Tim Schaffer (R)
Senator
A lifelong resident of Central Ohio, State Senator Tim Schaffer has spent the last decade serving the public in the Ohio General Assembly. Senator Schaffer began his service after being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2000. Then in 2006, after serving three terms as a State Representative for Ohio’s 5th House District, Senator Schaffer was elected to the Ohio Senate, representing the 31st Senate District, which includes all of Fairfield, Licking, Hocking and Perry Counties, as well as the eastern portion of Pickaway County.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Lancaster |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2007; State Representative, 2000-2006 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2014; Not eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 2nd Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 466-5838 Email: SD31@senate.state.oh.us |
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Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources (Vice Chair) Energy and Public Utilities Insurance, Commerce and Labor Ways and Means and Economic Development (Chair) |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 4 | SB 17 | SB 22 | SB 68 | SB 69 | SB 70 | SB 91 | SB 92 |
| SB 93 | SB 145 | SB 146 | SB 147 | SB 172 | SB 206 | SB 236 | |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 15 | SR 37 | SR 73 | SR 84 | SR 90 | SR 97 | SR 122 | SR 186 |
| 01.26.2012 | |
| Schaffer bill extends relief to disabled veterans | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer today provided testimony in Senate Bill 236. The legislation will provide full property tax relief to Ohio's disabled veterans. The bill is currently being heard before the Senate Ways and Means Committee. | |
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| 01.24.2012 | |
| Restoring a healthy, prosperous free-market economy | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Tim Schaffer. | |
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| 12.19.2011 | |
| From Our State Senator: Tim Schaffer | |
| As 2011 comes to an end, we are all reminded that there is no better way to close out the year than by celebrating Christmas with family and friends. In light of all the traveling, cooking, and last-minute shopping that may consume the next few days, I certainly hope that you and your families are able to set aside some time to reflect on the last twelve months as well as the year ahead. | |
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| 12.07.2011 | |
| GUEST COLUMN Bringing Responsible Reform to Public Assistance | |
| As we approach the final weeks of 2011, I cannot help but be reminded of the wave of change that came to Ohio this year. Since January, Senate Republicans have been hard at work crafting innovative, new plans to bring Ohio's economy back to a position of national prominence. | |
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| 11.30.2011 | |
| Schaffer eyes drug testing for public assistance applicants | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer provided sponsor testimony today on his legislation to establish a drug testing pilot program for Ohio Works First (OWF), the state's cash assistance program. The bill received its first hearing in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. | |
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| 11.14.2011 | |
| Schaffer recognizes advocates for childhood cancer awareness | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer recently recognized September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. On hand to celebrate this occasion were Aaron and Moireen Ruotsala founders of C.O.L.E.'s Foundation. Read more . . . |
| 11.07.2011 | |
| Thanking those that serve | |
| Beginning in 1919, November 11 has been reserved to honor the service of those who defend America’s liberty. Originally dubbed “Armistice Day”, our first observance of Veterans Day was aimed at celebrating the one year anniversary of World War I reaching its end. Nearly one hundred years removed from that first celebration, we remain blessed to live in a country where so many of our men and women have answered the call to duty. | |
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| 10.04.2011 | |
| GUEST COLUMN Schools in the 31st District prove Excellent | |
| COLUMBUS - Summer concluded with some great news for the 31st Senate District. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released its annual report cards for local school districts across the state, and a number of our area's school systems received top honors. | |
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| 09.07.2011 | |
| 09.07.11 Ten Years Later: Reflecting on 9/11 | |
| Columbus - The September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon claimed nearly 3,000 innocent victims and forever changed the lives of the friends and loved ones that were left behind. | |
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| 08.11.2011 | |
| Economic growth starts with responsible reforms | |
| Columbus - As Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee, I help to oversee pending legislation aiming to impact economic development and income throughout our state. Considering the tumultuous economic climate our country is experiencing, the work of our committee is vital in restoring Ohio to a place of national prominence. So far this year, we have passed a variety of bills that are already growing Ohio's jobs and keeping capital in the state. | |
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| 07.18.2011 | |
| Restoring responsible government: Budget in review | |
| Columbus - I am happy to report that members of the Senate recently wrapped up work on a three-and-a-half month budget process that culminated with passage of a balanced, two-year plan that reduces spending, maintains the tax cuts I've fought for throughout my tenure in the general assembly, and eliminates an $8 billion shortfall. A comprehensive effort toward bringing recovery, relief and reform to Ohio, the provisions contained in this bill will go a long way in ensuring that Ohioans keep more of their hard-earned dollars. | |
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| 06.22.2011 | |
| Schaffer bill increases penalties for traffic violations resulting in serious injury or death | |
| Columbus - State Senator Tim Schaffer went before the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee on Wednesday to garner support for Senate Bill 92, an effort to stiffen criminal penalties related to traffic violations leading to the serious bodily harm or death of another person. | |
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| 06.21.2011 | |
| Schaffer commends state champion Kidder at statehouse | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - On Tuesday, State Senator Tim Schaffer hosted Lancaster track star Brannon Kidder at the Ohio Statehouse. Kidder opened the month of June by winning the Division I State Track Championship in the 1600 meters and continued his winning ways less than two weeks later when he topped the competition at the Midwest Distance Gala in Lisle, Illinois. Read more . . . |
| 06.08.2011 | |
| Schaffer votes to enact state budget | |
| Columbus - State Senator Tim Schaffer voted today for the passage of the State of Ohio biennium budget proposal drastically curbing state spending. | |
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| 02.03.2011 | |
| Schaffer reintroduces water affordability legislation | |
| Columbus - Seeking to ensure lower water rates for customers and steady utility rates for business, Senator Tim Schaffer this week reintroduced legislation from last session which will require the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider the local financial impact when issuing permits for long-term sewage and storm water control projects. | |
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| 02.01.2011 | |
| Senator Schaffer introduces legislation to require performance audits of state agencies | |
| Columbus - State Senator Tim Schaffer today introduced Senate Bill 4, which requires the Auditor of State to conduct performance audits of state agencies. Auditor of State Dave Yost pledged his full support for the bill. Senate Bill 4 will be one of the Senate's priority bills for this session. | |
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| 01.27.2011 | |
| Schaffer to chair Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee | |
| Columbus - Senate President Tom Niehuas (R-New Richmond) today announced that he has appointed State Senator Tim Schaffer Chairman of the Senate Ways & Means, and Economic Development Committee and Vice Chairman of the Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. Schaffer will also serve on the Senate Energy & Public utilities Committee and Insurance, Commerce & Labor Committee. | |
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| 01.11.2011 | |
| Senator Schaffer announces 260 scholarships available for high school class of 2011 | |
| Columbus - Senator Tim Schaffer today announced the availability of 260 scholarships worth more than $1,000,000 to attend one of Ohio's career colleges or schools. Available scholarships may be one-half tuition or specific amount programs. | |
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| 01.03.2011 | |
| Tim Schaffer sworn in for second term in Ohio Senate | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - As part of the opening day ceremonies for the 129th General Assembly, State Senator Tim Schaffer was officially sworn in today for his second term as a member of the Ohio Senate. Schaffer represents the 31st Ohio Senate District, which encompasses Fairfield, Hocking, Licking and Perry counties and eastern portions of Pickaway County. Read more... |