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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 11: Prohibit post-employment agreement restraining career or business

To enact sections 4119.01, 4119.02, 4119.03, and 4119.04 of the Revised Code to prohibit agreements that restrain engaging in a lawful profession or business after the conclusion of an employment relationship.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits post-employment agreements that restrain career choices, thereby protecting workers' rights and advancing employment standards.95% confidence
Bill Blessing (R) Bill DeMora (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 47: Require certain disclosures of for-profit school, college status

To amend sections 3332.031, 3333.046, 4709.05, and 4713.07 and to enact section 3314.033 of the Revised Code to require disclosure of the for-profit status of community school operators and post-secondary educational institutions on various promotional materials and contracts for employment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill SB 47 promotes transparency for students and employees by requiring disclosure of for-profit status, strengthening consumer protection within the education sector.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 47 requires disclosure of for-profit status on employment contracts, providing employees with more information, which enhances transparency and can be seen as a worker protection.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires disclosure of for-profit school status, indirectly protecting veterans using educational benefits from potential predatory practices by increasing transparency.75% confidence
Catherine Ingram (D)
passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 18: Permitting the use of the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms by the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association on March 15, 2025.

This resolution (SR 18) permits the Western Ohio National Speech and Debate Association to use the Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms for a single event: their Congressional Debate Tournament on March 15, 2025. It authorizes the temporary use of these state legislative facilities for an educational activity simulating legislative debate. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely grants permission for a specific, one-time event. The Ohio Senate Chamber and hearing rooms are being made available for this civic education purpose, contingent on facility availability.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution permits state facilities for an 'educational activity' (Congressional Debate Tournament), which directly supports and enhances a student program related to education.80% confidence
Bill Reineke (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 22: Authorize tax credit or rebate for certain homeowners, renters

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes an income tax credit or rebate, directly providing tax relief to homeowners and renters, which impacts state taxation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill provides tax credits/rebates for homeowners and renters whose housing costs exceed 5% of their income, directly increasing housing affordability for eligible individuals.95% confidence
Bill Blessing (R) Hearcel Craig (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 28: Levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords

To amend sections 131.02, 319.202, 715.013, 4303.26, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, 5703.77, 5703.90, 5725.26, and 5751.051 and to enact sections 5747.081, 5755.01, 5755.011, 5755.02, 5755.03, 5755.04, 5755.05, 5755.051, 5755.052, 5755.06, 5755.07, and 5755.99 of the Revised Code to levy a tax on certain high-volume landlords.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'levy a tax,' which directly impacts state budgets, appropriations, and fiscal management by increasing government revenue.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill levies a tax on high-volume landlords, a measure often proposed to address market concentration, influence housing affordability, or generate funds for housing initiatives.75% confidence
Bill Blessing (R) Nickie Antonio (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 58: Expand eligibility: grandparent POA, caretaker affidavits

To amend sections 3109.51, 3109.52, 3109.53, 3109.54, 3109.59, 3109.60, 3109.65, 3109.66, 3109.67, 3109.69, 3109.70, 3109.71, 3109.74, 3109.76, 3310.51, 3313.64, 3313.649, and 3313.672 of the Revised Code to expand who is eligible to execute a grandparent power of attorney or a caretaker authorization affidavit.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for caretaker affidavits, which facilitates school enrollment and educational access for children under the care of grandparents or other caretakers by amending sections of the Revised Code related to education.88% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill expands eligibility for caretaker affidavits, which enables authorized adults to make healthcare decisions for children, thereby improving access to health services.85% confidence
Michele Reynolds (R) Hearcel Craig (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 5: Expedite unauthorized occupant removal; prohibit fraudulent deeds

To amend section 2909.07 and to enact sections 1923.16 and 2913.53 of the Revised Code to provide for the expedited removal of unauthorized occupants from residential property and to prohibit the use and sale of fraudulent deeds.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enacts provisions to prohibit fraudulent deeds, directly addressing criminal activity and involving law enforcement and courts, aligning with the 'Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement' subject.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill strengthens property rights within housing by expediting removal of unauthorized occupants from residential property and prohibiting fraudulent deeds.85% confidence
Steve Huffman (R) Andrew Brenner (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 59: Exempt firearms and ammunition from sales and use tax

To amend sections 107.036, 5739.02, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 122.1712, 5747.053, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to exempt from the sales and use tax the sale of certain firearms and ammunition and to authorize refundable tax credits for small arms and ammunition manufacturing projects.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill reduces state tax revenue by exempting firearms and ammunition from sales tax and authorizing refundable tax credits, directly limiting fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes tax credits for manufacturing projects, which can stimulate job creation and retention, supporting employment within the sector.65% confidence
Tim Schaffer (R) Al Cutrona (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 12: Regards community foundation charitable and institutional funds

To amend sections 1715.51, 3315.10, and 3315.41 and to enact sections 3314.55, 3315.43, and 3326.53 of the Revised Code to permit community foundations to create component funds of any charitable funds received by public schools and to classify some funds held by a community foundation as institutional funds.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill permits community foundations to manage charitable funds received by public schools, providing a mechanism for financial support and resource management for education.90% confidence
Steve Wilson (R) Jerry Cirino (R)
in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 32: Establish the Child Care Cred Program

SB 32 creates Ohio's Child Care Cred Program, which shares child care costs equally among eligible employees, their employers, and the state's Department of Children and Youth (each paying one-third). It directly affects Ohio employees who live in the state, cannot use publicly funded child care, and are selected by their employer to participate. The program requires voluntary enrollment, sets eligibility rules for employees, employers, and licensed child care providers, and has the department manage payments and administration. The bill appropriates state funds specifically for this program to help reduce child care expenses for participating families.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a program where the state's Department of Children and Youth pays one-third of child care costs, directly increasing government spending and funding a new program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 32 creates a program that shares child care costs for eligible employees, directly benefiting them by reducing a significant financial burden and expanding worker benefits.88% confidence
Tim Schaffer (R) Michele Reynolds (R)
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