Jerry C. Cirino News

Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) celebrated the passage of a bill suspending Ohio's 38.5 cent per gallon gas tax and 47 cent per gallon diesel tax for 90 days. Ohioans are estimated to save more than $725 million in fuel taxes at the pump.

COLUMBUS- Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) applauded Governor DeWine's direction to the Ohio EPA to begin the process of ending the E-Check car emissions testing program in Northeast Ohio. This news comes on the heels of the U.S. EPA announcing that Northeast Ohio now met all federal air quality standards. Launched in 1996, the program required certain vehicles to be tested for emissions every two years. While U.S. EPA approval is required to eliminate the program, the process can now start.

Senator Jerry Cirino released a statement regarding the rise of support for socialism, Education Secretary Linda McMahon's letter, and the need for his new higher education bill SB 461, the Strengthening Ohio Civics Act. 

East Cleveland advocacy groups came together to host a celebration yesterday to thank Senate Finance Chairman Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) for his part in allocating funds for emergency improvements needed in the city.  The groups hosting the event include Black on Black Crime, Inc., Survivors/Victims of Tragedy, Black Man's Army, and Black Woman's Army.

Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) announced the introduction of Senate Bill 461, the Strengthening Ohio Civics Act, which creates consistency and clarity for Ohio's Civic Centers.  The legislation seeks to close loopholes that were used to limit the intended authority of center directors.

Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland) hosted a news conference today, in which he shared the proven success of Senate Bill 1.  The bill drew major opposition from the national organization representing professors with many suggesting the legislation would hurt students and universities in Ohio. But, as Sen. Cirino highlighted, the data shows otherwise. 

COLUMBUS-The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 326, sponsored by Senator Jerry C. Cirino (R-Kirtland), which requires all high school students to complete one semester of computer science before graduating.

Senate Finance Chairman Cirino announced the passage of Ohio's Capital Budget in which he secured millions for community projects throughout the 18th Senate District.

Senator Cirino announced the approval of $824,788 in grants to cleanup two contaminated properties in Lake County for future use.

Senator Cirino issued a statement following last week's introduction of House Bill 835, otherwise known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act.

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 334, sponsored by Senator Cirino, which names a portion of Interstate 480 in Cuyahoga County as the "Officer Jacob J. Derbin Memorial Highway."

Senator Jerry Cirino received the American Legislative Exchange Council's "Legislator of the Year Award" at its "States and Nation Policy Summit" in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 35, legislation that recognizes supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for adults with a developmental disability.