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Despite opposition from the Ohio Chamber, a House committee approved a bill this week that requires employers to grant unpaid leaves of absence for activities related to domestic violence or stalking. 
NATIONAL HEALTH REFORM INCHES CLOSER TO COMPLETION
Health care reform has been dominating the headlines for several months. The recent release of the Senate Finance Committee proposal has only added more uncertainty about what will be included in the final health care reform package. 
UPDATE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION PROPOSED
Two companion bills are being heard in the state legislature that would update the way incumbent telephone companies are regulated. 
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Wednesday, October 14
9:30 a.m.
Ohio Chamber Headquarters
Ohio Chamber Tax Committee
Thursday, November 5
10:00 a.m.
Ohio Chamber Headquarters
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Energy
HB 7 BUILDING STANDARDS
HB 87 OHIO ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER
Environment
SB 131 STATE PURCHASING OF BIOPRODUCTS
SB 165 OIL AND GAS DRILLING
Health Care
HB 122 PHYSICIAN DESIGNATIONS BY INSURERS
Legal & Business Regulation
SB 162 TELEPHONE REGULATION
HB 276 TELEPHONE REGULATION
HB 300 REGULATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Public Affairs
SB 8 ABSENTEE VOTING CHANGES
SB 170 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 260 ELECTION LAW CHANGES
Small Business
HB 230 COMMON SENSE REGULATION ACT
Taxation & Economic Development
HB 283 BIOSCIENCE TRAINING GRANTS
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