Senator Coley receives the Ohio eSchool Families & Friends Coalition's "Golden Apple Award."
Senator Coley receives the Ohio eSchool Families & Friends Coalition's "Golden Apple Award."
 Senator Coley is sworn in as the state senator for the 4th Ohio Senate District.
Senator Coley is sworn in as the state senator for the 4th Ohio Senate District.
 Senators Coley and Jones present a resolution to the Bishop Fenwick Lady Falcons for their Division III Soccer Title
Senators Coley and Jones present a resolution to the Bishop Fenwick Lady Falcons for their Division III Soccer Title
Senator Coley speaks to students from the El-Sewedy International School of Cincinnati
Senator Coley speaks to students from the El-Sewedy International School of Cincinnati
 Senator Coley speaks on the Senate Floor in favor of Senate Bill 10, his initiative to improve Ohio's election process.
Senator Coley speaks on the Senate Floor in favor of Senate Bill 10, his initiative to improve Ohio's election process.
 Senator Coley presides over a mock Senate Hearing with Lakota West High School Students
Senator Coley presides over a mock Senate Hearing with Lakota West High School Students
Senator Coley and members of the Lakota East High School baseball team. Coley presented the team with a Senate resolution honoring them as the Division I State Champions.
Senator Coley and members of the Lakota East High School baseball team. Coley presented the team with a Senate resolution honoring them as the Division I State Champions.
 Senator Coley speaks with students from Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School in Senate chambers.
Senator Coley speaks with students from Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School in Senate chambers.
 Senator Coley testifies before members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about a piece of legislation.
Senator Coley testifies before members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about a piece of legislation.
 

State Senator Bill Coley is serving his first full term in the Ohio Senate, representing the majority 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.

 
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Ohio Statehouse Greeting
Please watch this short video from State Senator Bill Coley about Ohio's recovery and how we're setting an example for other states to follow.

03.26.13 - Coley Initiative To Improve Voter Access For Disabled Ohioans Signed By Governor

 

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.

 
 

02.26.13 - Senator Coley Receives "Golden Apple Award"

 
COLUMBUS -

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.

 
 

01.09.13 - Coley Named Chairman Of Senate Civil Justice Committee

 
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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.

 
 

01.07.13 - Coley Sworn-in For Second Term In The Ohio Senate

 
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As part of the Opening Ceremonies of the 130th General Assembly, Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) swore-in Bill Coley (R–Liberty Township) as the Senator for the 4th District. Coley was first appointed to the State Senate in 2011. During the 129th 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’ 55th District, serving a portion of Butler County. 

 
 
 
 
 

Senate District 4

 
Counties: Butler (part)
 
 

Contact Senator Coley

 
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-8072
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Background

 
Hometown : Liberty Township
Party : Republican
Elected Experience :

State Senator since 2011; State Representative, 2005-2011


Current Term : Expires December 2016 / Eligible to run for another four-year term