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historically significant documents, including the primary texts of the
Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, as part of Ohio students' history and government curricula. Obhof has also passed legislation to modernize Ohio's elections system by using improved technologies such as electronic poll-books; to update Ohio's tax code and save taxpayers millions of dollars by protecting their ability to claim certain credits or deductions; to cut the filing fee for starting a new business by 21%; and to give state law enforcement greater ability to investigate and prosecute money laundering. In early 2018, Obhof was credited by activists and leaders in both major parties with negotiating a historic, bipartisan reform of Ohio's process for drawing Congressional districts.
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County since the 1860s. As the presiding officer of the 33-member Senate, Obhof is responsible for leading the Senate's
Majority Caucus as it sets its policy agenda. He is also responsible for the formal organization of the chamber, including recognizing members in debate, preserving order and decorum, calling for votes and signing all acts. In his capacity as Senate President, Obhof has also served as chair of the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee and the non-partisan Legislative Service Commission. He also serves (by federal appointment) on the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade (IGPAC), which provides advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on issues involving trade and development.
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rankings. However, Obhof has also earned "a reputation as a lawmaker with a willingness to work across party lines." He is currently a Rodel Fellow at the Aspen
Institute, a program designed to bring greater civility to public discourse. For example, in June 2019 he secured a rare unanimous budget vote (33-0) for a biennial budget that included $ 700 million in tax cuts and expanded school choice programs.
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Watchdog of the Treasury by the United Conservatives of Ohio and a Friend of Agriculture by
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Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (in 2013) and received the Outstanding Legislator Award from the Ohio Society of CPAs (in 2015) in recognition of his efforts to improve Ohio's economy. Likewise, the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) and
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Representatives. Obhof was one of eleven who sought the appointment to fill out the remainder of Gibbs' term. Obhof ran for a complete term for his seat in the
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Association's Lawyer-Legislator Distinguished Service Award. Among other reasons, the Bar Association cited Obhof's work on a comprehensive update to the Ohio's general corporation law and its statutes governing LLCs, as well as his support for legal aid and
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2012 general election, defeating James Riley with 60% of the vote. Obhof ran for re-election in 2016, defeating Janet Porter in the primary election with roughly 66% of the vote, and defeating Chris King in the general election with 70% of the vote.
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the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Obhof received the "Freedom Award" from the Ohio Christian Alliance in 2012, and he was named "Friend of the Family" by the Christian Coalition in 2016.
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