Topics for the week of Nov. 9th, 2026 ELECTION WEEK:
Ohio Senate, House of Representatives
Please take time this week to call Ohio Senator Tim Schaffer, Representative Thadeus Claggett, Representative Kevin Miller, and Governor Dewine
Senator Tim Schaffer - (614) 466-8076
Representative Thaddeus Claggett - (614) 466-1482
Representative Kevin MIller - (614) 466-2500
OPPOSE PLANS BY THE LAME DUCK OHIO LEGISLATURE TO ASSUME EXECUTIVE POWERS
An influential conservative think tank, The Buckeye Institute, is pushing Ohio lawmakers to strip authority from administrative agencies and executive officials during the post-election lame-duck session. The proposed measures include shifting the Common Sense Initiative to the legislature (House Bill 1024), requiring legislative approval for agency rules with compliance costs over $100,000 (House Bill 11), and exerting more control over permanent emergency rules and the Department of Education and Workforce.
The progressive group Policy Matters Ohio strongly opposes these efforts, warning that the timing reveals a politically motivated attempt to hamstring the incoming governor. Critics argue that these extreme proposals bypass traditional administrative oversight purely to advance business interests, undermining the executive branch's ability to govern effectively.
Script
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [YOUR CITY].
I’m calling to express my strong opposition to The Buckeye Institute and conservative lawmakers' efforts to strip power and authority from administrative agencies and executive officials during the lame-duck session. I ask that [Senator Schaffer, Representative Claggett, Representative Miller] protect our state's checks and balances and reject these politically motivated attempts to hamstring the incoming governor and bypass traditional administrative oversight in favor of business interests. The voters of Ohio spoke loudly and clearly on November 3rd. You should listen.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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