A look at recent actions in the Ohio General Assembly and how lawmakers representing the area voted.

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House Bill 21: Specifies that a “health care sharing ministry” is generally exempt from Ohio insurance laws and allows a state income tax deduction for members of such ministries. If an institution of higher education requires that students obtain health care coverage, the bill provides that membership in a health care sharing ministry meets the requirement (goes to Senate).

Sponsor: Rep. Angela King (R., Celina).

Vote: Passed on Wednesday, 65-31.

Northwest Ohio representatives: Elgin Rogers (D., Toledo), no; Michele Grim (D., Toledo), no; Erika White (D., Springfield Township), no; Josh Williams (R., Sylvania Township), yes; Haraz Ghanbari (R., Perrysburg), yes; Jim Hoops (

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