Senate District 9
Cecil Thomas
 
 
 
March 8, 2017
Senator Thomas Introduces Bill to Decrease Unnecessary Traffic Stops

COLUMBUS – Yesterday, State Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) introduced Senate Bill 92, which would downgrade the failure to display a front license plate to a secondary traffic offense. The senator originally introduced this legislation during the 131st General Assembly (GA), after Cincinnati native Sam DuBose was killed during a traffic stop by former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing. DuBose was initially pulled over for failing to display a front license plate.

 
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February 1, 2017
Senator Thomas Named Ranking Member on Two Committees
COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio Senate announced the Senate committee lineup for the 132nd General Assembly. Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) has been appointed to serve as Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Local Government, Public Safety, & Veterans Affairs Committee. 
 
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January 31, 2017
Senator Thomas Introduces Resolution Opposing President Trump's Immigration Ban
COLUMBUS – Today, Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) introduced a resolution urging Congress to rescind President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration policies and to limit executive authority as it relates to unilaterally barring entire groups of immigrants.
 
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January 23, 2017
Senator Thomas Releases Statement on Vandalism at Withrow High School
COLUMBUS – This weekend, State Senator Cecil Thomas released the following statement after his alma mater, Withrow University High School, was vandalized with swastikas and hateful messages.
 
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December 20, 2016
Senate Democrats Call For Investigation Into Foreign Interference In American Election
Columbus—Today, The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to the members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation, requesting a full bipartisan investigation into foreign interference in the 2016 presidential election.
 
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December 13, 2016
Ohio Senate Democrats Call On Governor Kasich To Veto Five Bills
Columbus—Today, the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to Governor John R. Kasich, calling on him to veto the five bills the caucus views as the most inconsistent with the needs of Ohioans. 
 
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December 8, 2016
Senate Dems Oppose Passage Of HB 48 "Guns Everywhere" Bill
COLUMBUS – Tonight, members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus expressed opposition to the Senate passage of House Bill 48. This bill expands the areas in which it is legal to carry a concealed firearm to include several high-risk locations. This includes daycares, airports, and several government buildings – such as libraries, City halls, Boards of Elections, and public hospitals. 
 
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December 2, 2016
Senator Thomas Pushes Bill to Prevent Traffic Stops for Front License Plate Violations

COLUMBUS – Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) testified yesterday in favor of Senate Bill 202, which would make failure to display a front license plate a secondary traffic offense with a maximum fine of $25. Senator Thomas introduced the bill as a result of the fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose by University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing following a traffic stop for a missing front license plate.

 
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December 1, 2016
Senator Thomas Testifies for "Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness" License Plate
COLUMBUS – Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) yesterday gave sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 361, which creates the “Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness” license plate, or TNBC for short.
 
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November 30, 2016
Senator Thomas Testifies For Resolution To Remove Confederate Flags From Government Property
COLUMBUS – Today, Senator Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) gave sponsor testimony on Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, which urges the removal of the Confederate flag or other similar flags from government property, issuances, and merchandise. 
 
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