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Jim Thomas

Jim Thomas

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State Representative

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Office
State Representative
State
Ohio
Jurisdiction
49
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

State Representative Jim Thomas is currently serving his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 49th House District, which includes the City of Canton, most of Jackson Township, and a small part of Plain Township in Stark County. Representative Thomas was a joint-sponsor of the Higher Education Return on Investment Act, which became effective in October 2024. As loan documents provide a summary page for a home loan, state universities now provide a financial summary page to students and families prior to enrollment. This legislation provides Ohio institutions with a marketing tool showing the value added by their degrees. The Representative also sponsored HB 105, which limits the late filing penalty for municipal income tax payments and reduces late return notices from tax authorities. This legislation was included in the operating budget for fiscal years 2024-2025. Previously, Representative Thomas served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Jackson Township from 2020-2022. For twelve years, Representative Thomas has served as President of JT Linwood Company, LLC. He is a licensed attorney, earning a law degree from Case Western Reserve…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
7 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
3 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

10/11 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 10 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Jim Thomas holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • Voted yes on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-10source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-10source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-11-20source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-11-20source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-11-18source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-11-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-10-29source
    Verified
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