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 · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 433: Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes

To amend sections 993.01 and 993.04 of the Revised Code to alter the current amusement ride classification structure for purposes of the annual inspection and reinspection fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly alters the classification structure for annual inspection and reinspection fees, which are a form of government revenue. This is a direct action on fiscal management within the Budget & Taxes topic.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 292: Establish the Ohio Defense Commission

HB 292 proposes to establish the Ohio Defense Commission by enacting new sections of the Revised Code. This bill creates a new state entity focused on defense-related matters within Ohio. The commission's primary purpose will be to address issues concerning military installations and defense activities across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a new state commission, which inherently requires state funding and appropriations, thus impacting government spending.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 292 establishes a state commission focused on defense and military activities, with 'Military and Veterans' as a subject, strengthening state engagement with the military community.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 16, 2026

SB 63: Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use

To amend sections 3501.01 and 5747.502 and to enact sections 3505.011, 3513.141, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the use of ranked choice voting and to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality or chartered county that uses ranked choice voting.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from municipalities or counties using ranked choice voting, directly limiting government spending and fiscal management for those entities.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 92: Regards unpaid water, sewer, and trash charges at rented property

To amend sections 321.261, 701.10, 729.49, 735.29, 743.04, and 743.06 and to enact sections 319.65, 701.101, 701.102, 701.103, 701.20, 701.21, 701.22, 701.23, 701.24, 701.25, 701.26, 701.30, 701.31, 701.32, 701.33, 701.35, 701.36, 701.37, 701.38, 701.39, 701.40, 729.491, 729.492, 729.493, 735.291, 735.292, 743.041, 743.042, 1901.187, and 1907.033 of the Revised Code regarding limitations on recovery and lien imposition by municipalities against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid water, sewer, and disposal services rates and charges.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill limits municipalities' ability to recover unpaid utility charges and impose liens, directly impacting their revenue collection and fiscal management for these services.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 92 limits municipal recovery and lien imposition against property owners of non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid utilities, which protects landlord property rights.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ 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

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 8: Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing

HB 8 requires health insurance plans and Ohio Medicaid to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing disease monitoring when ordered by a provider as medically necessary. The bill mandates coverage only for tests supported by specific evidence, such as FDA-approved uses, clinical guidelines, or peer-reviewed studies showing improved health outcomes, and explicitly excludes screening purposes. It also requires plans to minimize disruptions in care (like multiple biopsies) and ensures an accessible appeal process for coverage denials. This affects patients with conditions requiring these tests and healthcare providers ordering them, but does not change existing coverage for screening.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Ohio Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing, directly increasing government spending and appropriations for healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 8 mandates health insurance and Medicaid coverage for medically necessary biomarker testing, expanding patient access to diagnostic and monitoring services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 8 mandates health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing, thereby expanding the scope of health benefits available to workers.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 122: Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid leave to organ donors.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates an income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thereby limits funds available for the state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a tax credit for employers providing paid leave to organ donors, which removes a barrier to organ donation, thereby advancing health services and patient access to life-saving organs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill incentivizes employers to provide paid leave for organ donors, expanding worker benefits and improving employment standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 133: Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits the state's fiscal capacity and budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill incentivizes small employers to provide health reimbursement arrangements, thereby supporting and expanding access to health insurance coverage for employees.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes small employers to offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, expanding health benefits for employees.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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