GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS
COLUMBUS (December 23, 2003) - Governor Bob Taft today signed the following bills, which will be filed with the Secretary of State's office.
Substitute Senate Bill 92, sponsored by state Senator Scott R. Nein, (R - Middletown), modifies parameters for use of new hire reports, changes unemployment compensation eligibility requirements, and makes other changes in unemployment compensation rules and procedures. The bill contains an emergency clause and goes into effect immediately after it is signed by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State.
Substitute Senate Bill 57, sponsored by state Senator Jeff Jacobson, (R - Butler Township), increases the penalty under specified circumstances for failure to disperse and misconduct at an emergency, clarifies the required proof for the offenses of riot and aggravated riot, modifies the definition of residential unit used in the SORN law, makes technical corrections and clarifications to the misdemeanor sentencing statutes, and declares an emergency. The bill contains an emergency clause and goes into effect immediately after it is signed by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State.
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