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State Representative, 37th District
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Tom YoungOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Tom Young

Candidate for State Representative, 37th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Washington Township
Campaign website
youngforohio.com

State representative for House District 37, serving a third term and chair of the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee. He is a former Wright State University trustee.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored the Ohio Capital Gains Tax Repeal Act (HB 617).In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 617 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Ohio Capital Gains Tax Repeal Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Tom Young — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 617 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Enact the Ohio Capital Gains Tax Repeal Act”
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Education

  • Sponsored the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (HB 6).In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 6 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Tom Young — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 6 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored phasing out subminimum wage for disabled workers.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 225 (136th General Assembly), titled "Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Tom Young — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 225 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored the Child Protection Reform Act (HB 635).In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 635 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact the Child Protection Reform Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee.

    Tom Young — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 635 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Enact the Child Protection Reform Act”
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Government & transparency

  • Supported legislation targeting Medicaid fraud.

    Tom Young for State Representative

    Campaign website · OHROC · Combatting Waste, Fraud & Abuse · youngforohio.com

    “helped pass legislation that would help root out waste, fraud, and abuse in taxpayer funded programs”
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