State Rep. Angela King
Recent News About State Rep. Angela King
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Ohio First Caucus convenes inaugural meeting, discusses national security
The Ohio First Caucus recently convened its inaugural meeting, focusing on the state's role in global affairs and potential policy initiatives to safeguard Ohioans from foreign threats. The bipartisan, bicameral caucus is co-chaired by State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) and State Senator Terry Johnson (R-McDermott).
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King's legislation expanding voter protest heard in committee
State Representative Angie King's (R-Celina) legislation aimed at expanding voter protest of a primary candidate’s declaration was presented before the House Government Oversight Committee on Tuesday. The proposed law seeks to broaden the current regulations, which only permit a registered voter of a political party to protest their party’s nomination. Under the new legislation, anyone eligible to vote in a general election would be able to lodge a protest, irrespective of their political affiliation. However, protests would be confined to issues related to a candidate’s...
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House Committee Passes Single-Sex Bathroom Legislation
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House Higher Education Committee recently made a significant decision by favorably passing legislation that would require public and private schools to designate restrooms for the exclusive use of biological males and biological females. The bill also mandates that all student restrooms, locker rooms, changing rooms, and shower rooms must be designated for the exclusive use of either biological females or biological males.State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) emphasized the rationale behind the legislation, stating, "Science echoes what humanity...
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King Introduces Legislation Protecting Health Care Sharing Ministries in Ohio
State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has introduced legislation protecting health care sharing ministries within Ohio borders. King’s legislation, known as the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act, will ensure that HCSMs are recognized as religious charities rather than insurance companies."In the United States 1.7 million people rely on sharing plans, more than 25,000 in Ohio," said King. "These organizations provide an essential service, helping to cover major medical expenses, while allowing members to hold on to and support their religious and...
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King Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Charitable Organizations
State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has introduced legislation protecting health care sharing ministries within Ohio borders. The bill, known as the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act, aims to safeguard these organizations and their members.According to King, "In the United States 1.7 million people rely on sharing plans, more than 25,000 in Ohio." She emphasized that these organizations play a crucial role by "helping to cover major medical expenses, while allowing members to hold on to and support their religious and ethical beliefs."The...
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King, Creech Introduce Legislation to Allow Voters to Protest a Candidate Despite Party Affiliation
State Reps. Angie King (R-Celina) and Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) have introduced legislation that will allow any voter to protest an individual’s candidacy for a political party nomination, regardless of political affiliation. The bill aims to enhance transparency in elections and ensure voters' rights are upheld.According to Rep. Angie King, "Transparency is key to the success of our elections... Americans... have the right to know who they are voting for." This statement emphasizes the importance of open elections and the need for voters to make informed...
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King Pushes Back Against Drug Cartel, Illegal Immigration with Legislation Targeting their Money
State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has introduced legislation aimed at combating drug cartels, human trafficking, and illegal immigration by targeting the flow of money. The Ohio Withholding Illegal Revenue Entering Drug (WIRED) Act proposes a 7% remittance transfer fee on all international wire transfers.According to King, "The majority of money made from illegal activity like drug and human trafficking is being made here in the United States, but is heading out of the country." The legislation seeks to address this issue by taxing the transfer of such money to...
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Ohio Schools to Receive Record Funding Increase Through State's New Formula
The State of Ohio has made it a top priority to find a funding model for public schools that relies less on taxpayers to provide a quality education for Ohio’s public-school students. State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) highlighted the unprecedented increase in public-school funding in Ohio, stating, “This amount of public-school funding is unprecedented in Ohio. In this biennium’s operating budget, we allocated more than $16.3 billion to public schools.” King emphasized the positive impact of the Cupp-Patterson Fair School Funding Formula, which will see...
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King Supports Override of Governor Veto of HB 68
State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has voted in favor of overriding the veto of the SAFE Act and Save Women’s Sports Act by Gov. Mike DeWine. The vetoed House Bill 68 aims to protect children experiencing gender dysphoria from undergoing sex change procedures.The bill specifically targets procedures such as chemical castration through puberty blockers and invasive surgical procedures. Additionally, the legislation includes the Save Women’s Sports Act, which seeks to safeguard women's-only athletic competitions from kindergarten through college.In a statement...
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House Agrees to Senate Changes of SAFE Act, King Supports
The Ohio House has agreed to the Senate's changes to the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act and the Save Women's Sports Act. State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) voted in favor of the changes, paving the way for the legislation to move forward.Under the revised SAFE Act, children who are currently undergoing hormone therapy treatments will be allowed to continue their treatment if it is prescribed by an Ohio doctor. Previously, the act required consent from both parents for a child to begin mental health treatment, but now only one parent or guardian's...
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Klopfenstein, King Condemn China's Attack on Ohioans in New Resolution
State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) have introduced a resolution in Ohio to condemn the People’s Republic of China for its role in the global drug trade. The resolution aims to shed light on the dangers faced by Ohioans due to the influx of illicit fentanyl from China.Ohio has consistently ranked among the top 10 states for fentanyl overdose fatalities, with over 4,000 reported in 2020 alone, marking a 32% increase from the previous year. Shockingly, over 90% of illicit fentanyl in Ohio originates from China. Representative King...
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Ohio House Agrees, WEP, GPO Needs to be Repealed
The Ohio House has unanimously voted in favor of legislation urging Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) brought forth the legislation, which aims to provide public servants who contribute to Social Security with their full benefits upon retirement.The WEP was established in 1983 as a modified benefits program for public employees who receive a pension for their service. Under the WEP, public employees may have their Social Security earnings reduced by up to 50% due to...
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King Introduces Legislation to Prevent ESG Investment Practices
State Representative Angie King (R-Celina) has introduced legislation to the House Financial Institutions Committee aimed at preventing the practice of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices by Ohio companies and banking institutions. The proposed legislation would have several key provisions.Firstly, it would empower the Treasurer of Ohio to create a list of all businesses that practice ESG economic boycotts and make this list publicly available. This move aims to increase transparency and allow consumers and investors to make informed decisions about the...
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Cabaret Performances Legislation Has First Hearing in House Committee
State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania) presented legislation before the House Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday to update Ohio's obscenity laws and safeguard children and families from sexualized cabaret performances in public spaces. The proposed legislation aims to create the offense of unlawful adult cabaret performance and restrict such performances to licensed adult cabarets.According to Williams, there has been a rise in sexualized performances occurring in public settings across the country, including Ohio. He believes these...