The One Hundred Twenty-third Ohio General Assembly was the legislative body of the state of Ohio in 1999 and 2000. In this General Assembly, both the

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and the Ohio House of Representatives were controlled by the

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. In the Senate, there were 21 Republicans and 12 Democrats. In the House, there were 59 Republicans and 40 Democrats.

New Members of the Senate

Vacancies

*January 5, 1999: Representative Tom Johnson (R-96th) resigns to become a member of the Cabinet of Governor Bob Taft. *February 17, 1999: Representative Ross Boggs (D-5th) resigns. *May 30, 1999: Representative

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resigns. *June 30, 1999: Representative

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(R-95th) resigns. *August 9, 1999: Representative Ed Core (R-87th) died. *August 10, 1999: Representative

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(D-53rd) resigns to become Economic Development Director of Ottawa County. *September 14, 1999: Representative Sally Perz (D-52nd) resigns to take a position with the

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. *November 4, 1999: Representative E. J. Thomas (D-27th) resigns to take a job in the private sector. *November 4, 1999: Representative Joe Haines (R-74th) resigns to work in the Ohio Department of Agriculture. *December 31, 1999: Representative Johnnie Maier (D-56th) resigns to become Clerk of the Massillon Municipal Court. *August 15, 2000: Representative Bill Harris (R-93rd) resigns to take a seat in the

. *September 12, 2000: Representative David Robinson (R-27th) resigns.

Appointments

*January 5, 1999: Michael G. Verich is appointed to House District 66. *January 5, 1999:

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is appointed to House District 96. *February 17, 1999:

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is appointed to House District 5. *May 31, 1999;

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is appointed. *June 30, 1999: Jim Aslanides is appointed to House District 95. *September 8, 1999: Tony Core is appointed to House District 87. *September 8, 1999:

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is appointed to House District 53. *October 20, 1999: Jim Mettler appointed to House District 52. *December 8, 1999: David J. Robinson appointed to House District 27. *December 8, 1999:

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appointed to House District 74. *January 11, 2000: Mike Stevens appointed to House District 56. *September 12, 2000: Thom Collier is appointed to House District 93. *September 13, 2000: Jim Hughes is appointed to House District 27.

Senate

Leadership

Majority leadership

* President of the Senate:

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* President pro tempore of the Senate: Robert Cupp * Assistant pro tempore: Bruce E. Johnson * Whip:

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Minority leadership

* Leader:

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* Assistant Leader:

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* Whip:

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* Assistant Whip: Dan Brady

Members of the 123rd Ohio Senate

House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority leadership

* Speaker of the House: Jo Ann Davidson * President pro tempore of the Senate: Randy Gardner * Floor Leader: Pat Tiberi * Assistant Majority Floor Leader:

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* Majority Whip: Bill Harris * Assistant Majority Whip:

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Minority leadership

* Leader: Jack Ford * Assistant Leader: Barbara C. Pringle * Whip: Dan Metelsky * Assistant Whip: Charlie Wilson

Members of the 123rd Ohio House of Representatives

Appt.- Member was appointed to current House Seat

References

Ohio House of Representatives
official website
Project Vote Smart – State House of OhioMap of Ohio House Districts

Ohio District Maps 2002–2012Ohio House of Representatives: November 3, 1998
Ohio Secretary of State {{DEFAULTSORT:Ohio House Of Representatives 123 Ohio legislative sessions

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1999 in Ohio 2000 in Ohio de:Repräsentantenhaus von Ohio

New Members of the Senate

Vacancies

Appointments

Senate

Leadership

Majority leadership

Minority leadership

Members of the 123rd Ohio Senate

House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority leadership

Minority leadership

Members of the 123rd Ohio House of Representatives

See also

References