'Creating more uncertainty regarding public health and employee safety is the last thing we need as we work to restore consumer confidence in Ohio's economy,' DeWine said.
Ohio lawmakers moved Wednesday to place limitations on any future orders issued by the director of Ohio's Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, by placing an amendment onto an Ohio Senate bill.
According to the amendment, all"orders issued by the Director of Health on or after April 29, 2020, cease to be effective 14 days after the bill takes effect" unless a committee approves the measures by a majority vote.Republican House Speaker Larry Householder said Wednesday that the move was not personally motivated, but rather"about 14 days in an emergency and having some type of legislative oversight so everyone gets to participate and understand what's going on.
Republicans moved to limit the emergency powers of Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Amy Acton on Wednesday. Acton has been the subject of protests around the state.reached out to the Ohio Department of Health for comment. This story will be updated with any response.
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