Beth graduated from Olentangy High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. She has a husband, Jeff, and they live in Galena, Ohio, and attend Delaware Bible Church. They have two children and two grandchildren.

Beth is a veteran of the Ohio Air National Guard. She worked as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio House.

Beth Lear currently serves in the Ohio House of Representatives after being elected in 2023. She is running for reelection for her second term.

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As a state representative, Beth co-sponsored HB 187 to reduce property taxes for all Ohio families.

As a state representative, co-sponsored HB 187 to reduce property taxes for all Ohio families.

- As a state representative, co-sponsored HB 187 to reduce property taxes for all Ohio families.

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Plans to regulate marijuana and keep it away from schools and children.

Plans to prohibit "illegal immigrants from receiving state benefits."

- Plans to regulate marijuana and keep it away from schools and children.
- Plans to prohibit "illegal immigrants from receiving state benefits."
- Opposes gun control legislation.

Public Safety

Jointly authored HB 236 to prevent patient isolation in medical facilities, including during health emergencies.

- Jointly authored HB 236 to prevent patient isolation in medical facilities, including during health emergencies.
- Opposes abortion.

Healthcare

Believes in advocating for "traditional values" in school curriculums and policies.

Jointly authored HB 183 to prohibit boys and girls from sharing school bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight rooms and beds.

Plans to "focus classrooms on reading, writing and arithmetic — not liberal indoctrination."

- Believes in advocating for "traditional values" in school curriculums and policies.
- Jointly authored HB 183 to prohibit boys and girls from sharing school bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight rooms and beds.
- Plans to "focus classrooms on reading, writing and arithmetic — not liberal indoctrination."

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As of August 7, 2024, Beth Lear’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Beth Lear

As a state representative, voted against the "biggest spending bill in Ohio history."

- As a state representative, Beth co-sponsored HB 187 to reduce property taxes for all Ohio families.
- As a state representative, voted against the "biggest spending bill in Ohio history."

Believes in advocating for strong public safety measures.

- Plans to regulate marijuana and keep it away from schools and children.
- Plans to prohibit "illegal immigrants from receiving state benefits."

- Jointly authored HB 236 to prevent patient isolation in medical facilities, including during health emergencies.

Believes in advocating for children's needs.

Has 15 years of experience as an education policy expert advocating for improved school systems.

Believes in sustainable energy practices and environmental conservation, as demonstrated by prior appointment to Delaware County Port Authority.

Believes in adhering to redistricted maps as determined by Supreme Court rulings.

- Believes in adhering to redistricted maps as determined by Supreme Court rulings.

Beth Lear is a longtime resident of Delaware County and an Olentangy graduate. She has been married to Jeff for 31 years, and they have two children and two grandchildren. They attend Delaware Bible Church.

Beth Lear is a former board member of the Delaware County Library and Relationships Under Construction. She has 15 years of experience as an education policy expert. She also served on the Delaware County Port Authority.

Beth Lear is a current member of the Ohio House of Representatives and has a prior appointment to the Delaware County Port Authority.

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