Bill Reineke (Senate District 26)

Biography

Bill Reineke is a Republican politician representing Ohio's 26th Senate District, encompassing Union, Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wyandot counties. He was born on October 9, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio. A 41-year resident of Tiffin, Reineke is a business partner in Reineke Family Dealerships, a three-generation family business that has grown to include 10 dealerships and over 400 full and part-time employees. He is the proud father of two daughters and grandfather of William and Scarlette.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Reineke attended Morehead State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

• Political Experience:

  • Ohio House of Representatives: Served three terms from 2015 to 2020, representing the 88th District.
  • Ohio Senate: Elected in 2020 to represent the 26th District.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Legislative Leadership: Appointed as President Pro Tempore of the Ohio Senate for the 136th General Assembly, effective January 6, 2025.

• Committee Leadership:

  • Chair: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.
  • Vice Chair: Transportation Committee.
  • Member: Workforce and Higher Education Committee, Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee, and Finance Committee.

• Policy Initiatives:

  • Co-sponsored Ohio Senate Bill 23, known as the "Heartbeat Bill," which bans most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
  • Advocated for increased oversight of the Sunny Farms Landfill in Fostoria, leading to enhanced monitoring by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

• Community Engagement: Collaborated with local organizations such as the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, Tiffin Seneca Economic Partnership, Tiffin Tomorrow, and Tiffin Rotary Club to support economic development and community initiatives.