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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 129: Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage

To amend sections 319.301 and 5705.314 of the Revised Code to limit the ability of school districts to reallocate unvoted property tax millage and to include certain property and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 129 directly amends how school property and income taxes are calculated and reallocated, promoting fiscal responsibility in managing tax revenue for schools.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill limits school districts' ability to reallocate certain property tax millage, thereby restricting their financial flexibility in managing educational funds.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 186: Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, providing tax relief for property owners.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits future increases, directly restricting a key funding source for education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 186 authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, which can make housing more affordable for property owners.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 Mar 4, 2026

HB 503: Regards voter approval of municipal income tax reciprocity credit

To amend section 718.04 and to enact section 718.041 of the Revised Code to require voter approval to modify a municipal income tax reciprocity credit and to allow a voter initiative to authorize, modify, or repeal such a credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill strengthens fiscal management and accountability by requiring voter approval for municipal income tax reciprocity credit changes, empowering citizens in tax policy.88% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 59: Revise and streamline the state's occupational regulations

HB 59 requires all occupational licensing boards (like those for nurses, electricians, or contractors) to undergo regular reviews to determine if they still serve a public need. Each board must submit detailed reports on their purpose, costs, staffing, and effectiveness, and then prove to legislative committees that their regulation is necessary for public safety, not duplicative, and not unduly restrictive. Committees must evaluate boards using 23 specific criteria, including whether less restrictive alternatives exist or if the board serves private interests. This law directly affects every state occupational licensing board by shifting the burden to demonstrate continued necessity, rather than assuming boards should remain in place. The goal is to eliminate unnecessary regulations that could increase costs or hinder economic activity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates regular reviews of occupational licensing boards for purpose, costs, and effectiveness, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient government spending.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 59 requires review of occupational licenses for professionals like nurses to ensure regulations aren't unduly restrictive, potentially increasing the healthcare workforce and improving patient access.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 59 aims to streamline occupational regulations, ensuring they are not 'unduly restrictive,' which could expand access to licensed professions and advance employment opportunities.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 303: Establish community energy program and pilot program

HB 303 establishes a statewide community energy program and a pilot program to support local energy initiatives. It creates new rules for community energy projects and defines standardized electricity measurement for alternating current systems. The bill directly affects local communities, utilities, and energy providers by setting up a framework for developing community-owned energy projects. Key provisions include requirements for the pilot program's implementation and updated measurement standards to ensure consistent electricity tracking.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 303 establishes new statewide and pilot programs, which inherently requires government spending and fiscal management, thus advancing the topic.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes a community energy program and pilot program to support local energy initiatives and develop community-owned energy projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentHB 303 establishes community energy programs and supports local energy initiatives, which often promote cleaner, decentralized energy sources, thereby advancing environmental protection.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 18, 2025

HB 188: Create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership

HB 188 establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, a state-funded initiative to strengthen economic ties between Ohio and Israel. It directly affects Ohio businesses, universities, and innovation hubs seeking collaboration opportunities with Israeli companies. The bill creates a dedicated partnership program under Ohio law and allocates state funding to support joint research, trade missions, and business development activities. This is a concrete policy change that formalizes a new state mechanism for international economic engagement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 188 is a state-funded initiative that allocates state funding for a new partnership, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly affects Ohio universities by supporting collaboration opportunities and joint research, strengthening higher education's role in innovation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 188 establishes and funds an 'Innovation Partnership' with Israel, supporting joint research and business development, which will advance the technology sector.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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