Shannon Jones (R)
Majority Whip
State Senator Shannon Jones is currently serving her first full term in the Ohio Senate and represents the 7th Senate District, which includes all of Warren County and portions of Hamilton County. Throughout her tenure in the Legislature - she previously served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009 - Shannon has hit the ground running, earning key leadership posts and a seat at the table on issues of importance to her constituents.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Springboro |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2009; State Representative, 2007-2009 |
| 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) 466-9737 Email: SD07@senate.state.oh.us |
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Energy and Public Utilities Finance (Vice Chair) Health, Human Services and Aging Insurance, Commerce and Labor Legislative Service Commission Rules and Reference State Controlling Board |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 5 | SB 149 | SB 264 | SB 286 |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 14 | SR 78 | SR 80 | SR 110 | SR 120 | SR 135 | SR 136 | SR 146 |
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| 12.31.2012 | |
| Jones proposes new certificate for international physicians | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Shannon Jones today introduced legislation that would create a visiting clinical professional development certificate. | |
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| 11.30.2011 | |
| Jones bill to boost nursing facility quality clears the Senate | |
| COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate passed legislation today adopting innovative, new accountability standards for nursing facilities and financial incentives aimed at improving care for residents. Senate Bill 264, sponsored by State Senator Shannon Jones, was passed unanimously at today's Senate session. | |
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| 11.09.2011 | |
| Senator Jones recognized by conservative group | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Shannon Jones was honored this morning by the American Conservative Union. During a ceremony in the Ladies' Gallery of the Ohio Statehouse, the veteran legislator received the group's Defender of Liberty Award for 2011. Read more . . . |
| 06.15.2011 | |
| Widener, Jones named to budget conference committee | |
| Columbus - Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus formally appointed today Senator Chris Widener (R-Springfield) and Senate Majority Whip Shannon Jones to serve on the state budget conference committee. | |
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| 06.08.2011 | |
| Senate passes reform budget, reducing spending and eliminating $8 billion shortfall without raising taxes | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate today passed a reform-focused budget that reduces spending and eliminates an $8 billion dollar shortfall without raising taxes, while allowing Ohioans to keep more of their hard earned money in a difficult economy. | |
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| 05.25.2011 | |
| Senator Jones: Working to make Ohio's business climate more conducive to job creation and retention | |
| Guest column by State Senator Shannon Jones | |
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| 05.19.2011 | |
| Senator Jones: Paying tribute to Ohio's veterans on Memorial Day | |
| Guest column by State Senator Shannon Jones | |
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| 04.14.2011 | |
| Jones and Bacon introduce bill to ensure equal protections for autistic individuals using assistance dogs | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senators Kevin Bacon (R- Minerva Park) and Shannon Jones announced today they have introduced Senate Bill 149, legislation that will include autism in the laws governing assistance dogs in Ohio. Read more... |
| 03.01.2011 | |
| Senator Jones presents omnibus amendment to Senate Bill 5 | |
| Columbus - State Senator Shannon Jones (R- Springboro) presented today an omnibus amendment to Senate Bill 5, the landmark reform of Ohio's 27-year-old collective bargaining law. | |
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| 01.31.2011 | |
| Jones named vice-chair of Senate Finance Committee | |
| Columbus- State Senator Shannon Jones today announced that she has been named to several key Senate committees by Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond), including serving as vice-chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. | |
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| 01.19.2011 | |
| Senator Jones: Applications now being accepted for Legislative Service Commission Fellowship Program | |
| Guest column by State Senator Shannon Jones | |
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| 01.05.2011 | |
| Senator Jones: Start of 129th General Assembly brings both challenges and opportunities | |
| Guest column by State Senator Shannon Jones | |
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| 01.03.2011 | |
| Shannon Jones sworn in during opening of 129th General Assembly | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- Shannon Jones was officially sworn in as the State Senator for the 7th Ohio Senate District today as part of opening day ceremonies for the 129th General Assembly. In addition, Jones was also selected by her peers to serve as Majority Whip for the Republican Caucus. Prior to her appointment to the Ohio Senate in 2009 to complete the term of former Senator Robert Schuler, Jones served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Read more... |