The One Hundred Twenty-first Ohio General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Ohio in 1995 and 1996. In this General Assembly, both the

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and the

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were controlled by the

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. In the Senate, there were 20 Republicans and 13 Democrats. In the House, there were 56 Republicans and 43 Democrats.

Major events

Vacancies

*January 3, 1995: Senator

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(R-20th) resigns to take a seat in the

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. *January 4, 1995: Representative Tim Greenwood (R-51st) resigns to take a seat in the

. *January 3, 1995: Senator

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(R-2nd) resigns to become Ohio Attorney General. *March 31, 1995: Senator Bob Nettle (D-28th) resigns. *June 30, 1995: Senator

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(R-4th) resigns. *July 11, 1995: Representative Scott Nein (R-58th) resigns to take a seat in the

. *October 5, 1995: Senator Tim Greenwood (R-2nd) resigns. *October 5, 1995: Representative

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(D-14th) resigns to take a seat on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. *December 31, 1995: Representative Madeline Cain (D-17th) resigns. *December 31, 1995: Representative

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(D-61st) resigns to become Mayor of

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. *March 31, 1996: Senator Cooper Snyder (R-14th) resigns. *April 15, 1996: Representative Doug White (R-88th) resigns to take a seat in the

Appointments

*January 3, 1995: James E. Carnes is appointed to the 20th Senatorial District due to the resignation of

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. *January 3, 1995: Tim Greenwood is appointed to the 2nd Senatorial District due to the resignation of

. *January 4, 1995: Lynn Olman is appointed to the 51st House District due to the resignation of Tim Greenwood. *March 29, 1995: Leigh Herington is appointed to the 28th Senatorial District due to the resignation of Bob Nettle. *July 11, 1995: Scott Nein is appointed to the 4th Senatorial District due to the resignation of

. *October 5, 1995: Steve Yarbrough is appointed to the 2nd Senatorial District due to the resignation of Tim Greenwood. *October 5, 1995: Gary Cates is appointed to the 58th House District due to the resignation of Scott Nein. *October 5, 1995: Ed Jerse is appointed to the 14th House District due to the resignation of Ron Suster. *January 6, 1996: Dan Brady is appointed to the 17th House District due to the resignation of Madeline Cain. *January 9, 1996: Dan Metelsky is appointed to the 61st House District due to the resignation of

*April 16, 1996: Doug White is appointed to the 14th Senatorial District due to the resignation of Cooper Snyder. *April 16, 1996: Dennis Stapleton is appointed to the 88th House District due to the resignation of Doug White.

Senate

Leadership

Majority leadership

* President of the Senate:

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* President pro tempore of the Senate:

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* Assistant pro tempore: Eugene J. Watts * Whip:

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Minority leadership

* Leader:

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* Assistant Leader: Ben Espy * Whip: Linda J. Furney * Assistant Whip: Bob Nettle

Members of the 121st Ohio Senate

House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority leadership

* Speaker of the House: Jo Ann Davidson * President pro tempore of the House:

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* Floor Leader: Randy Gardner * Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Scott Nein * Majority Whip: Bob Corbin * Assistant Majority Whip: Jim Buchy

Minority leadership

* Leader: Patrick Sweeney * Assistant Leader: Jane Campbell * Whip: Otto Beatty Jr. * Assistant Whip: Ronald Gerberry

Members of the 121st Ohio House of Representatives

Appt.- Member was appointed to current House Seat

References

Ohio House of Representatives
official website
Project Vote Smart – State House of OhioMap of Ohio House Districts

Ohio District Maps 2002–20122006 election results from Ohio Secretary of State
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ohio House Of Representatives 121 Ohio legislative sessions

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1995 in Ohio 1996 in Ohio de:Repräsentantenhaus von Ohio

Major events

Vacancies

Appointments

Senate

Leadership

Majority leadership

Minority leadership

Members of the 121st Ohio Senate

House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority leadership

Minority leadership

Members of the 121st Ohio House of Representatives

See also

References