Prior to his current term in the Ohio House, Representative Hottinger worked for the people of the 77th House District as well as the 31st Senate District. A life-long resident of Newark, he served on Newark City Council and was selected by his peers to serve as Newark’s President Pro Tempore. He remains active in several community organizations, including his assistance in forming the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Licking County.

Representative Hottinger has been recognized many times for his work in the Legislature. He is the recipient of numerous honors, such as the Outstanding Young Man of Licking County, the Kenneth J. Martin Award for excellence in contributions to political science, the Watchdog of the Treasury Award, Friend of Ohio’s Taxpayer, Guardian of Small Business, Friend of Community Colleges and the Ohio Society of CPAs Outstanding Legislator Award.

Representative Hottinger attended Newark High School and graduated from Capital University, where he majored in political science and public administration. Though he is extremely active in both the Legislature and his local community, Representative Hottinger still places priority in his family. He and his wife Cheri reside in Newark and are the proud parents of their daughters Savannah, Heather and Jayme.

Education

(1992) Capital University (Summa cum laude) with double majors in Political Science and Public Administration

Committees

Committee Name Position

Alternative Energy Member

Economic Development Member

Insurance Ranking Minority Member

State Controlling Board Member

Sponsored Bills

Primary Sponsor

HB 61 HB 72 HB 78 HB 109 HB 300

HB 326

Cosponsor

HB 5 HB 10 HB 24 HB 27 HB 50

HB 64 HB 66 HB 67 HB 75 HB 95

HB 102 HB 120 HB 142 HB 150 HB 165

HB 190 HB 230 HB 238 HB 244 HB 256

HB 276 HB 309 HB 311 HB 314 HB 321

HB 330 HB 337 HB 346 HB 366 HB 373

HB 383 HB 384 HB 388 HB 398 HB 414

HB 428 HB 454 HB 474 SB 73 SB 77

SB 79 SB 147 SB 155 SB 165

Honors/Awards

Kenneth J. Martin Outstanding Contribution to Political Science; 1992, The Outstanding Young Man of Licking County; Distinguished Service Award of Licking County; Watchdog of the Treasury; and "Taxpayers Friend"

Memberships/Affiliations

Responsibilities

A State Representative is an elected official whose job is to serve as a direct link between those Ohioans he or she was elected to represent and state government. In order to best fulfill this role, a representative responds to constituent concerns and works to provide solutions through legislative action. In order to best serve their constituents, a state representative attends meetings of their local civic, social and business groups in addition to responding to mail, email and telephone correspondence from constituents in their district.