Ohio House Insurance Committee: Protecting Policyholders

The Insurance Committee is a standing committee of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House appoints committees, which are made up of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and members from both parties. The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee. The Insurance Committee has a varied number of Democratic and Republican members, with the most recent data from 2021-2022 showing 5 Democrats and 9 Republicans.

Committee membership

The Insurance Committee is a standing committee of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House appoints committees, which are typically comprised of a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and members from both the majority and minority parties. The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee. The Speaker is responsible for filling any vacancies that arise in the committees.

The committee's membership varies over time, with different members and party ratios in each legislative session. For example, during the 2021-2022 legislative session, the committee consisted of 5 Democratic members, 9 Republican members, and 0 third-party members. The chairperson was Tom Brinkman Jr., and the vice-chairperson was Brian Lampton.

In the 2019-2020 legislative session, the committee had an equal number of Democratic and Republican members, with 5 each. The chairperson was once again Tom Brinkman Jr., and the vice-chairperson was Niraj Antani (R). Several members of the committee left before the end of the session.

Going further back, the 2017 legislative session had a higher number of Republican members, with 9, compared to 4 Democratic members. Tom Brinkman Jr. served as the chairperson, and Michael Henne as the vice-chairperson.

The Insurance Committee of the Ohio State Senate, a separate body from the House of Representatives, also has its committee members appointed by the President of the Senate. The President selects the members, chairperson, and vice-chairperson for each standing committee. The Minority Leader can recommend a ranking minority member.

Legislative sessions

The Insurance Committee is a standing committee of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House appoints committees, including the chairperson of each standing committee. The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee and can request that the Assistant Minority Leader become a non-voting member of a committee in their absence.

The Insurance Committee has a history of Republican majority membership, with 9 Republican members and 5 Democratic members in 2021-2022, and 5 Republican and 5 Democratic members in 2019-2020. In 2017, the committee had 9 Republican members and 4 Democratic members, and in 2015, the committee had 9 Republican and 4 Democratic members.

The committee's legislative sessions are not specified, but they occur after the organization of the Senate. The President of the Senate appoints members, a chair, and a vice-chair of each standing committee, as well as a ranking minority member, who can be recommended by the Minority Leader.

The Ohio House of Representatives has various standing committees, including Agriculture and Conservation, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs, Behavioral Health and Recovery Supports, Civil Justice, Commerce and Labor, Criminal Justice, Economic and Workforce Development, Energy and Natural Resources, and Families, Aging, and Human Services.

Committee leadership

The Insurance Committee is a standing committee of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House appoints committees of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker assigns the chairperson of each standing committee, with the first named member of any committee or subcommittee serving as the chair and the second named member as vice-chair. The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee and can become a non-voting member of a committee in the Minority Leader's absence.

In the 2021-2022 legislative session, the committee consisted of 9 Republican members, 5 Democratic members, and 0 third-party members. Tom Brinkman Jr. served as Chair, Brian Lampton as Vice-chair, and Jessica Miranda as Ranking member.

In the 2019-2020 legislative session, the committee consisted of 5 Republican members and 5 Democratic members, with no third-party members. Tom Brinkman Jr. served as Chair, Niraj Antani as Vice-chair, and Kristin Boggs as Ranking minority member.

In the 2017 legislative session, the committee consisted of 9 Republican members and 4 Democratic members. Tom Brinkman Jr. was Chair, Michael Henne was Vice-chair, and there was no Ranking minority member listed.

In the 2015 legislative session, the committee consisted of 9 Republican members and 4 Democratic members. Bob D. Hackett was Chair, Michael Henne was Vice-chair, and Heather Bishoff was the Ranking Minority Member.

Minority membership

The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee of the Ohio House of Representatives' Insurance Committee. The Minority Leader is an ex officio nonvoting member of each committee and can be substituted as a voting member on any committee. The Assistant Minority Leader can also become a nonvoting member of a committee in the Minority Leader's absence.

In the 2021-2022 legislative session, the Insurance Committee had three Democratic members and ten Republican members. Hearcel Craig was the Ranking member, Robert Hackett was the Chair, and Mark J. Romanchuk was the Vice Chair. In the 2019-2020 legislative session, the committee had five Democratic members and five Republican members. Kristin Boggs was the Ranking minority member, Tom Brinkman Jr. was the Chair, and Niraj Antani was the Vice Chair. In the 2017 legislative session, the committee had four Democratic members and nine Republican members, with Tom Brinkman Jr. as the Chair and Michael Henne as the Vice Chair. In the 2015 legislative session, the committee had four Democratic members and nine Republican members. Heather Bishoff was the Ranking Minority Member, Bob D. Hackett was the Chair, and Michael Henne was the Vice Chair.

Voting members

The Insurance Committee is a standing committee of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House appoints committees, which are typically comprised of Democratic, Republican, and Third-party members. The Speaker assigns the chairperson of each standing committee, with the first and second named members serving as the chairman and vice-chair, respectively. The Minority Leader can recommend minority membership for each committee and can become a nonvoting member of a committee in the Minority Leader's absence.

The Insurance Committee addresses issues related to insurance in the state of Ohio. While the specific responsibilities and activities of the committee are not outlined, it is reasonable to assume that they discuss, debate, and make recommendations or decisions on insurance-related matters within the state. This may include topics such as health insurance, property insurance, liability insurance, and any other areas where insurance plays a significant role.

It is important to note that the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, and the Minority Leader are considered nonvoting members on standing committees, except for committees on which they serve as regular members. This means that they may attend and participate in the committee's proceedings but do not have a direct vote in its decisions. However, at the Minority Leader's request, the Assistant Minority Leader can become a nonvoting member and attend the committee meetings in their stead.

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