Capri S. Cafaro (D)
Minority Leader
Capri S. Cafaro is the Ohio Senate Minority Leader for the 128th General Assembly. Senator Cafaro has a long standing interest in public policy pertaining to health care and the needs of older adults. Senator Cafaro joined the Ohio Senate in January 2007 to represent the 32nd Senate District, which encompasses Trumbull and Ashtabula counties. She has served as Minority Leader since January 2009.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Hubbard |
| Party: Democrat |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2007 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Statehouse 1 Capitol Square, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-7182 Email: SD32@maild.sen.state.oh.us |
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| Primary Sponsor | SB 100 | SB 121 | SB 130 | SB 131 | SB 252 | SB 280 |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 23 | SR 1 | SR 17 | SR 18 | SR 19 | SR 26 | SR 53 | SR 57 |
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| 06.10.2010 | |
| Senator Cafaro Introduces Speed Enforcement Bill | |
| Columbus - Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro and Senator Tim Grendell (R-Chesterland) announced the introduction of Senate Bill 280. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit law enforcement officers from issuing speeding tickets based solely on visual estimates. | |
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| 04.06.2010 | |
| Senator Cafaro Helps Kick off Bioproduct Challenge | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus – Senator Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) joined the Ohio Soybean Council today to kick off the SoyInside Bioproduct Challenge. Senator Cafaro is a joint sponsor of Senate Bill 131, a bill recently signed into law to establish a bioproduct purchasing program for state agencies and universities. “I applaud the efforts of the Ohio Soybean Council. This challenge will give bioproducts a chance to shine as viable alternatives to petroleum-based products,” said Senator Cafaro. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to raise consumer awareness.” Read more... |
| 02.27.2010 | |
| Governor Signs Senator Cafaro's Biobased Products Bill | |
| Columbus - Governor Ted Strickland signed into law Senate Bill 131, a bill jointly sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro and Senator Karen Gillmor (R-Tiffin). The legislation encourages the use of biobased products by state agencies, colleges and universities. | |
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| 02.24.2010 | |
| Ohio Senate Votes to Support Delphi Retirees | |
| Columbus - State Senators Capri S. Cafaro and Joe Schiavoni (D-Canfield) are pleased the Ohio Senate voted unanimously today to pass SCR 23, a resolution they jointly sponsored to help Delphi retirees who have lost retirement benefits. The resolution calls on the Federal Government to treat all General Motors-Delphi retirees fairly and equitably. | |
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| 01.26.2010 | |
| Senator Cafaro Pleased with Governor's Commitment to Creating Jobs | |
| Columbus - Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro offered the following statement after Governor Ted Strickland's State of the State address. | |
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| 01.20.2010 | |
| Senate Democratic Leader Calls for Strengthening Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro called on the General Assembly to strengthen Ohio’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law to protect residents of long-term care facilities. Senator Cafaro urged Senators to support Senate Bill 130 during testimony presented to the Judiciary and Criminal Justice Committee. Read more... |
| 12.30.2009 | |
| January is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month | |
| Columbus - During the 127th General Assembly State Senator Capri Cafaro carried legislation designating January as Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue and psychological distress. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, this disorder affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6% of the world population. | |
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| 12.15.2009 | |
| Senator Cafaro Votes Against Oil and Gas Drilling Bill | |
| Columbus - Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro voted against Senate Bill 165 because the legislation falls short of providing necessary safeguards for Ohioans who live near oil and gas wells. | |
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| 10.08.2009 | |
| Senator Cafaro Speaks at United Nations | |
| Columbus - Senator Capri S. Cafaro delivered a speech at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on the International Day of Older Persons. Senator Cafaro addressed UN ambassadors and their colleagues about advocacy and activism on behalf of older person. | |
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| 10.22.2009 | |
| Senator Cafaro Applauds Effort to Revitalize Ohio's Auto Industry | |
| Columbus - Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro is pleased with the recommendations contained in a report issued by the Joint Select Committee on the Impact of the Changing Automobile Industry in Ohio. Senator Cafaro was a member of the bipartisan legislative committee that held five hearings throughout the state to meet with auto workers, manufacturers, dealers, suppliers, labor leaders and elected officials. | |
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| 09.15.2009 | |
| Senator Cafaro Receives Award For Her Work on Behalf of Aging Ohioans | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging has recognized Senator Capri S. Cafaro for her commitment to aging Ohioans by presenting the Senate Democratic Leader with the association's "Elected Official Advocacy Award". | |
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| 07.13.2009 | |
| Senate Democrats Vote to Pass Balanced State Budget | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate voted today to pass a balanced two year budget that expands health coverage and invests in Ohio's future with fundamental education reforms without placing new burdens on taxpayers. | |
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