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passed · Ohio · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 263: Honoring Wendy Zhan on her retirement as the director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Wendy Zhan upon her retirement as director of the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a symbolic gesture to recognize her service. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's appreciation for her work. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on constituents are involved.
Dan Troy (D) Gary Click (R) Monica Blasdel (R) Andrea White (R) Thad Claggett (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 517: Regards special assessments for shade trees

HB 517 proposes to amend Ohio law regarding special fees for shade tree maintenance. It allows municipalities to create districts for managing street trees and levy annual fees on properties within those districts. The key provision exempts nonprofit land conservation organizations (defined as IRS 501(c)(3) groups focused on land conservation) from these special fees. This directly affects property owners who would pay the fees and the exempt nonprofits. The bill does not change fee amounts or collection methods, only specifies who qualifies for the exemption.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill provides specific tax/fee exemptions for nonprofit land conservation organizations, which is a form of targeted tax relief.85% confidence
Rachel Baker (D) Cindy Abrams (R)
passed · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 316: Designate MSGT Norman Michael Kilbarger Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.927 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Chillicothe Lancaster Road in Fairfield County as the "MSGT Norman Michael Kilbarger Memorial Highway."
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly addresses transportation by designating a specific highway, a key component of transportation infrastructure, through a special designation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of a military service member, which is a direct form of recognition for veteran service at the state level.95% confidence
Jeff LaRe (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 284: Waive penalty for not filing certain tax returns if no tax is due

To amend sections 5747.15 and 5751.06 and to enact section 5739.125 of the Revised Code to waive penalties for taxpayers that do not file certain tax returns because no tax is due.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill provides tax relief by waiving penalties for taxpayers who do not file certain tax returns when no tax is due, promoting a fairer fiscal management approach.85% confidence
Tim Schaffer (R)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 511: Increase appropriations for Campus Student Safety Grant Program

To amend Section 381.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to increase appropriations for the Campus Student Safety Grant Program for the biennium ending June 30, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'increase appropriations' for a grant program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending by funding an essential program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases appropriations for a Campus Student Safety Grant Program, strengthening public safety efforts, a component of criminal justice.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for the Campus Student Safety Grant Program, which directly supports higher education institutions and student well-being.95% confidence
Dontavius Jarrells (D) Justin Pizzulli (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 287: Create the Farming and Workforce Development Program

SB 287 creates the Farming and Workforce Development Program to provide training for seasonal crop farming jobs in Ohio. The program targets residents aged 16-35, including individuals with past felony convictions (as long as they meet eligibility criteria). County offices of Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension will develop the training curriculum, application process, and implementation guidelines. The bill appropriates state funds for program operations, with funding allocated for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates state funds for the new Farming and Workforce Development Program, directly impacting state budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill includes individuals with past felony convictions in a workforce development program, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill leverages and funds Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension to develop curriculum and implement a state-funded training program, strengthening higher education's role.88% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 287 creates and funds a workforce development program for farming jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and training standards within Labor & Employment.90% confidence
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 514: Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes

To enact sections 149.437 and 2950.036 of the Revised Code to specify that a video, taken by a public office depicting a minor at a public recreational facility with water activities, is not a public record, and is subject to restricted release, and to prohibit a sexually oriented offender or child-victim oriented offender from establishing or maintaining a library box.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens public safety by restricting activities of convicted sex offenders, a policy affecting corrections and post-sentencing management within criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 514 specifies that certain videos of minors taken by public offices are not public records and are subject to restricted release, directly protecting data privacy.90% confidence
Mark Hiner (R) Sean Brennan (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 289: Establish a natural hair stylist education grant program

To amend section 4713.08 and to enact section 4713.47 of the Revised Code to establish a natural hair stylist education grant program and to make an appropriation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly funding a new education grant program from the state budget, thus affecting government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes and funds a natural hair stylist education grant program, directly expanding educational access and providing financial support for a specific field of education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes and funds an education grant program for natural hair stylists, supporting workforce development and employment opportunities.90% confidence
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 288: Create the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council

SB 288 creates the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council to advise state agencies on food and agriculture policy. The council, composed of farmers, industry representatives, and experts, will develop recommendations for state programs and legislation affecting the sector. It directly affects Ohio's agricultural producers, food processors, and related businesses by providing a formal channel for their input. The bill appropriates funds to support the council's operations and meetings.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 288 appropriates funds for the council's operations and meetings, directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 285: Exempt certain conservation land from recoupment charges

SB 285 would exempt agricultural land converted to specific conservation uses from being required to repay the state for conservation program costs. It amends Ohio's Revised Code (section 5713.34) to remove recoupment charges for landowners who transition farmland to eligible conservation areas. This directly affects farmers and landowners who participate in conservation programs by eliminating a financial obligation they currently face. The policy change removes a reimbursement requirement, simplifying the process for converting agricultural land to conservation purposes under existing state programs.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesSB 285 eliminates state recoupment charges, directly reducing state revenue and impacting fiscal management by limiting available funds.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSB 285 removes recoupment charges for converting farmland to conservation uses, making conservation more financially viable and directly promoting natural resource conservation.95% confidence
Tim Schaffer (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 292: Revise caps on noneconomic, punitive, and exemplary damages

To amend sections 2305.01, 2307.80, 2315.18, 2315.21, 2323.43, 2744.05, and 3345.40 of the Revised Code to increase the dollar caps on noneconomic damages and punitive or exemplary damages in civil actions and to provide a procedure for the Department of Taxation to make annual adjustments of those caps based on the consumer price index.
Bill Blessing (R)
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