The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 2 on Tuesday, the first piece of legislation sponsored by University alumnus Tim Brown (R-Bowling Green) in his first term. Brown was elected to represent Wood County’s District Three in November of 2012.

The bill, which will now be considered by the Ohio Senate, would require citizens requesting unemployment compensation to register with a state workforce assistant website.

To receive unemployment benefits, Ohioans would have to register with OhioMeansJobs’ website. The service would help people find new work, train them for future jobs and assist them in writing resumes, Brown said.

“These requirements will ensure that unemployment insurance applicants and recipients are maximizing their job search opportunities and will help connect the patchwork of different services available to individuals on unemployment insurance,” according to a press release from Brown’s office.

The bill needs approval from the Ohio Senate before it can be signed into law by Gov. John Kasich.