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 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

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SB 450: Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028

To amend sections 151.01, 151.08, 164.03, 164.08, 3318.042, 3318.49, 3343.05, 5751.02, and 5751.20 and to enact sections 3318.33 and 3343.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 357.09, 357.15, 357.16, 357.24, 357.28, 357.34, 357.36, 371.10, 371.20, 373.10, 373.15, 387.10, and 387.13 of H.B. 730 of the 136th General Assembly and Section 200.30 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly as subsequently amended to make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes capital appropriations, directly funding government operations and public services for the upcoming biennium.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill makes capital appropriations for transportation infrastructure and related statutes, directly funding the topic area.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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

Track

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

Track

passed · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 644: Create Higher Ed Evidence-Based Innovation Fund, Grant Program

To enact section 3333.1211 of the Revised Code to create the Higher Education Evidence-Based Innovation Fund and Grant Program and to require the Chancellor of Higher Education to conduct a study on retrenchment processes at state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for higher education innovation, allocating budget resources to support public education programs per bill's explicit funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates a new grant fund for higher education innovation, directly increasing funding and supporting institutional program development in higher education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

Track

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

Track

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

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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

Track