Fellow Ohioans,
It's an honor to serve as your State Representative for the 12th Ohio House District.
Being a lifelong resident of Southern Ohio, I have the experience and understanding to work on behalf of the great people who make up our communities.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions or concerns you have.
Phone: (614) 466-1464
Email: Rep12@Ohiohouse.gov
Sincerely,
Brian Stewart
State Representative
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Reps. Stewart, Bird Introduce Bill Prohibiting Certain Local Elected Officials from Signing Nondisclosure Agreements
Representatives Stewart and Bird have introduced legislation prohibiting certain local elected officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements.
The bill prohibits mayors, county commissioners, township trustees, and members of a village council from knowingly entering into a nondisclosure agreement related to their official duties in Ohio. A "nondisclosure agreement" is defined as an agreement or contract that includes a provision or clause that prohibits these individuals from disclosing, discussing, describing, or commenting on matters related to their official duties.
Under the bill, these specific local officials would be subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000 if they are in violation of the prohibition, and the attorney general may bring an action to collect the fine.
House Bill 695 awaits consideration in the House Local Government Committee.
House Bill 646 - Data Center Study Commission
Rep. Stewart is a co-sponsor of House Bill 646 - legislation to form a bipartisan data center study commission. The study commission will consist of three appointees each from the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, and the Governor. Additionally, two members will be appointed by the minority leaders of each chamber forming a thirteen-member commission.
This proposed legislation is in response to the rapid growth of data centers in Ohio coupled by the growing angst in local communities. The average Ohioan finds it difficult to discern between fact and fiction and frequently feels unheard.
Concerns range from the use of agricultural land to noise pollution, water usage and disposal, energy demand, national security and much more. According to some estimates, there are roughly 200 data centers in Ohio and more being proposed.
“Data centers have generated many legitimate concerns in my district, and many others, which warrant a thorough review and investigation by the Ohio General Assembly, and I’m glad to be a co-sponsor of this effort," said Stewart.
This bill awaits further consideration in the House Technology and Innovation Committee.
House Bill 55 - Revise fees for the administration of a probate estate
Rep. Stewart is pleased to share that the Ohio Senate passed House Bill 55 - legislation to allow a court, under certain specified circumstances, to escalate the lien priority of costs, expenses, and fees incurred by the executor or administrator of an estate, when apportioning the proceeds of a sale of real property owned by the estate.
"This bill ensures estates are taken care of properly and allows more people to have their final wishes, such as distribution of assets and final wills, followed," said Stewart.
House Bill 55 passed out of the Senate on February 11, and now heads to the Governor's desk for his signature.
Green Lawn Visit
Representative Stewart recently took a tour of the Green Lawn Cemetery, an active historic private rural cemetery located in Columbus, Ohio,
Green Lawn provides the final resting place of founding families, several U.S. presidential families, five governors, five Medal of Honor recipients, artists, actors, and all other walks of life.
McKesson Medical Surgical Distribution Center Visit
 Representative Stewart visited McKesson, a Pickaway County facility that employs over 300 people in the community. Representative Stewart discussed logistics industries and transportation needs in northern Pickaway County.
Madison and Pickaway County Farm Bureau Members Meeting
 Representative Stewart hosted Madison and Pickaway County Farm Bureau members and discussed agricultural impacts and concerns in the two counties from the state.
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