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State Representative, 33rd District
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Veronica SimsOfficial portrait — Ohio House

Veronica Sims

Candidate for State Representative, 33rd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Akron

State representative for District 33 and a lifelong Akron resident. She previously served on the Akron Public Schools board, Akron City Council and Summit County Council.

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Photo: Official portrait — Ohio House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored HB 903 on a partially refundable earned income credit.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 903 (136th General Assembly), titled "Make the earned income tax credit partially refundable". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Veronica R. Sims — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 903 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Make the earned income tax credit partially refundable”
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Education

  • Sponsored HB 875 on for-profit community school operators.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 875 (136th General Assembly), titled "Prohibit for-profit operators of community schools". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Veronica R. Sims — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 875 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Prohibit for-profit operators of community schools”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored HB 828 regulating automated hiring decision tools.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 828 (136th General Assembly), titled "Regards use of automated employment decision tools". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Veronica R. Sims — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 828 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Regards use of automated employment decision tools”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored creating a Healthy Aging Task Force.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 906 (136th General Assembly), titled "Establish the Healthy Aging Task Force". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Veronica R. Sims — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 906 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Establish the Healthy Aging Task Force”
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  • Sponsored a mental health systems and crisis prevention commission.In office

    A primary sponsor of House Bill 870 (136th General Assembly), titled "Enact Mental Health Systems Coord., Crisis Prevention Comm. Act". Status on the Ohio House site: As Introduced.

    Veronica R. Sims — Legislation, Ohio House of Representatives

    Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · Primary Sponsored Bills: H. B. No. 870 · ohiohouse.gov

    “Enact Mental Health Systems Coord., Crisis Prevention Comm. Act”
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