Jim Hughes (R)
Senator
Jim Hughes began his career in public service as a prosecutor in the Columbus City Prosecutor’s Office and later, as an Assistant County Prosecutor for Franklin County. In 2000, he was selected to serve the remainder of a term in the Ohio House of Representatives and was re-elected to that post four times. In 2008, he was elected to the Ohio Senate to represent Ohio’s 16th Senate District, which includes the western portion of Franklin County.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Columbus |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2009; State Representative 2000-2008 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-5981 Email: SD16@senate.state.oh.us |
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Energy and Public Utilities Finance and Financial Institutions Insurance, Commerce and Labor Judiciary - Criminal Justice (Vice Chair) State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs (Chair) |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 1 | SB 50 | SB 58 | SB 81 | SB 95 | SB 96 | SB 147 | SB 166 |
| SB 168 | SB 205 | SB 211 | SB 228 | SB 270 | |||
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 9 | SJR 8 | SR 6 | SR 25 | SR 31 | SR 35 | SR 43 | SR 91 |
| SR 96 | SR 121 | SR 136 | SR 153 | SR 154 | SR 176 | SR 194 | SR 195 |
| SR 206 | SR 213 | SR 218 | SR 219 | SR 241 | SR 242 | SR 243 | SR 244 |
| SR 245 | SR 255 | SR 274 | |||||
| 06.02.2010 | |
| Hughes wins final approval for his bill to improve public safety and assist law enforcement | |
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| 06.02.2010 | |
| Hughes' bill providing increased oversight and regulation of 'puppy mills' approved by Senate committee | |
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| 05.27.2010 | |
| Hughes passes bill that would help save Columbus taxpayers' dollars | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes today won support for Senate Bill 270, his legislation that would create a pilot program in central Ohio for dam construction projects that reduces the bonding amount required prior to issuing a construction permit, thereby saving Columbus residents' tax dollars as the city constructs a new, 850-acre drinking water reservoir in Delaware County. | |
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| 05.25.2010 | |
| Hughes and Goodman announce local companies to receive state funds for expansion, job creation | |
| Columbus- State Senators Jim Hughes and David Goodman (R- New Albany) 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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| 05.11.2010 | |
| Ohio Senate passes Hughes' bill that would allow emergency responders to report traffic violations | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes today passed legislation that would give firefighters, EMS responders and other emergency personnel the authority to report traffic law violations under certain circumstances. Senator Hughes introduced Senate Bill 166 after hearing from several local first responders about the increasing number of traffic violations they witness while responding to an emergency scene. | |
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| 03.16.2010 | |
| Hughes announces applications being accepted for Legislative Internship Program | |
| Columbus-State Senator Jim Hughes recently announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is now accepting applications for its Legislative and Telecommunications Internship Program. LSC will hire more than 20 interns to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2011. | |
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| 03.09.2010 | |
| Hughes announces funding for improvements at Interstate 71 interchange in Grove City | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes recently announced the state Controlling Board approved a $2 million Logistics and Distribution Stimulus Loan for improvements at the Interstate 71 and State Route 665 (London-Groveport Road) interchange in Grove City. The $34 million construction project will result in the city creating the equivalent of 84 full-time jobs. | |
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| 03.03.2010 | |
| Hughes' bill giving judges more discretion in dealing with juvenile traffic offenders passes Ohio Senate | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes today announced the Ohio Senate approved Senate Bill 211, his legislation that would give judges greater discretion on whether to suspend the driver's license of certain repeat juvenile traffic offenders. | |
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| 02.09.2010 | |
| Senator Jim Hughes appointed to Senate Finance Committee | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes announced that he has been appointed to the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee by Ohio Senate President Bill Harris (R- Ashland). This influential committee is responsible for balancing the state's operating and capital budgets and oversees legislation impacting the expenditure of state funds and the regulation of financial institutions. | |
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| 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 (R- New Albany) and Jim Hughes. | |
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| 12.22.2009 | |
| Hughes honors Hilliard Davidson footbal team for winning Division I state football championship | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes recently recognized the Hilliard Davidson High School football team on the floor of the Ohio Senate for winning the 2009 Division I state football championship. Read more... |
| 12.01.2009 | |
| Hughes announces funding for job creation at area businesses | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes announced the state Controlling Board has approved a $25,000 Rapid Outreach Grant to the Telamon Corporation to purchase new machinery and equipment, a project that will create 38 new jobs in Columbus. The Board also approved a $30,000 grant to Touch Bionics in Hilliard for a project that is expected to create 20 new jobs. Rapid Outreach Grants are used by the state to assist companies and communities creating or retaining jobs in Ohio. | |
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| 11.24.2009 | |
| Columbus legislators introduce constitutional amendment to preserve local control over casino developments | |
| Columbus - State Senators David Goodman (R-New Albany) and Jim Hughes 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 | |
| Hughes announces OSU, Columbus State to receive funds for Choose Ohio First Scholarships | |
COLUMBUS- State Senators Jim Hughes and David Goodman (R- New Albany) 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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| 10.27.2009 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Hughes' bill to help provide an honorable burial for forgotten Ohio veterans | |
| Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes today announced the Ohio Senate approved Senate Bill 147, his legislation which seeks to change to Ohio law so that the state can participate in a national project to provide forgotten veterans with an honorable burial. | |
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| 10.27.2009 | |
| Hughes recognizes band from Ohio State School for the Blind on Senate floor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Jim Hughes today honored the members of the Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band on the floor of the Ohio Senate for being invited to participate in the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. Read more... |
| 09.29.2009 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Hughes' bill designating May as ALS Awareness Month | |
| Columbus-State Senator Jim Hughes today announced the Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 96, his legislation that would declare the month of May "ALS Awareness Month" in the state of Ohio. | |
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| 07.31.2009 | |
| Senator Jim Hughes named Legislator of the Year | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - The Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association recently presented its Legislator of the Year Award to State Senator Jim Hughes for his support and work on public policies that protect the safety of all Ohioans. The award was presented at the Association's annual conference, held in Sandusky. Read more... |
| 06.24.2009 | |
| Hughes testifies on bill to facilitate honorable burial for forgotten veterans | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jim Hughes today appeared before the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee to give sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 147, which seeks to ensure that Ohio law is conducive to a national effort to ensure the remains of forgotten veterans are buried with honors. | |
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| 06.11.2009 | |
| Hughes urges Senate support for bill to properly regulate puppy mills | |
| Columbus - State Senator Jim Hughes urged fellow members of the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, which he chairs, to join him in his long-term effort to provide more oversight of dog breeders and to prevent the mistreatment of companion animals. | |
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| 05.26.2009 | |
| Dublin students testify in favor of Hughes' bill to declare the bullfrog the official state frog | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Students from the seventh-grade class at Willard Grizzell Middle School in Dublin today appeared before the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee to testify in support of Senate Bill 81, a bill that would designate the bullfrog the state frog of Ohio. The bill was introduced by Senator Jim Hughes, who also serves as chairman of the committee. Read more... |
| 02.26.2009 | |
| Hughes introduces legislation to protect Ohio's children | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Looking to close off existing loopholes in state law involving convicted sex offenders interacting with children, State Senator Jim Hughes today introduced Senate Bill 58, legislation designed to provide law enforcement with new tools to better protect our children and our communities. SB 58 mirrors legislation Senator Hughes introduced while a member of the Ohio House of Representatives during the previous General Assembly. Read more... |