guest column by State Senator Bill Coley | |
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| 02.09.2012 | |
| Coley hopes to expand renewable energy label | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Bill Coley recently offered sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 289, a measure that would expand the definition of "renewable energy resources" to include a byproduct of steel production. Read more . . . |
| 01.26.2012 | |
| Coley bill looks to clarify language relating to call center exemptions | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Bill Coley today offered sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 263. Read more . . . |
| 01.23.2012 | |
| Senator Coley: Expanded liberty calls for added responsibility | |
| Guest column by State Senator Bill Coley | |
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| 12.15.2011 | |
| Senator Coley: Balanced budget, streamlining government among accomplishments in 2011 | |
| Guest column by State Senator Bill Coley | |
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| 09.28.2011 | |
| Coley named chairman of Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bill Coley announced today that he has been named chairman of the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond). The Government Oversight and Reform Committee deals with legislation and policy that seeks to promote increased accountability, transparency and reform in all aspects of state government. | |
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| 09.01.2011 | |
| Senator Coley introduces resolution calling for constitutional convention for balanced budget amendment | |
| Columbus-State Senator Bill Coley announced today he has introduced a resolution that seeks to begin the process to amend the United States Constitution to include a balanced budget amendment. | |
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| 06.21.2011 | |
| Coley honors Lakota East baseball team for winning state championship | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Bill Coley today recognized members of the Lakota East High School baseball team on the floor of the Ohio Senate for winning the Division I State Championship. Coley presented the team and their coach Ray Hamilton with a resolution honoring their achievement during this afternoon's Senate session. Read more... |
| 06.08.2011 | |
| Statement from State Senator Bill Coley on passage of state budget | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bill Coley issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio Senate's passage of House Bill 153, the state's operating budget: "From the outset of this process, legislators knew we would be tasked with closing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, and I am pleased we were able to meet this challenge without raising taxes on Ohio families. The status quo in Ohio is no longer acceptable - we need to make a dramatic change in the way we operate this state. We need to create a streamlined, cost-effective government that is adaptable to a quickly-changing environment, and this budget is a good step in that direction. | |
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| 05.24.2011 | |
| Bill Coley appointed to 4th Ohio Senate District seat | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - The Ohio Senate today appointed Bill Coley (R- Liberty Township) to serve as state senator for the 4th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses all of Butler County. Coley replaces former Senator Gary Cates, who resigned from the Senate to become senior vice chancellor at the Ohio Board of Regents. Read more... |