Senator Hughes visits with former NFL Linebacker Chris Spielman after Spielman testified before a meeting of the Cancer Caucus, which Hughes Chairs.
Senator Hughes visits with former NFL Linebacker Chris Spielman after Spielman testified before a meeting of the Cancer Caucus, which Hughes Chairs.
 Senator Hughes looks on as the Governor signs his legislation to increase standards for high-volume dog breeders into law.
Senator Hughes looks on as the Governor signs his legislation to increase standards for high-volume dog breeders into law.
 Surrounded by friends and family, Senator Jim Hughes takes the oath of office.
Surrounded by friends and family, Senator Jim Hughes takes the oath of office.
Senator Hughes poses with students from Willard Grizzell Middle School, who worked with him on legislation that would designate the bullfrog the state frog of Ohio.
Senator Hughes poses with students from Willard Grizzell Middle School, who worked with him on legislation that would designate the bullfrog the state frog of Ohio.
 Senator Hughes testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on his legislation that would allocate the next round of funding for the state's jobs stimulus package.
Senator Hughes testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on his legislation that would allocate the next round of funding for the state's jobs stimulus package.
 Senator Hughes serves coffee to patrons of Nancy's Homecooking in Clintonville.
Senator Hughes serves coffee to patrons of Nancy's Homecooking in Clintonville.
Senator Jim Hughes gives testimony on his legislation that would help facilitate an honorable burial for forgotten Ohio veterans to a Senate committee.
Senator Jim Hughes gives testimony on his legislation that would help facilitate an honorable burial for forgotten Ohio veterans to a Senate committee.
 Senator Jim Hughes urges his colleagues to support his legislation that would designate the month of May as ALS Awareness Month.
Senator Jim Hughes urges his colleagues to support his legislation that would designate the month of May as ALS Awareness Month.
 Senator Jim Hughes poses with members of the Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band after recognizing them for being chosen to march in the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade.
Senator Jim Hughes poses with members of the Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band after recognizing them for being chosen to march in the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade.
Senator Jim Hughes presents Bonnie Hunt from Columbus with a letter recognizing her as the 1 millionth visitor to the Statehouse Museum.
Senator Jim Hughes presents Bonnie Hunt from Columbus with a letter recognizing her as the 1 millionth visitor to the Statehouse Museum.
 Senator Hughes participates in St. Patrick's Day festivities, presenting an honorary Senate Resolution to President Francis Doyle of the Shamrock Club of Columbus.
Senator Hughes participates in St. Patrick's Day festivities, presenting an honorary Senate Resolution to President Francis Doyle of the Shamrock Club of Columbus.
 Senator Jim Hughes speaks at a press conference about legislation regarding false claims.
Senator Jim Hughes speaks at a press conference about legislation regarding false claims.
Senator Hughes speaks with Senator Gayle Manning on the floor of the Ohio Senate.
Senator Hughes speaks with Senator Gayle Manning on the floor of the Ohio Senate.
 Senator Hughes presents a resolution to Luke Fickell, former Head Football Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Senator recognized Fickell for his leadership during the 2011 season.
Senator Hughes presents a resolution to Luke Fickell, former Head Football Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Senator recognized Fickell for his leadership during the 2011 season.
 Senator Hughes and Senator Faber representatives from Ohio State tour the construction of a new addition to the James Cancer Hospital.
Senator Hughes and Senator Faber representatives from Ohio State tour the construction of a new addition to the James Cancer Hospital.
Senator Hughes rises to address a bill on the Senate floor.
Senator Hughes rises to address a bill on the Senate floor.
 
 

State Senator Jim Hughes is serving his second term in the Ohio Senate, representing the 16th district, which encompasses a portion of Franklin County. He is currently the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Insurance & Financial Institutions.

 
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01.10.13 - Hughes Puppy Mill Legislation Now Law

 
Columbus, Ohio -

State Senator Jim Hughes (R–Columbus) today announced that Governor John R. Kasich has signed his bill into law to regulate high-volume dog breeders. The legislation, which Senator Hughes has championed for more than seven years, aims to remedy conditions of abuse and neglect that are sometimes associated with high-volume breeding facilities. 

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01.09.13 - Hughes To Lead Senate Insurance & Financial Institutions Committee

 
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Senate President Keith Faber today named State Senator Jim Hughes (R–Columbus) Chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions. During the previous General Assembly, Hughes served as Chairman of the Financial Institution’s Committee, a panel that has been reformed as part of the committee restructuring in preparation for the 130th General Assembly.

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01.07.13 - Hughes Is Sworn-In For A Second Term In The Ohio Senate

 
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COLUMBUS– As part of the Opening Ceremonies of the 130th General Assembly, State Senator Jim Hughes (R–Columbus) was today officially sworn in for a second term as the Senator for the 16th District. Hughes was first elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving more than four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. During the previous General Assembly, Senator Hughes presided as the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Financial Institutions.

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Bills Primary Sponsor

SB 63SB 77SB 78SB 95SB 97SB 102
SB 121     

Bills Cosponsor

HB 51HB 67SB 1SB 4SB 5SB 7
SB 10SB 24SB 28SB 33SB 38SB 57
SB 64SB 66SB 67SB 83SB 94SB 101
SB 107SB 108SB 115   

Resolutions Primary Sponsor

SR 3SR 9SR 10SR 14SR 15SR 19
SR 20SR 21SR 26SR 27SR 28SR 32
SR 34SR 44SR 71SR 75SR 78SR 80
SR 84SR 91SR 94SR 97SR 98SR 116

Resolutions Cosponsor

HCR 4SCR 2SCR 5SCR 6SCR 7SCR 9
SCR 12SCR 13SR 18   
 
 
 
 

Senate District 16

 
Counties: Franklin (part)
 

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Background

 
Hometown : Columbus
Party : Republican
Elected Experience :

State Senator since 2009; State Representative, 2000-2008


Current Term : Expires December 2016 / Not eligible to run for another four-year term