David Goodman (R)
Senator
A strong and effective advocate for residents of Ohio’s 3rd Senate District, which includes the communities located in the eastern portion of Franklin County, State Senator David Goodman has spent the last decade working to improve their quality of life. A native of Bexley, Ohio, Senator Goodman began his career in public service as an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Ohio.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: New Albany |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2001; State Representative, 1998-2001; Bexley City Councilman, 1995-1998 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2010; Not eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8064 Email: SD03@senate.state.oh.us |
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Health, Human Services and Aging Highways and Transportation Judiciary - Civil Justice (Vice Chair) Judiciary - Criminal Justice Reference (Chair) State Controlling Board |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 77 | SB 123 | SB 127 | SB 189 | SB 228 | SB 260 |
| Primary Sponsor | SJR 8 | SR 6 | SR 32 | SR 39 | SR 40 | SR 42 | SR 45 | SR 107 |
| SR 172 | SR 206 | SR 218 | SR 219 | SR 255 | |||
| 06.04.2010 | |
| Goodman wins support for amendment to ensure timely payments to those wrongfully imprisoned | |
| Columbus- State Senator David Goodman recently won support for an amendment that would require the state to pay wrongfully imprisoned individuals a portion of their statutorily guaranteed payment within 60 days of their release from prison. Goodman offered the amendment as a part of House Bill 338, which was approved by the Senate during session yesterday. | |
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| 06.02.2010 | |
| Goodman's bill to abolish inmate work program at Governor's residence approved by Ohio Senate | |
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| 05.25.2010 | |
| Goodman and Hughes announce local companies to receive state funds for job creation, expansion | |
| Columbus- State Senators David Goodman and Jim Hughes (R- Columbus) announced that the state Controlling Board recently awarded $2.3 million in state grants and loans to four companies in support of projects that will create a total of 141 new full-time jobs and retain more than 350 others. | |
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| 05.13.2010 | |
| Goodman introduces bill to establish safety standards for the inmate work program at the Governor's residence | |
| Columbus- State Senator David Goodman today introduced Senate Bill 260, legislation that would establish safety standards to better govern the inmate work program at the Governor's residence in Bexley. An April 29, 2010 report by the Inspector General revealed significant gaps in the oversight of the program. | |
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| 04.06.2010 | |
| Goodman's bill expanding the use of DNA testing signed into law by Governor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator David Goodman announced that Senate Bill 77, legislation he sponsored that expands the use of DNA testing and establishes a biological evidence retention policy in order to better preserve and maintain evidence, has been signed into law by Governor Ted Strickland. Read more... |
| 03.05.2010 | |
| Senator Goodman named 'Watchdog of the Treasury' | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator David Goodman was recently named a "Watchdog of the Treasury" by the United Conservatives of Ohio (UCO) for his work during the 127th General Assembly. The UCO advocates for public policy that promotes free enterprise, low taxes and greater efficiency in government. Read more... |
| 01.26.2010 | |
| Ohio Senate approves resolution that could change the location of the Columbus casino | |
| Columbus- The Ohio Senate today voted to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would permit voters to authorize a change in location for the Columbus casino. Senate Joint Resolution 8 was sponsored by Senators David Goodman and Jim Hughes (R- Columbus). | |
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| 11.24.2009 | |
| Columbus legislators introduce constitutional amendment to preserve local control over casino developments | |
| Columbus - State Senators David Goodman and Jim Hughes (R-Clintonville) and State Representatives Cheryl Grossman (R-Grove City) and Kevin Bacon (R-Minerva Park) today introduced companion resolutions in the Ohio House and Senate that would place a constitutional amendment on the May ballot designed to preserve local control over Ohio's newly-authorized casinos. | |
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| 11.03.2009 | |
| Goodman and Hughes annouce OSU, Columbus State to receive funds for Choose Ohio First Scholarships | |
| Columbus- State Senators Jim Hughes (R- Columbus) and David Goodman today announced that Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University (OSU) are among the institutions of higher education selected to receive a total of $13.3 million in funding from the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. The funding was approved by the state Controlling Board earlier this week. | |
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| 08.24.2009 | |
| Goodman announces funding for local organizations to help advance business development | |
| Columbus-State Senators David Goodman and Jim Hughes (R- Columbus) today announced the Edison Welding Institute, Inc. and BioOhio, Inc. will receive state Thomas Edison Program grants totaling $3.8 million that will allow the organizations to provide business support to early-stage technology companies. The money was approved by the state Controlling Board earlier today. | |
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| 06.24.2009 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Goodman's legislation that expands DNA testing | |
| Columbus-State Senator David Goodman today announced the Ohio Senate has voted to approve Senate Bill 77, legislation he introduced that would expand the use of DNA testing, help to better preserve biological evidence and provide for blind line-ups to ensure unbiased witness identification. | |
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| 04.30.2009 | |
| Goodman honors Northland High School teams | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator David Goodman today honored the Northland High School STEM Club for placing second in the nation at the Try-Math-Alon Quiz Bowl and the boys basketball team for winning the 2009 Division I state championship. Goodman presented the teams with resolutions on the Senate floor during today's legislative session. Read more... |
| 03.10.2009 | |
| Goodman introduces DNA legislation | |
| Columbus - Working to ensure only the guilty are placed behind bars, State Senator David Goodman today introduced Senate Bill 77, legislation that would expand the use of DNA testing, help to better preserve biological evidence, as well as provide for blind line-ups to ensure unbiased witness identification. | |
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