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passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SR 23: Honoring Urban Meyer on being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 23), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Urban Meyer for his 2025 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Ohio Senate resolution expresses admiration for Meyer's coaching career and achievements, including three national championships, and commends him as "one of Ohio’s finest citizens." It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture with no provisions or mechanisms.
Bill DeMora (D) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SR 26: Honoring Kathleen A. Luikart on her retirement from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.

Senate Resolution 26 honors Kathleen A. Luikart for her 40+ years of service with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC), recognizing her roles as a fiscal analyst, mentor to staff, and contributor to legislative training programs. The resolution, adopted by the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025, formally expresses appreciation for her dedication and extends best wishes for her retirement. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a ceremonial tribute without legal or financial impact. The resolution directly acknowledges Luikart's contributions to the LSC and the Ohio General Assembly.
Bill DeMora (D) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SR 24: Honoring The Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion.

This resolution honors the Ohio State University football team as the 2025 College Football Playoff National Champion. It directly affects the team and Ohio State University by formally recognizing their achievement through a symbolic Senate resolution. The bill contains no policy changes or financial provisions - it simply expresses the Senate's admiration for the team's accomplishments. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond ceremonial recognition.
Bill DeMora (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 51: Establish legislative oversight of executive unemployment action

To enact section 4141.433 of the Revised Code to establish legislative oversight of executive action regarding voluntary federal unemployment compensation programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes legislative oversight of executive action on unemployment compensation programs, promoting government accountability and fiscal responsibility in managing public funds.65% confidence
Tim Schaffer (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 43: Repeal the authorization of a special county lodging tax

SB 43 repeals the legal permission for Ohio counties to impose a special 3% lodging tax on hotel stays. This directly affects counties that previously had the authority to levy this tax, removing their ability to collect it for purposes like funding convention bureaus or public safety services. The bill eliminates the specific provision (Section 5739.09 of the Revised Code) that authorized the tax, ending the legal basis for counties to enact or maintain this tax without further legislative action.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill repeals a county lodging tax, thereby removing a source of revenue for counties and limiting their fiscal capacity for funding local services.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 43 repeals a tax that counties could use to fund public safety services, thereby removing a potential funding source for criminal justice.80% confidence
George Lang (R) Sandy O'Brien (R)
passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 16: Relative to mileage reimbursement.

This resolution (SR 16) authorizes mileage reimbursement for Jane M. Timken. It is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill, directly affecting only Jane M. Timken for official travel expenses. The resolution was adopted on January 29, 2025, without additional policy details or broader implications provided in the record.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSR 16 authorizes mileage reimbursement, directly impacting state appropriations and government spending, thus funding a specific expense under fiscal management.90% confidence
Bill Reineke (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 36: Revise the law governing the practice of optometry

To amend sections 4725.01, 4725.011, 4725.02, 4725.09, 4725.11, 4725.12, 4725.121, 4725.13, 4725.15, 4725.16, 4725.18, 4725.19, 4725.20, 4725.21, 4725.23, 4725.231, 4725.24, 4725.25, 4725.26, 4725.27, 4725.31, 4725.34, 4725.35, 4725.501, 4725.531, and 4725.59, to enact section 4725.012, and to repeal section 4725.131 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing the practice of optometry.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill revises laws governing the practice of optometry, a medical profession. Policies affecting medical professionals are integral to the Healthcare topic, and such revisions generally aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for health serv...75% confidence
George Lang (R) Jerry Cirino (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 40: Authorize tax credit for pregnancy resource center donations

To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5747.74 and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable tax credit for donations to certain pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a nonrefundable tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and limits funds available for the state budget and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes tax credits for donations to pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes, directly funding and strengthening health services for pregnant individuals.95% confidence
Sandy O'Brien (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SJR 1: CA: Increase the membership of the General Assembly

Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article II and Sections 1, 3, 4, and 5 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to increase the membership of the General Assembly to 51 senators and 153 representatives beginning January 1, 2033.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSJR 1 proposes to increase the General Assembly's membership, which will directly increase state expenditures for salaries, benefits, and operational costs, thus impacting government spending and state budgets.80% confidence
Bill Blessing (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 8: Prohibit paid public employee leave for certain union activities

To enact section 4117.091 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from providing paid leave or compensation for a public employee to engage in certain union activities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits paid leave for certain union activities, directly reducing public employer compensation costs and thus government spending, which promotes fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits paid leave for public employees (including teachers) for union activities, potentially reducing teacher benefits or limiting collective bargaining within the education sector.65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits paid leave for public employees for union activities, which limits worker organizing and collective bargaining efforts.90% confidence
Steve Huffman (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 45: Expand eligibility for county sewer discounted rates or charges

SB 45 would amend Ohio Revised Code section 6117.02 to expand eligibility for discounted sewer rates or charges in county sewer districts. Currently, certain property owners may not qualify for these discounts, but this bill would broaden the criteria to include more residents and businesses connected to county sewer systems. The bill does not alter existing rules for setting standard sewer rates, connection fees, or penalties for late payments. It directly affects property owners who currently do not qualify for discounts but would meet the expanded eligibility under this legislation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill expands eligibility for discounted sewer rates, providing financial relief to residents and businesses by reducing government-imposed charges, akin to tax relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands eligibility for discounted rates for a utility (sewer services), aligning with 'protects utility consumers' under the broad 'Energy' topic including utilities.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSB 45 expands eligibility for discounted sewer rates, reducing a recurring housing cost for residents and businesses, which contributes to housing affordability.75% confidence
Catherine Ingram (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 15: Allow port authorities to establish a Common Bond Fund Program

SB 15 allows Ohio port authorities to create a "Common Bond Fund Program" to finance port facilities. This program enables port authorities to pool funds, use credit enhancements (like financial guarantees), and manage cash reserves to improve the creditworthiness of their bonds. The bill directly affects port authorities by giving them a new tool to secure financing for infrastructure projects like docks and warehouses. It requires board resolutions to establish the program and governs how funds are managed through bond proceedings, without changing existing port authority powers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 15 enables port authorities to improve bond creditworthiness and manage funds for infrastructure, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient financing for public projects.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 15 enables port authorities to finance port facilities and infrastructure projects, directly supporting and funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Steve Wilson (R) Andrew Brenner (R)
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