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SB 240 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Authorize county marijuana tax for art, culture, entertainment

Summary
To enact section 3780.221 of the Revised Code to authorize a county excise tax on the sale of adult use marijuana to support artistic, cultural, and entertainment opportunities.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a new county excise tax, directly impacting taxation and government revenue, thereby strengthening fiscal management related to the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Oct 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Jul 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kent Smith
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
OH
21
Co
Photo of Bill Blessing
Bill Blessing
RRepublican
OH
8
Co
Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15
Co
Photo of Nickie Antonio
Nickie Antonio
DDemocratic
OH
23