To amend sections 4503.06, 5713.07, 5713.08, and 5715.27 and to enact sections 5709.29 and 5709.99 of the Revised Code to authorize local governments to create residential stability zones where homeowners may qualify for a partial property tax exemption.
To amend sections 9.15, 313.12, 759.01, 1713.36, 1721.06, 1721.18, 1721.21, 2108.15, 2108.70, 2108.72, 2108.75, 2108.82, 2108.83, 2108.84, 2108.85, 2108.86, 2108.87, 2111.13, 2743.51, 2925.01, 3705.01, 3705.17, 3705.18, 3705.19, 3705.20, 4511.451, 4717.01, 4717.03, 4717.04, 4717.06, 4717.07, 4717.08, 4717.11, 4717.13, 4717.14, 4717.15, 4717.20, 4717.21, 4717.22, 4717.23, 4717.24, 4717.25, 4717.26, 4717.27, 4717.28, 4717.29, 4717.30, 4717.36, 4717.41, 4767.05, 5120.45, 5121.11, 5121.53, 5901.25, 5901.26, 5901.27, 5901.29, and 5901.32 and to enact section 4717.052 of the Revised Code to authorize the use of natural organic reduction as a form of disposition.
To amend sections 3937.18, 4509.01, 4509.20, and 4509.51 of the Revised Code to require all motor vehicle insurance policies to include uninsured motorist coverage and to increase the state's minimum auto liability insurance requirements for bodily injury or death to another person or persons.
HB 588 would apply Ohio's Civil Rights Law anti-discrimination protections to unpaid interns by amending two sections of the Revised Code. Currently, these protections do not cover unpaid interns, but the bill would extend them to include unpaid interns under the same employment anti-discrimination rules as paid employees. This change directly affects unpaid interns and their employers across Ohio, requiring equal treatment in hiring, assignments, and workplace conditions. The key mechanism is the explicit amendment of state law to include unpaid interns within the scope of the Civil Rights Law's employment provisions.
To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."
HB 602 amends Ohio's Revised Code to further restrict the types of flags state agencies can display on their grounds or in their buildings. The bill limits which flags may be shown, building on existing rules without specifying particular flags. It directly affects all state agencies, requiring them to comply with the narrower display standards. This change creates a concrete policy shift in how state facilities present flags, focusing on the scope of permitted displays.
HB 599 designates October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Memorial Day" in Ohio, establishing a ceremonial observance to honor an individual named Charlie Kirk. This procedural bill does not create new policies, alter existing laws, or affect any specific group or program. It solely adds a commemorative date to the state's calendar through an amendment to the Revised Code. The bill has no substantive policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.
To enact section 5534.657 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 41 in Clark County as the "PFC Wetzel Eldridge USMC Memorial Highway."
To amend sections 3501.01, 3503.13, 3503.151, 3503.152, 3503.18, 3503.19, 3503.21, 3505.18, 3505.181, 3505.182, 3505.183, 3505.20, 3509.05, and 3517.14 and to enact section 3503.201 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing voter roll maintenance, provisional voting, the return of absent voter's ballots, and the membership of the Ohio Election Integrity Commission.
HB 592 updates Ohio's requirements for new cities seeking incorporation. It raises the minimum territory size from 2 to 4 square miles, increases the required population density from 800 to 1,000 people per square mile, and lowers the per capita valuation threshold from $3,500 to $2,500 for property subject to general taxation. The bill also changes petition rules to require 51% voter approval based on the previous governor's election turnout, and mandates specific maps, valuation statements, and name availability checks. Additionally, it prohibits incorporating military base areas without federal defense approval. The bill repeals outdated sections of the Revised Code related to municipal incorporation.
HB 590 amends two sections of Ohio's Revised Code (5715.19 and 5717.04) to adjust procedures for tax appeals and property tax complaints. The bill would directly affect property owners, local governments, and tax assessors involved in disputes over property tax valuations. However, the provided abstract does not specify the exact changes to these procedures, such as timeline adjustments or appeal criteria. Without additional details on the proposed modifications, a complete description of the bill's mechanisms cannot be provided. This bill pertains to administrative processes rather than substantive tax policy changes.
HB 595 would require all auto insurance policies in Ohio to include uninsured motorist coverage. This means drivers would automatically have protection if they're injured by a driver without insurance, which is currently optional in many policies. The bill amends existing law (section 3937.18 of the Revised Code) to make this coverage mandatory for all new and existing policies sold in Ohio. It directly affects every driver purchasing auto insurance in the state by ensuring they have this specific protection.
