{{Short description|American politician (born 1953)}} {{for-multi|the Northern Irish politician|Thomas Patton|the baseball player|Tom Patton (baseball)}} {{Use American English|date=October 2017}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2017}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Tom Patton | image = Tom Patton - Ohio Senate 130th General Assemby 2013-2014 - DPLA - 4dd33bcc8c6b71853ab731d33616f568 (page 8) (cropped).jpg | state_senate = Ohio | district = 24th | term_start = January 1, 2025 | term_end = | preceded = Matt Dolan | succeeded = | term_start1 = November 18, 2008 | term_end1 = December 31, 2016 | preceded1 = Robert Spada | succeeded1 = Matt Dolan | office2 = Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | constituency2 = 17th district | term_start2 = January 1, 2023 | term_end2 = December 31, 2024 | preceded2 = Adam Miller | succeeded2 = Mike Dovilla | constituency3 = 7th district | term_start3 = January 1, 2017 | term_end3 = December 31, 2022 | preceded3 = Mike Dovilla | succeeded3 = Allison Russo | constituency4 = 18th district | term_start4 = January 1, 2003 | term_end4 = November 18, 2008 | preceded4 = Erin Sullivan | succeeded4 = Matt Patten | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|11|03}} | birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | death_date = | party = Republican | alma_mater = Cleveland State University | profession = Legislator }} '''Thomas F. Patton''' (born November 3, 1953) is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 24th District since 2025.
Tom’s time as a legislator began when he was elected as a Representative to Ohio's 18th House District from 2003 to 2008. He remained in the lower house throughout the 125th, 126th, and 127th Ohio General Assemblies. After his time in the lower chamber, Tom Patton was next elected to the Ohio State Senate, serving from 2008 to 2016. Patton assumed this Senatorial position two months earlier than normal due to the resignation of then incumbent Robert Spada shortly after the election. As a State Senator he represented Ohio's 24th Senatorial District for the 128th, 129th, 130th, and 131st Ohio General Assemblies. During the 130th and 131st Ohio General Assemblies Tom Patton served as the Senate Majority Leader. Patton then returned to the Ohio House of Representatives, serving from 2017 onwards. He was elected to represent Ohio's 7th House District for the 132nd, 133rd, and 134th Ohio General Assemblies. During the 132nd Ohio General Assembly Tom Patton served as the House Majority Whip.
==About== Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Patton serves on the Incarnate Word Academy and Holy Name High School endowment boards, is a Cleveland Police Historical Society trustee, and has been a longstanding Strongsville Chamber of Commerce member. Tom Patton is also a member the Knights of Columbus, the Cleveland Police Historical Society, the AFL-CIO and serves as president of the Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 756. He is also a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
A widower, he raised his family of five daughters and one son in Strongsville and has ten grandchildren. The 7th House District encompasses portions of Cuyahoga County and includes his hometown of Strongsville.
==Notable Bills Passed== === [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_125/legislation/hb1/supporting_documents/an_125_hb1en/pdf/ House Bill 1] === 125th Ohio General Assembly – 2003**<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=House Bill 1 {{!}} 125th General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/125/hb1 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The legislation established the Research and Development Loan Fund Program, authorizing the Director of Development to manage it and provide loans for eligible research and development projects, with an appropriation of $50 million for fiscal year 2004 and $55 million for 2005. The program also allowed the Treasurer of State to issue obligations to fund these projects while mirroring administrative procedures of other existing programs. Loans can cover up to 75% of project costs, requiring repayment security and allowing the Director to partner with businesses and agencies to promote projects in Ohio. Additionally, it created the Ohio Research Commercialization Grant Program to support small tech companies linked to federal funding, and policy guidelines are set for these grants. The bill also revised technology investment tax credits, increasing eligibility thresholds and total investment limits, while expanding benefits for investments in EDGE-certified businesses. It enhanced the Innovation Ohio Loan Fund and job retention tax credits, including provisions tailored for call center operations. <nowiki>*</nowiki>Citation "<ref name=":0" />" currently refers to Kevin DeWine as the primary sponsor. At the time of writing this the authorities of the Ohio Legislature are working to correct the record to properly reflect the actual sponsor of the bill*
=== [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_127/legislation/hb602/supporting_documents/an_127_hb602in/pdf/ House Bill 602] === 127th Ohio General Assembly – 2009<ref>{{Cite web |title=House Bill 602 {{!}} 127th General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/127/hb602 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The legislation now allows counties to establish County Land Reutilization Corporations (CLRCs) as nonprofit entities to manage and rehabilitate various types of vacant or distressed properties. The CLRC board will include the county treasurer and two members from the county commissioners, and the corporations are exempt from certain public records laws and competitive bidding procedures. CLRCs will have extensive powers to borrow funds, issue bonds, manage real estate, enter contracts, and conduct nuisance abatement, among other activities. They may act on behalf of local governments to repair hazardous buildings and can acquire tax-delinquent properties, relieving them from certain tax liabilities. The legislation simplified foreclosure processes for CLRCs and allowed them to retain proceeds from the sale of foreclosed properties. Additionally, tax certificates can now be transferred more flexibly, encouraging quicker resolution of tax debts, and port authorities are also authorized to obtain tax-delinquent properties under similar terms.
=== [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_128/legislation/sb9/supporting_documents/an_128_sb9ps/pdf/ Senate Bill 9] === 128th Ohio General Assembly – 2009<ref>{{Cite web |title=Senate Bill 9 {{!}} 128th General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/128/sb9 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* This bill outlined a nonrefundable, transferable income tax credit aimed at individuals and pass-through entity owners who invest in qualifying motion picture productions certified by the Director of Development before 2014. The credit is set at 25% of investments exceeding $300,000, adjusted according to the percentage of total production costs allocated to Ohio. There is a cap on the total amount of credit certificates issued, limited to $100 million annually and $25 million per production. An independent audit of the production expenditures is mandated to confirm the Ohio spending. The Director of Development has the authority to reject any expenditures certified as Ohio-related by the auditor. Additionally, production companies or their affiliates must repay the state for any excess credits that were allowed and claimed.
=== [https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=6297 Senate Bill 27] === 131st Ohio General Assembly – 2017<ref>{{Cite web |title=Senate Bill 27 {{!}} 131st General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/131/sb27 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The "Michael Louis Palumbo, Jr. Act" is a legislative measure aimed at supporting firefighters who develop cancer as a result of their duties. Under the act, such firefighters will be presumed to have incurred their cancer while performing official duties, which streamlines the process for accessing workers' compensation and benefits from the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F). There are specified circumstances under which this presumption can be challenged or rebutted. Additionally, the act mandates that the Administrator of Workers' Compensation compile a report on the incidence of presumed cancer claims that arise under its provisions. Overall, the legislation seeks to provide greater protections and support for firefighters facing cancer-related disabilities. This act honors the contributions of firefighters while addressing health risks associated with their profession.
=== [https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=15452 House Bill 308] === 133rd Ohio General Assembly – 2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=House Bill 308 {{!}} 133rd General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/133/hb308 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The bill established the State Post-Traumatic Stress Fund within the state treasury, with the Director of Budget and Management appointed as the fund’s trustee. The fund is intended to provide lost wage compensation, medical benefits, and cover administrative costs for public safety officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that does not involve a concurrent physical injury linked to their job. Importantly, the bill states that no payments will be made from the fund, and no claims can be filed against the state under this act. It also protected public safety officers from any punitive actions from employers if they file a claim or participate in related proceedings concerning the fund's benefits. Additionally, the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund is tasked with collaborating with designated entities to prepare an actuarial valuation and report addressing the fund's financial and operational requirements for claim payments. Overall, the bill aims to support public safety officers dealing with PTSD while ensuring their job security during the claims process.
==Other Bills (Current/Not Passed)==
=== [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_127/legislation/hb107/supporting_documents/an_127_hb107in/pdf/ House Bill 107] === 127th Ohio General Assembly – 2007<ref>{{Cite web |title=House Bill 107 {{!}} 127th General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/127/hb107 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The congressional bill proposed a property tax reduction specifically for homeowners aged 65 or older, contingent upon their incomes not exceeding defined limits. This reduction aimed to prevent future increases in property taxes for eligible senior citizens. Homeowners who qualify for both the Homestead Exemption and the tax reduction must choose one benefit to utilize. To support local governments and school districts affected by the reduced tax revenue, the bill mandates state reimbursement for the tax reduction. The provisions of the bill will impact property taxes payable starting in the year 2007 and onward. Overall, the legislation sought to alleviate the financial burden of property taxes on senior homeowners.
=== [https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=22215 House Bill 416] === 135th Ohio General Assembly – 2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=House Bill 416 Documents {{!}} 135th General Assembly {{!}} Ohio Legislature |url=https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb416/documents |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.legislature.ohio.gov}}</ref>
* The proposed bill establishes a "traffic camera dealer license" in Ohio, mandating that anyone involved in the sale, rental, installation, or maintenance of traffic law photo-monitoring devices must acquire this license. The Division of Industrial Compliance within the Department of Commerce will oversee the application process and set disqualification parameters, with licenses available for annual renewal. A licensing fee of $100,000 is required, and licensees must submit an annual certificate confirming their traffic cameras' operational accuracy, while the Department of Public Safety will conduct monthly calibrations of each camera—charging a $5,000 fee for each test. Additionally, licensees must notify ticket recipients about the appeals process within 48 hours of a ticket being mailed. Non-compliance with licensing requirements can result in a first-degree misdemeanor, with fines of $1,000 per day for violations. The bill also introduces an 8% tax on the gross receipts of traffic camera dealers, with proceeds directed towards funding PTSD services for public safety officers.
=== [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_135/legislation/hb655/00_IN/pdf/ House Bill 655] === 135th Ohio General Assembly – 2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=House Bill 655 {{!}} 135th General Assembly |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/135/hb655 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref>
* [This bill largely is a rehash of the [https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_127/legislation/hb107/supporting_documents/an_127_hb107in/pdf/ House Bill 107] (above) please visit the links associated with this bill above this description.]
==Ohio House of Representatives== With newly drawn district lines following redistricting in 2002, Patton was one of five Republicans who sought to succeed incumbent Erin Sullivan. To take the nomination, Patton received 42.33% of the vote.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2002Results/prohrep.aspx 2002 primary election results] (May 4, 2002)</ref> He went on to defeat Democrat Susan Adams in the general election with 52.4% of the vote.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2002Results/ohrep.aspx 2002 general election results] (2002-11-04)</ref> In his first reelection bid, Patton defeated Democrat Bobby Bland with 66.59% of the vote to take a second term.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2004ElectionsResults/04-1102OHReps.aspx 2004 general election results] (2004-11-02)</ref> For his third term in House, Patton faced John Celebrezze in 2006 and won with 58.53% of the electorate.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx 2006 general election results] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627172608/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx|date=June 27, 2011}} (2006-11-07)</ref>
Term-limited in the Senate in 2016, Patton succeeded in convincing Representative Mike Dovilla to run for his Senate seat, allowing for Patton to return to the House.<ref> {{cite web | title = Senate Majority Leader Tom Patton to run for Ohio House | date = November 10, 2015 | url = http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/11/senate_majority_leader_tom_pat.html | access-date = January 16, 2017 }} </ref> Opposed in the Republican primary, Patton handily defeated Jennifer M. Herold, 79% to 21%. Dovilla lost the Republican primary for Patton's Senate seat to Matt Dolan.<ref> {{cite web | title = Tom Patton leading in Republican primary for Ohio House District 7 | date = March 16, 2016 | url = http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/03/tom_patton_xxxxx_primary_for_o.html | access-date = January 16, 2017 }} </ref>
Patton was unopposed in the general election, winning a seat that on paper is one of the most competitive in the state. He was sworn in for his fourth non-consecutive term in the House on January 3, 2017.<ref> {{cite web | title = Endorsing Matt Dolan for Ohio Senate 24th District: endorsement editorial | date = October 20, 2016 | url = http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/endorsing_matt_dolan_for_ohio.html | access-date = January 16, 2017 }} </ref>
=== Committee Memberships === 135th Ohio General Assembly 2023–2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=Representative Thomas F. Patton - District 17 |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/members/thomas-f-patton |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref>
* Finance Subcommittee on Transportation, ''Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Finance Subcommittee on Transportation |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance-subcommittee-on-transportation |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> * Conference Committee on H.B. 23<ref>{{Cite web |title=Conference Committee on H.B. 23 |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/conference-committee-on-hb-23 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> * Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |title=Finance Committee |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> * Insurance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |title=Insurance Committee |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/insurance |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> * Pensions Committee<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pensions Committee |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/pensions |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |title=Public Utilities Committee |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}</ref>
134th Ohio General Assembly 2021-2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Representative Thomas F. Patton - District 7 {{!}} Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/thomas-f-patton |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705211318/https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/thomas-f-patton |archive-date=July 5, 2022 }}</ref>
* Finance Subcommittee on Transportation, ''Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-10 |title=Finance Subcommittee on Transportation {{!}} Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance-subcommittee-on-transportation |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110124525/https://www.ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance-subcommittee-on-transportation |archive-date=November 10, 2022 }}</ref> * Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-06 |title=Finance Committee {{!}} Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006231834/https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/finance |archive-date=October 6, 2022 }}</ref> * Insurance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-01 |title=Insurance Committee {{!}} Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/insurance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201235532/https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/insurance |archive-date=December 1, 2022 }}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-10 |title=Public Utilities Committee {{!}} Ohio House of Representatives |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/committees/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110124525/https://www.ohiohouse.gov/committees/public-utilities |archive-date=November 10, 2022 }}</ref>
133rd Ohio General Assembly 2019-2020<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-05 |title=Representative Thomas F. Patton (R) - District 7 {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105232903/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton |archive-date=November 5, 2019 }}</ref>
* Civil Justice Committee, ''Vice chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-30 |title=Civil Justice Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/civil-justice |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030093144/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/civil-justice |archive-date=October 30, 2019 }}</ref> * Commerce, Labor, and Technology Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-09 |title=Commerce and Labor Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/commerce-and-labor |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009063738/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/commerce-and-labor |archive-date=October 9, 2019 }}</ref> * Insurance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-09 |title=Insurance Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/insurance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009063910/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/insurance |archive-date=October 9, 2019 }}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-09 |title=Public Utilities Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009063940/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/public-utilities |archive-date=October 9, 2019 }}</ref> * Transportation and Public Safety Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-09 |title=Transportation and Public Safety Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/transportation-and-public-safety |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009063954/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/transportation-and-public-safety |archive-date=October 9, 2019 }}</ref>
132nd Ohio General Assembly 2017-2018<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-27 |title=Representative Thomas F. Patton (R) - District 7 {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027164704/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton |archive-date=October 27, 2018 }}</ref> *Aging and Long Term Care Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-29 |title=Aging and Long Term Care Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/aging-and-long-term-care |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029054157/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/aging-and-long-term-care |archive-date=October 29, 2018 }}</ref> *Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-29 |title=Finance Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/finance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029083336/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/finance |archive-date=October 29, 2018 }}</ref> *Finance Subcommittee on Transportation<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-30 |title=Finance Subcommittee on Transportation {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/finance-subcommittee-on-transportation |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030153533/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/finance-subcommittee-on-transportation |archive-date=October 30, 2018 }}</ref> *Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-29 |title=Public Utilities Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029110931/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/public-utilities |archive-date=October 29, 2018 }}</ref> *Rules and Reference Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-30 |title=Rules and Reference Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/rules-and-reference |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030112416/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/rules-and-reference |archive-date=October 30, 2018 }}</ref> *Transportation and Public Safety Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-28 |title=Transportation and Public Safety Committee {{!}} The Ohio House of Representatives |url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/transportation-and-public-safety |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028100426/http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/transportation-and-public-safety |archive-date=October 28, 2018 }}</ref> 127th Ohio General Assembly 2007-2008<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-09-04 |title=Ohio House Committees by Member's Name |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaycommittees&Itemid=98 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080904084301/http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaycommittees&Itemid=98 |archive-date=September 4, 2008 }}</ref>
* Transportation and Justice Subcommittee, ''Chair'' * Education Committee * Finance and Appropriations Committee * Financial Institutions, Real Estate, and Securities Committee * Ways and Means Committee
126th Ohio General Assembly 2005-2006<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-26 |title=Your Representative |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=18 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060826012605/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=18 |archive-date=August 26, 2006 }}</ref>
* Transportation and Justice Subcommittee, ''Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-25 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=14 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060825141909/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=14 |archive-date=August 25, 2006 }}</ref> * Finance and Appropriations Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-22 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=9 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822094755/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=9 |archive-date=August 22, 2006 }}</ref> * Financial Institutions, Real Estate, and Securities<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-24 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=15 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060824145242/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=15 |archive-date=August 24, 2006 }}</ref> * Insurance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-24 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=20 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060824175140/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=20 |archive-date=August 24, 2006 }}</ref> * State Government Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-08-24 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=26 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060824145230/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=26 |archive-date=August 24, 2006 }}</ref>
125th Ohio General Assembly 2003-2004<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-22 |title=Your Representative |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=18 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040422123451/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/MemberDetails.jsp?DISTRICT=18 |archive-date=April 22, 2004 }}</ref>
* Transportation and Justice Subcommittee, ''Vice Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-22 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=57 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040422111221/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=57 |archive-date=April 22, 2004 }}</ref> * Banking, Pensions, and Securities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-14 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=80 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040414064038/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=80 |archive-date=April 14, 2004 }}</ref> * Finance and Appropriations Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-01 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=15 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401231509/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=15 |archive-date=April 1, 2004 }}</ref> * Insurance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-21 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=20 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040421234811/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=20 |archive-date=April 21, 2004 }}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-22 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=23 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040422003900/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=23 |archive-date=April 22, 2004 }}</ref> * Rules and Reference Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-22 |title=Committees |url=http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=24 |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040422105211/http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Committee.jsp?ID=24 |archive-date=April 22, 2004 }}</ref>
==Ohio Senate== When incumbent Bob Spada was unable to run for another term in the Ohio Senate in 2008, Patton decided to give up a fourth term in the House to run for the seat. Unopposed in the primary, Patton went on to defeat Democrat Gary Kucinich, brother of Dennis Kucinich, in the general election with 68.39% of the vote.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohSenate_110408.aspx 2008 general election results] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228101820/http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2008ElectionResults/ohSenate_110408.aspx|date=February 28, 2011}} (2008-11-04)</ref> Spada resigned his seat two months prior to the end of his term in order to take an appointment from Governor Ted Strickland. Subsequently, Senate Republicans decided to seat Patton early, in order for the Senate to have adequate representation throughout the important lame duck session. He was seated in the Senate on November 18, 2008. In 2012, Patton ran successfully for a second term, defeating Democrat Jennifer Brady with 59.16% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |title=Homepage - Ohio Secretary of State |url=http://www2.sos.state.oh.us/pls/enrpublic/f?p=212:17:1619888371307304::NO::P17_OTC:SE |access-date=October 25, 2017 |website=www2.SOS.State.oh.us}}</ref>
Patton was elected to a new term representing the 24th district in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 Ohio General Elections Results - State Senate District 24 |url=https://www.dispatch.com/elections/results/2024-11-05/race/36103/ohio |access-date=January 30, 2025|website=www.dispatch.com}}</ref>
=== Committee Memberships === 131st Ohio General Assembly 2015-2016<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-10 |title=Senator Tom Patton (R) - District 24 {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://ohiosenate.gov/patton |access-date=2024-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210174453/http://ohiosenate.gov/patton |archive-date=December 10, 2015 }}</ref>
* Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee'', Vice Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Transportation, Commerce And Labor Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/transportation-commerce-and-labor |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034710/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/transportation-commerce-and-labor |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Energy and Natural Resources Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Energy And Natural Resources Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/energy-and-natural-resources |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034550/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/energy-and-natural-resources |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Finance Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034554/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Finance – Corrections Subcommittee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Finance - Corrections Subcommittee Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance-corrections-subcommittee |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034559/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance-corrections-subcommittee |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Government Oversight and Reform Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Government Oversight And Reform Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/government-oversight-and-reform |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034630/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/government-oversight-and-reform |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Public Utilities Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034655/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-utilities |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref> * Rules and Reference Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Rules And Reference Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/rules-and-reference |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207034704/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/rules-and-reference |archive-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref>
130th Ohio General Assembly 2013-2014<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-10-19 |title=Senator Tom Patton (R) - District 24 {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/patton |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019013445/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/patton |archive-date=October 19, 2013 }}</ref>
* Transportation Committee, ''Vice Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-01 |title=Transportation Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/transportation |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101223636/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/transportation |archive-date=November 1, 2013 }}</ref> * Energy and Natural Resources Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-22 |title=Energy And Natural Resources Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/energy-and-natural-resources |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222121755/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/energy-and-natural-resources |archive-date=December 22, 2013 }}</ref> * Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-01 |title=Finance Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101062215/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/finance |archive-date=November 1, 2013 }}</ref> * Public Safety, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-01 |title=Public Safety, Local Government And Veterans Affairs Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-safety-local-government-and-veterans-affairs |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101174853/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-safety-local-government-and-veterans-affairs |archive-date=November 1, 2013 }}</ref> * Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-02 |title=Public Utilities Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-utilities |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102050745/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/public-utilities |archive-date=November 2, 2013 }}</ref> * Reference Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-02 |title=Reference Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/reference |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102164901/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/reference |archive-date=November 2, 2013 }}</ref> * Rules Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-11-01 |title=Rules Committee {{!}} The Ohio Senate |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/rules |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101174843/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committee/rules |archive-date=November 1, 2013 }}</ref> 129th Ohio General Assembly 2011-2012<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-21 |title=Senator Tom Patton (R) - District 24 |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/tom-patton.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721062446/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/tom-patton.html |archive-date=July 21, 2011 }}</ref>
* Highways and Transportation Committee, ''Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-01 |title=Ohio Senate Highways and Transportation Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/highways-and-transportation.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701222752/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/highways-and-transportation.html |archive-date=July 1, 2011 }}</ref> * Energy and Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-01 |title=Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/energy-and-public-utilities.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701202059/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/energy-and-public-utilities.html |archive-date=July 1, 2011 }}</ref> * Finance Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-09-17 |title=Ohio Senate Finance Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/finance.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917080714/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/finance.html |archive-date=September 17, 2011 }}</ref> * Rules and Reference Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-26 |title=Ohio Senate Rules and Reference Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/rules-and-reference.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626123544/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/rules-and-reference.html |archive-date=June 26, 2012 }}</ref> * Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-01 |title=Ohio Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/ways-and-means-and-economic-development.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701202304/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/ways-and-means-and-economic-development.html |archive-date=July 1, 2011 }}</ref>
128th Ohio General Assembly 2009-2010<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-27 |title=Senator Tom Patton (R) - District 24 |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/tom-patton.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227083537/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/tom-patton.html |archive-date=February 27, 2010 }}</ref>
* Highways and Transportation Committee, ''Chair''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-24 |title=Ohio Senate Highways and Transportation Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/highways-and-transportation.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224024038/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/highways-and-transportation.html |archive-date=February 24, 2010 }}</ref> * Energy and Public Utilities Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-24 |title=Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/energy-and-public-utilities.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224024027/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/energy-and-public-utilities.html |archive-date=February 24, 2010 }}</ref> * Finance and Financial Institutions Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-03 |title=Ohio Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/finance-and-financial-institutions.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100203140022/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/finance-and-financial-institutions.html |archive-date=February 3, 2010 }}</ref> * Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-24 |title=Ohio Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee |url=http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/ways-and-means-and-economic-development.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100224024358/http://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/standing/detail/ways-and-means-and-economic-development.html |archive-date=February 24, 2010 }}</ref>
== Run for Congress == Patton announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Ohio's 16th Congressional District on July 31, 2017.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=http://tompattonoh.com/patton-announces-run/|title=Patton Announces Run - Tom Patton for Ohio Congress|date=2017-07-31|work=Tom Patton for Ohio Congress|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Awards and honors == * Thank you for support and advocacy from the Community Care Network Community Center (May 23, 2005) * Mom For Ohio Public Service Award Special Thanks (2005) * Distinguished Public Service Award from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #14 (September 6, 2006) * Community Gratitude Award from New Directions (2006-2007) * Legislator of the Year Award from Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (June 5, 2009) * Recognition from the American Red Cross Greater Cleveland Chapter (2007) * Recognition from the Ohio Alpaca Breeders Association (November 7, 2008) * Recognition from D.A.R.E. Ohio (August 2010) * Watchdog of the Treasury Award (2010) * Samuel H. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society (May 18, 2013) * Honors for dedication to children from Providence House (April 24, 2015) * Irishman of the Year 2016 from the Heat & Frost Insulators Local #3 * Workers’ Compensation Outstanding Service Award from Ohio Association for Justice (May 5, 2017) * Conservative Excellence Award from the American Conservative Union Foundation (2017) * Ohio Dermatological Association Advocate of the Year Award (October 4, 2019) * Recognition and thanks from the Autism Society of Ohio * Special Thank you from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #15 * Thank you for support from Ohio Fire Fighters
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton The Ohio House of Representatives – Rep. Thomas F. Patton (official site)] {{Members of the Ohio Senate}}
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