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Counties: Auglaize (part), Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams |
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Steve Buehrer (R)
Majority Whip
State Senator Steve Buehrer represents the 1st Senate District, which includes Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams and parts of Auglaize County. Before being elected to the Senate in 2007, he served four terms as the State Representative for the 82nd Ohio House District. A sixth generation resident of Northwest Ohio, Steve has often said that the area is the true heart of Ohio—a place recognized for its strong communities, work ethic and commitment to family. Throughout his tenure in the Legislature, he has fought to protect these values and support efforts to make the region stronger.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Delta, OH |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2007; State Representative, 1999-2006 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2010; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-8150 Email: SD01@senate.state.oh.us |
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Energy and Public Utilities Health, Human Services and Aging Highways and Transportation (Vice Chair) Insurance, Commerce and Labor (Chair) Judiciary - Civil Justice Rules |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 5 | SB 86 | SB 93 | SB 106 | SB 116 | SB 152 | SB 162 | SB 243 |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 6 | SCR 20 | SR 23 | SR 24 | SR 46 | SR 52 | SR 58 | SR 63 |
| SR 70 | SR 79 | SR 84 | SR 85 | SR 126 | SR 206 | SR 223 | SR 231 |
| SR 232 | SR 262 | ||||||
| 07.23.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate bill would help ensure consistency, reliability in effort to catch speeders | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 07.19.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of state grant to support expansion of Silgan Plastics in Ottawa | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $75,000 state grant to help Silgan Plastics Corporation purchase new machinery and equipment as part of the company's planned expansion in the Village of Ottawa. The project is expected to create 30 full-time jobs and retain more than 200 positions in the area. | |
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| 07.19.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of state grant to support expansion of Nissin Brake in Findlay | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $20,000 state grant to help Nissin Brake purchase new machinery and equipment as part of the company's planned expansion in Findlay. The project is expected to create 37 full-time jobs and retain 643 positions in the area. | |
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| 07.15.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces Ohio Rail Development Commission approval of loan to support construction of Hardin Rail Logistics Center | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the Ohio Rail Development Commission approved up to $727,500 in loans for two critical railroad improvement projects in northwest Ohio which could help generate millions of dollars in economic activity and create dozens of new jobs in the region. | |
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| 07.09.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Your input guides my decisions as a state senator | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 06.25.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: The real meaning of Independence Day | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 06.18.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate approves bill to modernize auto dealer franchise laws, protect Ohio jobs | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 06.11.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Telecom reform bill heads to Governor | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 06.10.2010 | |
| Buehrer appointed to War of 1812 Commission | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer was recently appointed by Senate President Bill Harris to serve on the Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, a panel of legislators, historians and other state and local leaders charged with raising public awareness about Ohio's important role in the war and helping preserve and promote historic sites across the state. Senator Buehrer worked to create the commission through passage of Senate Bill 93 in November 2009 after being approached with the idea by a group of professors, historians and other community leaders from Northwest Ohio. | |
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| 06.04.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate votes to reform judicial bypass process for minors seeking abortion without parental consent | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 06.04.2010 | |
| Buehrer's telecom reform bill heads to the Governor | |
| Columbus - Legislation sponsored by State Senator Steve Buehrer, which modernizes Ohio's regulation of the changing telecommunications industry, has passed the Ohio General Assembly and now heads to the Governor for his signature. In Senate Bill 162, Senator Buehrer has worked to put forth a balanced bill that will encourage greater competition between telephone service providers to attract new investments and create jobs, while preserving important protections and services for Ohio consumers. | |
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| 06.02.2010 | |
| Buehrer wins Senate support for bill to ban unethical animal-human hybrid experiments in Ohio | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer won bipartisan support in the Ohio Senate today for Senate Bill 243, legislation that would prohibit the mixing of human cells and animal cells to create animal-human hybrids in Ohio. Senator Buehrer introduced the bill in March after learning of attempts by scientists in other states and some European countries to use the eggs of mice, rabbits, cows and other animals to make human clones. | |
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| 05.27.2010 | |
| Buehrer, Senate colleagues urge support for construction of Detroit River International Bridge | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate voted unanimously yesterday to approve a resolution sponsored by State Senator Steve Buehrer which urges support for the construction of a new Detroit River bridge between the United States and Canada to ensure the future of trade between the two countries and help protect and grow jobs in Ohio and other states. | |
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| 05.25.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of state grant to support Whirlpool expansion in Ottawa, creation of 324 jobs | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved a $250,000 state grant to support Whirlpool Corporation's plan to expand thier manufacturing operations and create hundreds of new jobs in Putnam County. | |
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| 05.24.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: New Detroit River Bridge critical to preserving Ohio's economic relationship with Canada | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 05.20.2010 | |
| Senate approves Buehrer bill designed to ensure access to quality emergency care | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate approved legislation yesterday sponsored by State Senator Steve Buehrer which seeks to ensure every Ohioan has access to the highest quality emergency medical care. | |
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| 05.19.2010 | |
| Buehrer honors Napoleon High School girls relay team for winning Division II state swimming championship | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer presented a resolution on the Ohio Senate floor this afternoon to members of the Napoleon High School girls 200-yard freestyle relay team for winning the Division II state championship. Read more... |
| 05.14.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Legislature working to operate more efficiently | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 05.12.2010 | |
| Buehrer urges support for bill to ban human cloning in Ohio | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer gave sponsor testimony yesterday before the Senate Health, Human Services & Aging Committee on Senate Bill 243, legislation that would place important limits in Ohio law to prohibit human cloning in the state and help protect the sanctity of human life. Read more... |
| 05.11.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of development grants to support growth of local companies, creation of 53 jobs | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved $270,000 in grants to support the growth of three local companies which have committed to create 53 full-time jobs and retain 343 positions that are currently at-risk. | |
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| 05.11.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of Clean Ohio funds for work at former King Ohio Forge site in Kenton | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board recently approved the release of a $229,556 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant to help the City of Kenton conduct an environmental assessment at the former King Ohio Forge site on Steiner Avenue with the goal of preparing the property for future development. | |
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| 05.10.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Governor leading Ohio down wrong track with 3-C rail plan | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 05.04.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: May will be busy month at Statehouse | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 04.23.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Ohio voters to decide fate of Third Frontier program, location of Columbus casino | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 04.14.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Ohio Senate responds to concerns over federal health care bill | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 03.29.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate approves bill to educate expectant parents about cord blood banking | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 03.22.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate works to further strengthen Ohio concealed carry law | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 03.19.2010 | |
| Buehrer introduces bill to ban human cloning, protect sanctity of human life | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer yesterday introduced Senate Bill 243, legislation that would ban the immoral practice of human cloning in Ohio and help protect the sanctity of all human life. | |
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| 03.18.2010 | |
| Buehrer to speak at American Legion dinner in Delphos | |
| Columbus - State Senator Steve Buehrer is scheduled to speak at the American Legion dinner in Delphos on Saturday about issues impacting Ohio veterans and other current legislation in the Ohio General Assembly. | |
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| 03.15.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Celebrating the contributions of Ohio farmers and our state's agriculture industry | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 03.10.2010 | |
| Senate approves Buehrer bill to improve maintenance of rail crossings, protect safety of Ohio motorists | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate unanimously approved legislation yesterday sponsored by State Senator Steve Buehrer, which is designed to ensure reailroad companies in Ohio properly maintain crossings and other areas near their tracks, with the goal of protecting the safety of Ohio motorists and providing quality road and rail infrastructure for the movement of commerce in the state. | |
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| 03.05.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: LSC Internship has been an educational and rewarding experience | |
| State Senator Steve Buehrer, who began his career in state government as an intern with the Legislative Service Commission, asked his current LSC intern Kendra Kromer, a recent graduate of Ashland University, to write a column this week about her experiences so far this year in the Ohio Senate. | |
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| 02.26.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Telecom modernization bill strikes right balance in creating atmosphere for Ohio jobs and protecting Ohio consumers | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 02.25.2010 | |
| Buehrer named 'Watchdog of the Treasury' | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - Senator Buehrer recently received the United Conservatives of Ohio's Watchdog of the Treasury award for his dedication to fiscal responsibility and strong conservative voting record during the 127th General Assembly. Read more... |
| 02.24.2010 | |
| Senate approves Buehrer resolution urging Ohio to reaffirm sister-state relationship with Taiwan | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate recently approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, a proposal sponsored by Senator Buehrer which weeks to reaffirm Ohio's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, which for more than two decades, has helped pump hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy and enhance educational and cultural opportunities for students and families across the state. | |
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| 02.23.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate seeks to protect taxpayer resources from costly impact of illegal immigration | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 02.22.2010 | |
| Buehrer announces release of roadwork grant to support growth of Baughman Tile in Paulding County | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer announced today that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $75,000 Roadwork Development Grant to complete needed road upgrades in support of Baughman Tile Company's expansion in Jackson Township. The project will help keep 70 full-time jobs in the area. | |
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| 02.17.2010 | |
| Ohio Senate approves Buehrer resolution urging leaders in Washington to block taxpayer dollars from funding abortions | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Christian Alliance distributed the following press release today announcing the Ohio Senate's passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, which was co-sponsored by Senator Buehrer. SCR 6 urges President Obama and members of Congress to oppose any attempt at the federal level to create greater access to abortions as well as proposals that could undermine popular pro-life efforts at the state and local level over the past several years designed to help limit abortions, promote women's health and block taxpayer dollars from supporting the taking of human life. | |
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| 02.12.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate seeks to restore funding for local soil and water management | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 02.08.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Driver's license late fees topic of discussion at town halls, Statehouse | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 01.29.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate works to promote greater efficiency in state government | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 01.27.2010 | |
| Buehrer responds to Governor's State of the State address | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer issued the following statement in response to Governor Ted Strickland's State of the State address yesterday. | |
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| 01.26.2010 | |
| Buehrer elected to key Senate leadership position | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer this afternoon was elected by his fellow Republican senators to serve as the Ohio Senate's Majority Whip for the remainder of the 128th General Assembly. | |
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| 01.25.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Ohio Senate voices concerns about federal health care reform effort | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 01.22.2010 | |
| Buehrer elected to chair Midwestern Legislative Conference | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer was recently elected by a bipartisan group of state lawmakers from across the Midwest to chair the 2010 Council of State Governments' Midwestern Legislative Conference, which works to encourage state legislatures in the region to exchange ideas and best practices to help solve common problems. | |
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| 01.20.2010 | |
| Governor signs Buehrer bill to create War of 1812 Commission | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - During a ceremony in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda yesterday, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed Senate Bill 93, legislation sponsored by Senator Buehrer, which creates an 18-member Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to raise public awareness about Ohio's role in this important conflict, while working to strengthen preservation efforts of historic sites across the state. Read more... |
| 01.15.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate bill would provide boost to Ohio ag industry, spur innovation, job growth | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 01.14.2010 | |
| Buehrer calls on ODOT Director to reconsider decision to close local intersection | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer sent a letter to Ohio Department of Transportation Director, Jolene Molitoris, today urging her to reconsider the agency's decision to close the intersection of Western Avenue and U.S. 68/Ohio 15 south of Findlay. | |
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| 01.13.2010 | |
| Buehrer encourages local students to apply for legislative scholarship program | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer today encouraged local high school seniors to apply for tuition assistance through the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools' Legislative Scholarship Program. The OACCS, in cooperation with the Ohio General Assembly and 48 participating career colleges and schools across the state, is offering more than 260 scholarships worth nearly $1 million for students pursuing post-secondary training for careers in business, law, technology, medicine, criminal justice, education and a variety of other professions. | |
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| 01.08.2010 | |
| Capitol Letters: Looking ahead to 2010 | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 12.23.2009 | |
| Governor signs Buehrer bill to update Ohio probate, trust and estate laws | |
| Columbus - Governor Ted Strickland yesterday signed Senate Bill 106, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Senator Buehrer and State Senator Eric Kearney (D-Cincinnati) which makes needed updates and clarifications to Ohio's probate, trust and estate laws. The bill, which passed with near unanimous approval in the House and Senate, is endorsed by the Ohio State Bar Association. | |
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| 12.21.2009 | |
| Capitol Letters: Governor's budget fix fails to address real fiscal problems facing our state | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 12.15.2009 | |
| Buehrer leads telecom reform bill through Senate | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate offered bipartisan support this afternoon for Amended Substitute Senate Bill 162, legislation sponsored by Senator Buehrer, which would reform Ohio's antiquated telecommunications laws. The bill seeks to encourage greater competition between telephone service providers in an effort to attract investment and create jobs, while preserving important protections for Ohio consumers. | |
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| 12.14.2009 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate works to bring greater fairness, transparency to Ohio's elections system | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 12.04.2009 | |
| Capitol Letters: Ohio schools must be given more flexibility on Governor's costly all-day kindergarten mandate | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 12.01.2009 | |
| Buehrer congratulates local school districts for receiving federal advanced energy grants | |
| Columbus - Senator Buehrer today congratulated two Fulton County school districts for recently securing $1.5 million in grants through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's State Energy Program to support key projects designed to teach students about the importance energy conservation, while working to save local taxpayers thousands of dollars in electricity costs per year. | |
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| 11.23.2009 | |
| Capitol Letters: Senate urges review of Ohio workers' compensation system | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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| 11.19.2009 | |
| Ohio Senate sends Buehrer War of 1812 Commission proposal to Governor | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate voted unanimously yesterday to concur on Ohio House changes to Senate Bill 93, legislation sponsored State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-Delta) that would establish the Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, a panel of legislators, historians and other state and local leaders charged with raising public awareness about Ohio's important role in the war and helping preserve historic sites across the state. The bill will now be sent to Governor Strickland for his signature. | |
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| 11.16.2009 | |
| Capitol Letters: Committee working to pick great Ohioan for spot in Statuary Hall | |
| Weekly column by State Senator Steve Buehrer | |
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