Ohio House of Representatives, Jason Stephens

The Columbus Dispatch, Who is Jason Stephens? The new Republican Speaker of the Ohio House

Jason lives in Kitts Hill. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics/finance and business management from Lipscomb University. He is married to his wife, Juli, and together they have 3 sons.

Jason is a co-owner of Stephens & Son Insurance of Chesapeake, Inc. 

Jason Stephens is a state representative in District 93. He was appointed in 2019 and has served 2 full terms. He is currently the Speaker of the House. He is the chair of the Legislative Service Commission Committee, the House Rules and Reference Committee, and the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee. He previously served as Lawrence County auditor and commissioner.

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Economy

Supports legislation addressing drug and human trafficking.

Advocates the construction of a new county jail in Jackson County.

- Supports legislation addressing drug and human trafficking.
- Advocates the construction of a new county jail in Jackson County.

Public Safety

Healthcare

As state representative, co-sponsored legislation banning transgender girls from playing on female sports teams at the high school and college level.

- As state representative, co-sponsored legislation banning transgender girls from playing on female sports teams at the high school and college level.

Education

Advocates maintaining coal as an energy source.

- Advocates maintaining coal as an energy source.

Energy & the Environment

Supports restrictions on absentee ballots and a photo ID requirement for Election Day voting.

- Supports restrictions on absentee ballots and a photo ID requirement for Election Day voting.

Voting & Elections

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Jason Stephens

Jason Stephens lives in Kitts Hill, Ohio, and attended Lipscomb University. He is a member of the Linnville Christian Church and has a family with his wife, Juli, and their three sons.

Jason Stephens is currently serving as a County Commissioner. He previously worked as a financial advisor.

Jason Stephens has served in the Ohio House of Representatives since 2019 and is currently the Speaker of the House. He previously served as Lawrence County Auditor.

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