James Hoops

Representative James Hoops represents District 81 in the Ohio House of Representatives. Their background before the Legislature: County Auditor, Associate VP of Finance with American Municipal Power Inc..

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Office information

Capitol office

13th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215

District

District 81

Public phone

614-466-3760

Official website

www.ohiohouse.gov/members/member-directory

Committee assignments

House FinanceMember House Commerce & LaborMember House Public UtilitiesMember House Government OversightMember House Rules & ReferenceMember House Commerce & LaborMember House Community RevitalizationMember House DevelopmentChair

Recent legislation

BillTitleStatus

HB 186Regards school district property taxes, school funding formulaChaptered/Signed HB 339Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license platePassed first house HB 425Prohibit trespass and unauthorized recording by dronesIntroduced HB 429Ban health care reimbursement reduction based on certain factorsIntroduced HB 569Regards abandoned manufactured homesIntroduced HB 606Designate Marjorie Whiteman Memorial HighwayIntroduced HB 719Regards the State Teachers Retirement BoardIntroduced HB 1000Regulate deceptive synthetic media with intent to affect electionIntroduced