CHECKING OUT THE VIEW--House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, R-Reynoldsburg, meets with Rep. Larry Householder, R-Glenford, during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. Householder seems to have the edge over Rep. Bill Harris, R-Ashland, as the next speaker replacing the term-limited Davidson. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

POISED TO STEP FORWARD--Rep. Larry Householder, R-Glenford, leans forward during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. Householder said that he feels good about his chances to become the next speaker of the House. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

NOT A HAPPY LOOK--Rep. Bill Harrs, R-Ashland, lacks his usual upbeat style during session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. Harris is expected to lose out to Rep. Larry Householder, R-Glenford, to become the next House speaker. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

NEW STATE REP.--Rep. Michael Stevens, D-Canal Fulton, takes the oath of office from House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, R-Reynoldsburg, as his wife Diana holds the bible, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000. Stevens fills the vacancy left by Rep. Johnny Maier, in the 56th House District. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)