Senator Seitz honors Wilmington College track star and Finneytown native, Callen Martin, for winning the 55 meter dash at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track National Championship.
Senator Seitz honors Wilmington College track star and Finneytown native, Callen Martin, for winning the 55 meter dash at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track National Championship.
 Senator Seitz recently received the United Conservatives of Ohio's Watchdog of the Treasury award for his commitment to conservative fiscal policy in the Senate.
Senator Seitz recently received the United Conservatives of Ohio's Watchdog of the Treasury award for his commitment to conservative fiscal policy in the Senate.
 Senator Seitz recently joined public officials and advocates at the signing of House Bill 10, which allows juvenile courts to issue protection orders for teens in abusive relationships.
Senator Seitz recently joined public officials and advocates at the signing of House Bill 10, which allows juvenile courts to issue protection orders for teens in abusive relationships.
Senator Seitz works during committee.
Senator Seitz works during committee.
 Senator Seitz presents a resolution to the Winton Woods High School football team for winning the 2009 Division II State Championship.
Senator Seitz presents a resolution to the Winton Woods High School football team for winning the 2009 Division II State Championship.
 Senator Seitz gives sponsor testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Senate Bill 177, legislation which seeks to restore funding for chartered, non-public schools in Ohio.
Senator Seitz gives sponsor testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Senate Bill 177, legislation which seeks to restore funding for chartered, non-public schools in Ohio.
Senator Seitz speaks at a press conference in April 2008 announcing the introduction of Senate Bill 20, legislation he sponsored to help combat organized retail theft in Ohio.
Senator Seitz speaks at a press conference in April 2008 announcing the introduction of Senate Bill 20, legislation he sponsored to help combat organized retail theft in Ohio.
 Senator Seitz honors Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals Judge Mark Painter on the Ohio Senate floor for being elected in March to serve on a new United Nation's court.
Senator Seitz honors Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals Judge Mark Painter on the Ohio Senate floor for being elected in March to serve on a new United Nation's court.
 Senator Seitz gives sponsor testimony before the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Senate Bill 22, comprehensive legislation designed to reduce Ohio's costly prison population.
Senator Seitz gives sponsor testimony before the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Senate Bill 22, comprehensive legislation designed to reduce Ohio's costly prison population.
Senator Seitz presents a resolution to the Mt. Notre Dame girl's basketball team in April 2008 for winning their fourth state championship in five years.
Senator Seitz presents a resolution to the Mt. Notre Dame girl's basketball team in April 2008 for winning their fourth state championship in five years.
 Senator Seitz speaks on the Senate floor during opening day ceremonies for the 128th General Assembly.
Senator Seitz speaks on the Senate floor during opening day ceremonies for the 128th General Assembly.
 
 

A lifelong resident of Western Hamilton County, State Senator Bill Seitz has worked to represent the best interests of the Greater Cincinnati area at the Statehouse. Known for his colorful floor speeches and legal acumen, in a ranking of all 132 legislators published by Columbus Monthly Magazine, Seitz was rated best speechmaker, funniest and was recognized for his effectiveness, his knowledge and his hard work. He has put these talents to good use on issues that matter to his constituents.

 
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Senator Seitz talks about bipartisan efforts to reform Ohio's criminal sentencing laws.

05.13.13 - Seitz Gains Insight On Top Policy Issues At Legislative Summit

 

COLUMBUS — State Senator Bill Seitz recently joined hundreds of state legislators from across the nation to discuss the latest policy trends and research at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) Spring Task Force Summit in Oklahoma City. Seitz and other legislators had the opportunity to attend presentations on a variety of issues, such as college preparedness and energy.

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01.09.13 - Seitz Tapped To Chair Senate Public Utilities Committee

 

COLUMBUS — State Senator Bill Seitz has been selected by Senate President Keith Faber (R- Celina) as Chairman of the Senate Public Utilities Committee for the 130th General Assembly. In this role, Senator Seitz will lead the examination and development of policies and initiatives pertaining to Ohio’s electric, phone and natural gas utilities. 

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01.07.13 - Bill Seitz Sworn In For Final Term In Ohio Senate

 

COLUMBUS — During today’s opening ceremonies for the 130th General Assembly, Bill Seitz was sworn in for his final term as State Senator for the 8th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses portions of Hamilton County. Seitz was first appointed to the Ohio Senate in 2007, having previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives and as a Green Township Trustee.

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12.28.12 - Seitz Amendment Protects Hamilton County School Districts Against Funding Reductions

 

COLUMBUS — Several school districts in Hamilton County will receive additional funding this year as a result of an effort by State Senator Bill Seitz to address a situation in which public school districts saw funding deductions to pay for students who received a Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship.

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Bills Primary Sponsor

SB 47SB 58    

Bills Cosponsor

HB 67SB 1SB 2SB 3SB 5SB 8
SB 9SB 16SB 21SB 23SB 24SB 25
SB 28SB 38SB 42SB 43SB 48SB 49
SB 53SB 57SB 59SB 61SB 66SB 67
SB 75SB 76SB 86SB 94SB 98SB 102
SB 105SB 112SB 113SB 115SB 116SB 120

Resolutions Primary Sponsor

SR 10SR 20SR 32SR 33SR 48SR 75
SR 84SR 91SR 97SR 98SR 106 

Resolutions Cosponsor

SCR 1SCR 5SCR 6SCR 7SCR 8SCR 9
SCR 12SCR 13    
 
 
 
 

Senate District 8

 
Counties: Hamilton (part)
 

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Background

 
Hometown : Cincinnati
Party : Republican
Elected Experience :

State Senator since 2007; State Representative, 2001-2007; Green Township Trustee, 1994-2000; Cincinnati Board of Education, 1990-1993


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