Scott Oelslager (R)
Senator
Senator Scott Oelslager returns to the Ohio Senate for the 129th General Assembly, bringing with him 25 years of legislative experience as he works to promote economic development and job creation on behalf of the people of northeastern Ohio. He represents the 29th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses most of Stark County.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: North Canton |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011, 1985-2002; State Representative, 2003-2010 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2014; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-0626 Email: SD29@senate.state.oh.us |
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Finance Health, Human Services and Aging (Chair) Joint Legislative Ethics Committee Judiciary Rules and Reference |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 83 | SB 84 | SB 111 | SB 122 | SB 136 | SB 143 | SB 194 | SB 233 |
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| Primary Sponsor | SR 125 |
| Cosponsor | HCR 13 | HCR 14 | SCR 2 | SCR 6 | SCR 7 | SCR 8 | SCR 12 | SCR 15 |
| SCR 26 | SCR 27 | SR 19 | SR 20 | SR 29 | SR 40 | SR 59 | SR 66 |
| SR 69 | SR 71 | SR 77 | SR 111 | SR 112 | SR 127 | SR 129 | SR 130 |
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| 02.15.2012 | |
| Oelslager bill on advanced practice nurses on way to Governor | |
| COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate (32-1) concurred today on House amendments to Senate Bill 83, sponsored by State Senator Scott Oelslager, which allows Advanced Practice Nurses under certain circumstances to prescribe schedule II substances. | |
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| 02.15.2012 | |
| Toll Free and 24 hours a day | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Scott Oelslager. | |
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| 02.14.2012 | |
| Looking out for those on patrol | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Scott Oelslager. | |
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| 09.13.2011 | |
| Oelslager appointed to Ohio Tuition Trust Authority by Ohio Senate President | |
| Columbus - State Senator Scott Oelslager was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority (OTTA) by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond). Oelslager also served on the OTTA Board during some of his previous terms in the Ohio Senate and Ohio House. | |
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| 07.08.2011 | |
| Senator Oelslager: Senate Bill 171 signed into law | |
| Guest column by State Senator Scott Oelslager | |
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| 07.07.2011 | |
| Oelslager announces Interstate Compact for Juveniles signed into law by Governor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator Scott Oelslager announced that Senate Bill 122, legislation he sponsored that brings Ohio into compliance with 46 other states and jurisdictions that have adopted new reforms to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, was signed into law by Ohio Governor John Kasich last week. Read more... |
| 06.23.2011 | |
| Senator Oelslager: Adult adoption bill passes Senate | |
| Guest column by State Senator Scott Oelslager | |
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| 06.23.2011 | |
| Bill adopting Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Ohio sent to Governor | |
| Columbus- State Senator Scott Oelslager announced today that Senate Bill 122, legislation that would bring Ohio into compliance with 46 other states and jurisdictions that have adopted new reforms to the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, has been passed by the Ohio House of Representatives. | |
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| 04.20.2011 | |
| Senator Oelslager: Senate discussing bill to help keep kids safe by requiring an antifreeze bittering agent | |
| Guest column by State Senator Scott Oelslager | |
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| 04.07.2011 | |
| DeWine supports creation of 'whistleblower protection law' for Ohio | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced his support of a state False Claims Act (FCA) being introduced by state Senators Jim Hughes (R-Columbus) and Scott Oelslager. Often known as a "whistleblower protection law," the proposed legislation would encourage those with knowledge of fraud involving Ohio funds to come forward. Read more... |
| 02.25.2011 | |
| Oelslager announces approval of regulatory reform, performance audit bills | |
| Columbus- State Senator Scott Oelslager announced that the Ohio Senate voted earlier this week to approve legislation that would reform the way businesses are regulated in Ohio and require performance audits of state agencies, boards and commissions. | |
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| 02.17.2011 | |
| Senator Oelslager votes to approve JobsOhio plan | |
| Columbus-State Senator Scott Oelslager voted Wednesday in favor of landmark legislation designed to revitalize Ohio's economy and streamline job creation efforts across the state. | |
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| 02.15.2011 | |
| Oelslager appointed to Ohio Retirement Study Council | |
| Columbus- State Senator Scott Oelslager today announced that he has been appointed to the Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond). The ORSC was created in 1968 to advise and inform the Legislature on all matters relating to the 5 statewide retirement systems in Ohio, as well as provide actuarial cost analyses and public policy recommendations on pension issues. | |
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| 01.27.2011 | |
| Oelslager to chair Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee for the 129th General Assembly | |
| Columbus - State Senator Scott Oelslager today announced that he has been named chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R-New Richmond). Niehaus cited Oelslager's many years of legislative experience and vast institutional knowledge in appointing him chairman of the nine-member panel. | |
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| 01.03.2011 | |
| Scott Oelslager sworn in as member of the Ohio Senate during opening of the 129th General Assembly | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- As part of opening day ceremonies today for the 129th General Assembly, Scott Oelslager was officially sworn in as the State Senator for the 29th Ohio Senate District. Oelslager, who previously served 17 years in the Ohio Senate and eight in the Ohio House of Representatives, represents the 29th Senate District, encompassing most of Stark County. Read more... |