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 Yes ✓ Supports 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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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 403: Establish the Toledo Mud Hens license plate

HB 403 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Toledo Mud Hens baseball team. Ohio drivers would have the option to select this plate when renewing or purchasing license plates. The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "Toledo Mud Hens" plate under the state's specialty plate program, allowing it to be issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This is a procedural bill that directly affects drivers choosing specialty plates and benefits the Mud Hens organization through plate sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a new specialty license plate, which typically involves additional fees that generate revenue for the state, contributing to its fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill expands options within the state's vehicle registration system, managed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which is a component of transportation administration.65% 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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signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 54: Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium

To amend sections 154.01, 717.02, 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.031, 4511.09, 4511.091, 4511.092, 4511.094, 4511.11, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.18, 4511.204, 4511.211, 4511.214, 4511.432, 4511.46, 4511.48, 4511.512, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.64, 4511.65, 4511.68, 4511.701, 4511.712, 4519.401, 5501.20, 5513.01, 5515.01, 5515.02, 5515.99, 5517.02, 5517.021, 5525.03, 5525.04, 5525.08, 5525.14, and 5571.01; to enact sections 4511.15, 5515.09, 5515.10, 5517.012, 5517.06, and 5525.141; and to repeal sections 4511.351 and 4511.491 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for programs related to transportation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of those programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation,' directly involving state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium', directly funding the topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes