State Rep. Adam Mathews | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Adam Mathews | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Representatives Mike Odioso and Adam Mathews have announced the passage of House Bill 260 by the Ohio House of Representatives. The bill aims to clarify state law regarding court procedures by modifying and repealing sections of the Ohio Revised Code that conflict with or duplicate the Rules of Practice and Procedure and Rules of Superintendence adopted by the Supreme Court under its constitutional authority.
Odioso stated, “The unanimous approval of H.B. 260 in committee and Wednesday on the House Floor reflect the legislature’s bi-partisan support for the balance of powers between the Judicial and Legislative branches and commitment to remove unnecessary, confusing statutory language.”
Mathews added, “This is a simple, good governance bill that eliminates conflicting, unnecessary sections of code and restores the proper separation of powers between the legislative and judicial branches.”
House Bill 260 addresses conflicts between rules established by the Supreme Court and existing statutes. Under current practice, if the General Assembly does not disapprove proposed amendments related to court practice or procedure, any conflicting law in the revised code becomes void once those amendments take effect. The legislation seeks to reduce confusion, streamline state law, and reinforce constitutional separation of powers.
The bill will now move to the Senate for further consideration.
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