This bill creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the "Land of U.S. Grant" designation for Ohio vehicle registrants. The revenue generated from sales of these plates will be collected by the state motor vehicle registrar and distributed to various charitable organizations and educational institutions. Funds will support specific causes including cancer research and patient assistance, scholarships for students, youth development programs, and mental health services. The bill establishes clear guidelines for how each recipient organization must use the allocated money for designated purposes.
To amend sections 2151.35 and 2152.11 of the Revised Code to eliminate informal hearings and dismissals in the best interest of the child in certain juvenile delinquency cases.
This Ohio House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the United States Olympic hockey teams on their championship victories over Canada. The bill formally recognizes the men's and women's national teams for winning their Olympic titles in overtime golden goal matches. It directs the Clerk of the House to send authenticated copies of the resolution to team representatives and Ohio news media. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, expressing state appreciation for the athletes' achievements.
This bill reappropriates unspent funds from the 2026-2027 fiscal year for capital projects in the 2028-2029 biennium, affecting state agencies, higher education institutions, and specific facilities. It directs existing money to renovations and improvements for state buildings, Army National Guard facilities, and higher education research and training programs, including specific allocations for laboratory equipment and infrastructure. The legislation also allows for additional funding in certain areas if unencumbered balances are certified and approved by the Director of Budget and Management. These changes ensure that previously available funds remain accessible for ongoing construction and upgrade projects without requiring new revenue sources.
This bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that expresses support for creating a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connecting the eight Great Lakes states. It encourages Ohio agencies and regional planning organizations to coordinate with other states on developing a shared identity for this recreational trail. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send copies to Ohio news media. This measure does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions but serves as a formal statement of legislative support for the trail project.
This bill formally recognizes the Woodridge High School boys cross country team as the 2025 Division III State Champions. It commends the athletes and their coach, Jeff Howard, for their achievements and sportsmanship. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the recognition to the team. This measure is purely ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This bill honors Jeff Howard by officially recognizing him as the 2025 Ohio Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year. It directly affects Jeff Howard, the head coach of the Woodridge High School boys cross country team. The resolution commends his coaching achievements and instructs the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the document to him. This is a ceremonial measure that acknowledges his contributions to youth athletics rather than establishing new policy or funding.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the City of Parma in Ohio as it celebrates its 200th anniversary. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead expresses appreciation for the city's history, growth, and community contributions. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send an official copy to Parma, serving as a symbolic gesture of state recognition for the milestone occasion.
To enact section 4549.07 of the Revised Code to restrict the collection, use, sale, transfer, and sharing of data collected from an automated license plate recognition system for commercial purposes.
To amend sections 4582.72, 5739.02, and 5739.03 of the Revised Code to allow a sales and use tax exemption for materials and services purchased for certain projects when a port authority or county refuses to endorse an agreement concerning the project.
To amend sections 109.25, 1715.51, and 5813.06 and to enact sections 1715.551, 1715.552, 1715.553, 1715.554, 1715.555, 1715.556, 1715.557, 1715.558, and 1715.559 of the Revised Code to establish the scope and procedures for a civil action when an institution violates a restriction in an endowment agreement.
To amend section 4517.02 of the Revised Code to increase the number of vehicles, from five to fifteen, that a person may sell without obtaining a motor vehicle dealer license if the vehicles are over 12 years old.
