Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 437: Enact the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act

To amend sections 3313.5310, 3707.58, 3707.59, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.99, 4730.14, 4730.25, 4730.99, 4731.22, 4731.281, and 4731.99 and to enact sections 3707.591, 4723.484, 4730.46, 4731.89, and 5164.21 of the Revised Code regarding cardiac monitoring for youth and to name the amendments and enactments by this act the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts a new act for cardiac monitoring for youth and involves Medicaid, implying increased government spending and appropriations for healthcare services.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill, titled 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act,' amends section 3313.5310 (related to school boards) and lists 'Education' and 'Primary and Secondary Education' as subjects. This indicates it would advance student health and safety within K-12 s...85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts the 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act' specifically for youth, directly advancing health services and public health in the Healthcare topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 56: Revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws; levy marijuana taxes

To amend sections 121.04, 121.08, 519.21, 928.03, 3376.07, 3780.01, 3780.06, 3780.08, 3780.10, 3780.11, 3780.31, 3796.01, 3796.02, 3796.03, 3796.032, 3796.05, 3796.06, 3796.061, 3796.07, 3796.09, 3796.10, 3796.11, 3796.12, 3796.13, 3796.14, 3796.15, 3796.16, 3796.17, 3796.18, 3796.19, 3796.20, 3796.21, 3796.22, 3796.24, 3796.27, 3796.28, 3796.29, 3796.30, 4729.80, 4735.18, 4743.09, 4776.01, 5502.01, 5502.13, 5502.14, 5713.30, 5739.21, and 5739.99; to enact sections 3796.04, 3796.062, 3796.221, 3796.32, 3796.33, 3796.99, and 5739.27; and to repeal sections 3780.02, 3780.03, 3780.04, 3780.05, 3780.07, 3780.09, 3780.12, 3780.13, 3780.14, 3780.15, 3780.16, 3780.17, 3780.18, 3780.19, 3780.20, 3780.21, 3780.22, 3780.23, 3780.24, 3780.25, 3780.26, 3780.27, 3780.28, 3780.29, 3780.30, 3780.32, 3780.33, 3780.34, 3780.35, 3780.36, 3780.90, 3780.99, and 3796.021 of the Revised Code to consolidate the administration of the marijuana control program, revise the medical and adult-use marijuana laws, and to levy taxes on marijuana.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLevies new marijuana taxes, directly increasing state revenue through taxation, aligning with fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 124: Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies

HB 124 changes how local governments conduct property tax assessment studies that compare tax assessments to actual property sales prices. It modifies three specific sections of state law (5715.012, 5715.251, and 5715.26) to adjust the process for these studies. The bill directly affects county auditors and local tax authorities responsible for performing these assessments. The key change simplifies or updates the procedural steps for completing these studies, without altering tax rates or property values themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 124 modifies procedural steps for property tax assessment studies, aiming to simplify or update them, which supports efficient fiscal management and tax administration.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 309: Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain funds

To amend sections 3317.01, 5705.01, 5705.03, 5705.13, 5705.27, 5705.28, 5705.29, 5705.31, 5705.32, 5705.321, 5705.35, 5705.36, 5705.37, 5747.51, and 5747.53 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and alternative apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies laws governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds, directly engaging with the topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 9: Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law

To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill incorporates federal tax code changes into Ohio law, promoting consistency and sound fiscal management of the state's tax system.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 332: Create the small defense business linked deposit program

To amend sections 135.61, 135.62, 135.621, 135.623, 1733.04, and 1733.24 and to enact section 135.67 of the Revised Code to create the small defense business linked deposit program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new state financial program, the small defense business linked deposit program, which involves government spending and fiscal management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 500: Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

To enact sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code to designate a JROTC program offered by a school district as a career-technical education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDesignating JROTC as a career-technical education program likely makes it eligible for specific state funding streams allocated to CTE, impacting state budgets and appropriations.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates JROTC as a career-technical education program (HB 500), formally integrating and enhancing student program offerings within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignating JROTC as career-technical education strengthens a program closely tied to military service, indirectly supporting the military community and future veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 148: Establish tax refund designation for spaying, neutering pets

To amend sections 955.201 and 5747.113 and to enact section 955.202 of the Revised Code to establish an income tax refund designation to assist low-income individuals in spaying and neutering their pets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes an income tax refund designation to fund a program assisting low-income individuals, directly utilizing the tax system for fiscal management and funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SCR 2: Urge investment into security, reliability of electric grid

Urging Ohio electric utility stakeholders, the Governor, and the Congress of the United States to invest resources into the security, reliability, and resiliency of the state and national interconnected electric grids against natural and man-made threats.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges investment of resources into electric grid security, implying allocation of funds from budgets, thus impacting government spending and fiscal management.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill urges investment to strengthen the security, reliability, and resiliency of electric grids, directly protecting and advancing energy infrastructure and utilities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill urges investment in electric grid security, implicitly enhancing cybersecurity against man-made threats, which advances the 'Technology' topic.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HR 256: Relative to travel allowance.

This bill authorizes the House of Representatives to reimburse state legislators for travel expenses between their residences and the state capital, using the most direct highway route. It specifies that reimbursement is calculated based on actual round-trip mileage for each member, as listed in the resolution. The bill directly affects House members by establishing a standardized mileage-based payment method for official travel, without altering broader policy or affecting the public. It is a procedural measure adopted by the House to manage internal administrative costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHR 256 authorizes reimbursement for legislator travel expenses, which directly involves government spending and appropriations from the state budget.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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