Securities Committee, the Rules and Reference Committee, and the State Government Committee. Bills introduced Representative O'Farrell was the primary sponsor of three unique pieces of legislation during his shortened tenure as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. With the introduction of H.B. 601, he sought to protect American jobs by amending the Ohio Revised Code to deny tax breaks and other incentives to businesses that outsource jobs outside of the United States. In H.B. 604, O'Farrell introduced a bill that would remove barriers to disabled Ohio veterans in receiving specialty license plates. Finally, with H.B. 617, O'Farrell introduced a bill that would provide tax and economic incentives to support job creation and capital investment in the Ohio Appalachian Region. Bills co-sponsored Representative O'Farrell additionally co-sponsored ten pieces of legislation during his time in the Ohio House of Representatives. Highlights from these endeavors include tax incentives for companies that undertake renewable energy solutions, a crackdown on human-trafficking, the protection of Second Amendment rights as it relates to conceal-carry license holders, and the expansion of rights for the families of wounded veterans. 2010 election Representative O'Farrell was challenged for his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives in the 2010 General Election by political newcomer Al Landis of Dover, Ohio. O'Farrell's campaign for reelection was carried out in a shortened time-frame, as he was forced to begin campaigning almost immediately after his appointment to the Ohio House of Representatives. Nevertheless, O'Farrell knocked on over 10,000 doors throughout the district leading up to the election. The November 2, 2010, general election saw O'Farrell narrowly defeated by Landis. Ohio House of Representatives; 98th District Announcement Campaign 2012 Election Primary Results Josh O'Farrell was unopposed in his bid for the Democratic Nomination for the 98th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. General Election Charitable Work & Philanthropy In early 2011, O'Farrell and his wife Christin founded the O'Farrell Family Hug Foundation. The nonprofit organization was established to provide charitable support to families within Tuscarawas County and the surrounding areas. The Foundation's goal is strengthen the local community by focusing on meeting the basic needs of children and families. The O'Farrell's organize and host numerous events and fundraisers annually to support and further the Foundation's mission. On May 19, 2012, the Foundation held their 2nd Annual "Run for Shoes" event at Fort Laurens near Bolivar, Ohio. The event, which consisted of a 5K/1