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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>This email has the attachments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>On behalf of Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells and Representative Tom Young, I invite you to provide proponent testimony in support of <a href="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225" target="_blank" title="https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb225">House Bill 225</a>, which phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Hearing Details:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Committee: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Date: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Wednesday<b>,</b> May 14, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Time: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>11:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo4'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Location: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Room 018, Ohio Statehouse</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>If you are interested in testifying, either in person or via submitted written remarks, please see below on the steps to take:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Write your testimony. (Please use Rep. Jarrells's Testimony attached as an example)</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>It is important to address the chair, vice chair, & ranking member. Ex; "Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lear, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee."<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Fill out the Accessible Witness Information Form (Attached)</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo6'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>This form will ensure that any accommodations are met and your information is correct.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Submit Your Testimony</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l4 level2 lfo7'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>You will need to email the Committee Email at <b><a href="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov" target="_blank" title="mailto:OHRWorkforceandHigherEducationCommittee@ohiohouse.gov">OHRCommerceandLaborCommittee@ohiohouse.gov</a>.</b> Be sure to cc Rep. Jarrells' Legislative Aide at <a href="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov" target="_blank" title="mailto:Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov">Jersey.NaplerMcClendon@ohiohouse.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo8'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>In this email, you need to attach your testimony & the accessible witness information form.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol></ol><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#242424;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Wait for confirmation from their office that they received your testimony.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424;background:yellow'>Due to the committee being next week it is imperative that your testimony is submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing.</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Your voice and perspective would be incredibly valuable in demonstrating the broad support behind this meaningful and inclusive legislation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#242424'>Thank you for your continued advocacy, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing testimony</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>