COLUMBUS– State Senator Bill Coley today announced that the Governor has signed Senate Bill 10. Sponsored by Senator Coley, the initiative will allow easier access for disabled individuals to access the polls by creating additional accommodations in the case that their polling place does not fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. State Senator Shirley Smith (D-Cleveland) jointly sponsored the initiative with Coley.

State Senator Bill Coley (R–Liberty Township) was today given the “Golden Apple Award” by the Ohio eSchool Families & Friends Coalition. The award recognizes the Butler County legislator’s contributions toward school choice.

Senate President Keith Faber (R–Celina) today named State Senator Bill Coley (R–Liberty Township) to chair the Senate Standing Committee on Civil Justice. During the previous legislative session, Coley served as the Chairman of the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee.

As part of the Opening Ceremonies of the 130^th General Assembly, Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) swore-in Bill Coley (R–Liberty Township) as the Senator for the 4^th District. Coley was first appointed to the State Senate in 2011. During the 129^th General Assembly, Senator Coley presided as Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Government Oversight and Reform. Prior to his appointment, he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives’ 55^th District, serving a portion of Butler County.