Senator Lou Gentile chats with OSU Football Coach Urban Meyer prior to Senate Session.
Senator Lou Gentile chats with OSU Football Coach Urban Meyer prior to Senate Session.
 State Senator Lou Gentile recognized first grader William Frautschy of Dover East Elementary School on June 12, 2012 for winning the grand national, national, state championship of the National Handwriting Contest for the first grade level.
State Senator Lou Gentile recognized first grader William Frautschy of Dover East Elementary School on June 12, 2012 for winning the grand national, national, state championship of the National Handwriting Contest for the first grade level.
 Senator Gentile is sworn into the Ohio Senate.
Senator Gentile is sworn into the Ohio Senate.
Senator Lou Gentile greets OSU President Gordon Gee prior to Senate Session.
Senator Lou Gentile greets OSU President Gordon Gee prior to Senate Session.
 Senator Gentile speaking on the floor during Senate Session.
Senator Gentile speaking on the floor during Senate Session.
 Senator Gentile testifies for his legislation to create the Trooper George Conn Memorial Highway in Harrison County.
Senator Gentile testifies for his legislation to create the Trooper George Conn Memorial Highway in Harrison County.
Senator Gentile with students from Union Local High School.
Senator Gentile with students from Union Local High School.
 Senator Gentile meets with representatives from AAA8.
Senator Gentile meets with representatives from AAA8.
 Senator Gentile was the guest speaker at a luncheon honoring seniors that are apart of Belmont College’s Seniors in College program.
Senator Gentile was the guest speaker at a luncheon honoring seniors that are apart of Belmont College’s Seniors in College program.
Senator Gentile honoring Dan Monteroso for his achievement as being named the Division II Eastern District Basketball Player of the Year from St. Clairsville,OH.
Senator Gentile honoring Dan Monteroso for his achievement as being named the Division II Eastern District Basketball Player of the Year from St. Clairsville,OH.
 
 

Lou Gentile represents the 30th Senate District which includes Jefferson, Carroll, Harrison, Belmont, Noble, Monroe, Washington, Meigs and portions of Athens and Vinton Counties in Southeastern Ohio. Senator Gentile previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives, where he represented the 95th House District. Prior to joining the General Assembly, Senator Gentile served as Assistant Director in Ohio’s Governor’s Office of Appalachia under former Governor Ted Strickland. Senator Gentile was raised in Steubenville and is a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School and West Virginia University.

 
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VIDEO: Senator Gentile talks about his Veterans Opportunity Bill.
VIDEO: Senator Gentile speaks out against asbestos legislation (HB 380).

05.01.13 - Senator Gentile Presents Senate Resolution To Nelsonville Wrestler

 

Columbus – Senator Gentile (D-Steubenville) recognized Caitlyn Hall, a fourth grader who attends Nelsonville-York Elementary School in Athens County, for winning the 2013 U.S. Girls Wrestling Association State Championship.  Before that, Caitlyn placed second at the OHIOWAY Southeast Regional Wrestling Tournament and won her weight class at this year’s U.S. Girls’ Wrestling Association State Championship.

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02.28.13 - Senator Gentile's Resolution Urges Congress To Maintain ARC Funding

 

Columbus - State Sen. Lou Gentile introduced a bipartisan resolution urging congress to maintain full funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission. 

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02.13.13 - Senator Gentile Reintroduces Veterans Opportunity Bill

 

Columbus– State Senator Lou Gentile reintroduced the Veterans Opportunity Bill with the intention that the 130th General Assembly will address the critical educational and professional needs of Ohio’s veterans.  

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01.24.13 - Senator Gentile Calls For Delay Of ODJFS Consolidation Across State Of Ohio

 

Columbus- State Senator Lou Gentile sent Governor Kasich a formal letter expressing his objection to a recent announcement to consolidate several Ohio Department of Job and Family Services unemployment claims call and processing centers. 

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Bills Primary Sponsor

SB 13SB 37SB 82   

Bills Cosponsor

SB 11SB 12SB 14SB 15SB 16SB 17
SB 19SB 20SB 38SB 39SB 54SB 66
SB 94SB 117SB 123SB 125  

Resolutions Primary Sponsor

SCR 11SR 5SR 19SR 20SR 32SR 75
SR 84SR 91SR 92SR 98SR 106 

Resolutions Cosponsor

HCR 4SCR 2SCR 3SCR 8SCR 12SCR 13
SJR 2     
 
 
 
 

Senate District 30

 
Counties: Athens (part), Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Meigs, Monroe, Noble, Vinton (part), Washington
 

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Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-6508
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Background

 
Hometown : Steubenville
Party : Democrat
Elected Experience :

State Senator since 2011; State Representative, 2010-2011


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