Bob Gibbs (R)
Senator
A resident of Holmes County for 34 years, Senator Bob Gibbs brings to the office three decades of business and leadership experience. For many years he owned and operated a swine production farm and decided to “retire” from livestock production in 2004. Hidden Hollow Farms still produces corn and soybeans. Senator Gibbs also owns Gibbs Enterprises LLC, a rental property business.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Lakeville |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2009; State Representative 2003-2008 |
| 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) 466-7505 Email: SD22@senate.state.oh.us |
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Agriculture (Vice Chair) Education Environment and Natural Resources Highways and Transportation Ways and Means and Economic Development (Chair) |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 18 | SB 57 | SB 109 | SB 169 | SB 184 | SB 193 | SB 199 | SB 203 |
| SB 225 | SB 233 | SB 248 | SB 262 | ||||
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 2 | SCR 8 | SCR 25 | SCR 27 | SJR 6 | SR 252 | SR 256 |
| 06.03.2010 | |
| Gibbs wins support for resolution urging Congress to oppose use of the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bob Gibbs today won support from the Ohio Senate for Senate Concurrent Resolution 27, which urges members of Congress to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) plan to regulate greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide through the Clean Air Act. | |
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| 05.25.2010 | |
| Gibbs, Cates urge support for legislation to block taxpayer funding of abortions | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus-State Senator Bob Gibbs and State Senator Gary Cates (R-Butler County) today gave sponsor testimony before the Senate Insurance, Commerce & Labor Committee urging support for Senate Bill 262, legislation which seeks to block taxpayer dollars from subsidizing health insurance plans that cover abortions. Read more... |
| 05.20.2010 | |
| Gibbs urges support for his bill that would help communities create new jobs and encourage economic development | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Bob Gibbs recently appeared before two Senate committees to testify in support of a bill he recently introduced that would create an exemption to Ohio's community reinvestment area program in order to help communities spur economic development as well as a resolution urging Congress and the U.S. Senate to oppose a plan to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act. Read more... |
| 05.19.2010 | |
| Gibbs wins support for amendment that would encourage clean coal and advanced energy projects to locate in Ohio and create jobs | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bob Gibbs recently announced that an amendment he sponsored that would extend the window for clean coal and advanced energy projects to take advantage of an exemption to the tangible personal property tax was recently approved by the Ohio Senate. Gibbs offered the amendment as a part of Senate Bill 232, which seeks to make Ohio's tax rates more competitive in order to make the state more attractive for renewable energy projects and the jobs they create. | |
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| 05.12.2010 | |
| Senator Gibbs announces J.M. Smucker to receive state loan for construction of new facility | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bob Gibbs announced that the J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville has been awarded a $1.8 million Research and Development Investment Fund loan by the state Controlling Board for the construction of a new research and development facility. The company has committed to retaining 85 full-time jobs as a result of this project. | |
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| 03.11.2010 | |
| Gibbs announces approval of state loan for Medina company's expansion | |
| Columbus- State Senator Bob Gibbs recently announced that NCRx Leasing Corporation in Medina has been approved for a $1.2 million Innovation Ohio Loan by the state Controlling Board. The company plans to purchase machinery and equipment as part of NCRx's development of a new ophthalmic lens production system, a $2.4 million project that is expected to create 65 new jobs. | |
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| 03.10.2010 | |
| Orrville-Rittman Schools Superintendent Jon Ritchie testifies before Senate Education Committee | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- Superintendent Jon Ritchie, who heads the Orrville City School District and the Rittman Exempted Village School District, recently appeared before the Senate Education Committee to give a presentation on the administrative compact by which the two districts share certain personnel in order to save money. State Senator Bob Gibbs, who represents both districts in the Ohio Senate, also serves as a member of the committee. Read more... |
| 02.24.2010 | |
| Gibbs recognized as 'watchdog' of Ohio taxpayer dollars | |
| Columbus - State Senator Bob Gibbs today received the United Conservatives of Ohio's Watchdog of the Treasury award for his dedication to fiscal responsibility and strong conservative voting record as a member of the Ohio House during the 127th General Assembly. | |
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| 01.19.2010 | |
| Gibbs testifies before Senate committee on his bill to give businesses a tax credit for hiring the previously unemployed | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus—State Senator Bob Gibbs recently testified before the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee in support of Senate Bill 193, his legislation that would provide companies who hire previously unemployed individuals with a tax credit. Gibbs is co-sponsoring the bill with Senator Kirk Schuring (R- Canton). Read more... |
| 07.14.2009 | |
| Gibbs announces approval of legislation to create livestock care standards board | |
| Columbus - State Senator Bob Gibbs announced that the General Assembly has given final approval to Senate Joint Resolution 6, placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November that seeks to promote the highest standards in Ohio-raised food and protect Ohio's number one industry. Gibbs co-sponsored the resolution with Senator Jason Wilson (D- Columbiana). Similar legislation was also introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. | |
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| 05.06.2009 | |
| Gibbs and Grendell announce passage of legislation to protect Ohio livestock farmers | |
| Columbus - State Senators Bob Gibbs and Tim Grendell (R- Chesterland) today announced the Ohio Senate has approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 8, legislation that urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to refrain from adopting any new regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. | |
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| 04.22.2009 | |
| Gibbs' bill allowing 16-year-olds to donate blood approved | |
| Columbus - State Senator Bob Gibbs today announced the Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 57, his legislation that would lower the minimum age for voluntary blood donation to 16. Gibbs introduced the legislation to help expand the number of eligible blood donors. | |
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| 02.05.2009 | |
| Gibbs named chairman of Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee | |
| Columbus - Senate President Bill Harris (R-Ashland) today released committee assignments for the 128th General Assembly, appointing State Senator Bob Gibbs to serve as Chair of the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee. Recognizing Gibbs' years of farming and business experience, Harris also tapped him as Vice Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, as well as a member of the Senate Education Committee, Environment and Natural Resources Committee and Highways and Transportation Committee. | |
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