Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 7, 2026

SB 223: Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates a discount program, which will reduce revenue for the ODNR, thereby limiting state income and affecting fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill explicitly requires a discount program for veterans for park services and rentals, directly providing a benefit to this group.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act

To amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 of the Revised Code to require Ohio's SNAP program to begin using chip-enabled EBT cards, to name this act the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' indicating government spending to fund a program, which directly impacts the state budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill is titled 'Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act' and mandates chip-enabled EBT cards, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data protection within the SNAP program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 19: Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention

SB 19 requires Ohio public schools to develop and implement specific mathematics improvement and intervention plans for students who are struggling with math. It amends existing law and creates new sections in the Revised Code (3302.131, 3302.132, 3313.6030) to establish these plans. The key mechanism mandates that schools identify students needing math support and create individualized plans to address their specific needs. This directly affects public school students in Ohio who require additional math assistance and the schools responsible for providing that support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates public schools to develop and implement new math intervention plans, which requires resource allocation and government spending on an essential public service.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill mandates math improvement and intervention plans for struggling students, directly enhancing student support and educational outcomes in public schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HCR 32: Urge Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process

HCR 32 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to adopt zero-based budgeting for federal agencies. It proposes requiring agencies to rebuild their annual budgets from scratch each year - justifying every dollar of funding rather than starting with the previous year’s budget - instead of adding to existing appropriations. This would force agencies to evaluate all programs, rank priorities, and eliminate unnecessary spending to improve fiscal responsibility. The resolution does not change current law but calls on Congress to take action on this budgeting approach. It was introduced in the 2026 legislative session and referred to committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly promotes fiscal responsibility via zero-based budgeting, requiring agencies to justify all spending annually instead of rolling over funds.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 645: Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years

To amend sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact section 126.025 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget every ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires zero-based budgeting every decade to enhance fiscal accountability and efficiency in state budgeting, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 319: Enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act

To enact section 3333.89 of the Revised Code to enact the Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act regarding the state university clinical teaching subsidy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts a reform act for a state university clinical teaching subsidy, directly involving state appropriations and spending, and is categorized under 'Finance and Appropriations.'90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill concerns a 'Clinical Teaching Subsidy Reform Act' for state universities, directly impacting teacher training and higher education, which supports educators and educational access.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill reforms a subsidy for 'clinical teaching' at state universities. This term often refers to practical training for healthcare professionals, indirectly supporting their education.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 284: Require US-produced iron, steel be used on state-funded projects

To amend sections 153.011, 153.99, 3333.071, and 5525.21 of the Revised Code to require iron or steel that is produced in the United States be used on projects supported by state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHB 284 mandates the use of US-produced materials for state-funded projects, thereby restricting government spending flexibility and fiscal management options.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 284 requires US-produced materials for state projects, which is likely to increase demand for domestic manufacturing, supporting US employment and job creation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 284 requires US-produced iron/steel for state-funded projects. This impacts transportation infrastructure construction, potentially strengthening its domestic supply chain.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 397: Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

HB 397 amends Ohio's Revised Code (Section 341.25) to allow county jails to use profits from inmate commissary sales for additional purposes beyond current restrictions. This directly affects county jails managing these funds, as it expands their flexibility in allocating commissary profits. The key change is removing specific limitations on fund usage, permitting counties to direct these profits toward other operational needs as permitted by law, without creating new spending requirements. The bill focuses solely on reallocating existing revenue streams, not increasing funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes fiscal responsibility by expanding flexibility for county jails to allocate existing commissary profits to various operational needs, optimizing resource use.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 397 strengthens county jails' operational capabilities by expanding flexibility in using commissary funds, directly impacting the corrections aspect of criminal justice.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 335: Regards county budget commissions, property and sales tax, funds

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 323.32, 3317.01, 4503.06, 4503.065, 4503.0610, 5705.01, 5705.03, 5705.13, 5705.192, 5705.194, 5705.197, 5705.199, 5705.27, 5705.28, 5705.29, 5705.31, 5705.314, 5705.32, 5705.321, 5705.35, 5705.36, 5705.37, 5705.391, 5709.92, 5739.026, 5747.51, 5747.53, and 5748.09 and to enact sections 319.303, 319.304, and 5705.60 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing county budget commissions, property taxation, county sales taxation, and alternative apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly modifies laws governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and sales taxation, actively engaging with and strengthening the topic's regulatory framework.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes