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The mission of the Legislative Committee is to review all State, Federal, House, and Senate Bills pending to gauge the level of support from The American Legion Department of Ohio. To communicate with the Legislative Liaison and Service Director who performs lobbying tasks on behalf of the 70K+ Legionnaires within Ohio.

The Legislative Committee members meet at least 3 times annually and are tasked with maintaining open lines of communication with local Legislators in their Districts to inform them of how The American Legion is at the forefront of helping veterans, their families, and our children & youth and to encourage participation in our programs.

Online Legislative Resources: Ohio

NATIONAL RESOURCES

    • Resolution Writing Handbook
    • Rules of the National Executive Committee (NEC)
    • National Constitution & By-Laws

    Ohio Legislative Report

    David Root’s E-Newsletters To Cover Veteran & Military Legislation In The Ohio General Assembly:

    Legislator Of the Year Award

    • Post Legislator of the Year nominations need to be forwarded to your District Legislative Chairman by August 1st.
    • District Legislator of the Year selections need to be returned to Department no later than September 15th.
    • Must be a current member of the United States Congress or the State of Ohio General Assembly or was a member of the United States Congress or Ohio General Assembly at the time of application.
    • The Legislative Commission will select from the nominations one (1) Member of Congress and one (1) member of the Ohio General Assembly.
    • The selection will be based on the extent to which the nominee’s actions reflect the American Legion’s preamble and overall impact.
    • The Legislative Commission will make this recommendation to the Department Executive Committee each year at the December meeting for presentation in the following year.

    Legislator Of the Year Award Nominee Form PDF for download

    LEGISLATIVE Points of Contact

    Jacob Brault

    Staff Liaison

    • 740-513-1722
    • jbrault@ohiolegion.com

    Suzette Heller

    Legislative Committee Chairman

    • 734-358-4404
    • zheller1105@gmail.com

    Legislative Commission Members

    DISTRICT 1

    William A Billings

    DISTRICT 2

    Kurt D Emans

    DISTRICT 3

    Michael White

    DISTRICT 4

    Vacant

    DISTRICT 5

    Gary D Mitchell

    DISTRICT 6

    Chris Miller

    DISTRICT 7

    Emmett Gregory

    DISTRICT 8

    Jerry Collins

    DISTRICT 9

    Gary A Petrochello

    DISTRICT 10

    Robert Witherow

    DISTRICT 11

    Richard L Smathers

    DISTRICT 12

    Suzette Heller – Chair

    DISTRICT 13

    Bert Boyd

    DISTRICT 14

    Jacob Marx