Legislative Information

The Top of the Rotunda at the State House

The Seal of the State of Ohio adorns the top of the Rotunda at the State House. It is said to have been placed there to remind the Senators and Representatives that the PEOPLE are always looking down upon them, that they shall always be honest and true and never forget why they are there or who they are there for. (More pictures are available in the photo section.)

The Ohio Statehouse is affectionately known as "the people's house" and is considered to be one of the best examples of Greek Revival Architecture in the United States. It is one of the oldest working capitol buildings in the country and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Click here to learn more about the history of the Statehouse.

Responsibilties of a State Representative

A State Representative is an elected official whose job is to serve as a direct link between those Ohioans he or she was elected to represent and state government. In order to best fulfill this role, a representative responds to constituent concerns and works to provide solutions through legislative action. In order to best serve their constituents, a state representative attends meetings of their local civic, social and business groups in addition to responding to mail, email and telephone correspondence from constituents in their district. *Quoted from Ohio House of Representatives website: http ://www.house.state.oh.us

Want to learn more? Use these links to learn more about the Ohio House of Representatives, How a bill becomes law, a lesson on government for kids, or to download the education packet.

Representative Martin serves on the Ohio Aerospace and Defense Advisory Council and the State Council On Educational Opportunities For Military Children as well as these Standing Committees of the Ohio House of Representatives:

Ranking Member

Sponsored Legislation

Primary-Sponsor

HB 203 HB 302 HB 315 HB 320 HB 411

HB 465

Co-Sponsor

HB 5 HB 24 HB 25 HB 27 HB 50