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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 647: Regards publicly funded child care, the Child Care Cred Program

To amend sections 5104.042, 5104.30, 5104.32, and 5104.34 and to enact section 109.44 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 423.10, as subsequently amended, and 423.105 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to revise the law governing the publicly funded child care program, modify an appropriation for the Child Care Cred Program, and to make an appropriation for a data analytics project.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies and appropriates funds for child care program, directly supporting public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 603: Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts

To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProhibits clauses like indemnification in district contracts, reducing potential financial liabilities and promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 611: Issue medical marijuana processor cultivation, dispensary license

HB 611 amends Ohio law to establish new licensing categories for medical marijuana cultivation facilities and dispensaries. The bill directly affects businesses seeking to operate in Ohio's medical marijuana program by creating specific pathways to obtain cultivation and dispensary licenses. Key provisions include updating existing code sections to define eligibility requirements, application processes, and operational standards for these licensed processors. This change streamlines the regulatory framework for medical marijuana businesses under Ohio's existing medical marijuana program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 611 establishes new licensing categories for medical marijuana businesses, which will generate new revenue through fees for the state budget.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for medical marijuana cultivation and dispensaries, thereby improving patient access to a recognized medical treatment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 163: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025

To amend sections 5101.54 and 5101.542 and to enact section 5101.543 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 of 2025, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states 'to make an appropriation,' directly impacting government spending and fiscal management by allocating funds for the SNAP program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 163 strengthens the SNAP program, a public assistance initiative under Health and Human Services, which supports food security - a vital determinant of public health.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill's title explicitly states 'Enhanced Cybersecurity' and mandates chip-enabled EBT cards, directly advancing cybersecurity within the Technology topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 413: Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases

To amend sections 113.70, 113.71, 113.72, 113.73, 113.74, 113.75, 113.76, and 5501.521; to enact new section 113.77 and sections 113.80, 113.81, 113.82, 113.83, and 113.84; and to repeal section 113.77 of the Revised Code to create the Ohio Local Government Expenditure Database and require political subdivision participation, to require the state retirement systems to participate in the Ohio State Government Expenditure Database, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates and expands government expenditure databases, promoting transparency and accountability in state and local government spending, and makes an appropriation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the creation and participation in Ohio State and Local Government Expenditure Databases, directly advancing the application of technology within government operations.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 25: Establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3301.96 and 3333.89 of the Revised Code to establish the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, to require the Department of Education and Workforce to hire a full-time school foster care liaison, and to make an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 25 makes an appropriation for the Foster-to-College Scholarship Program, directly engaging in government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a scholarship program, mandates a foster care liaison, and appropriates funds, directly expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires the hiring of a full-time school foster care liaison, creating a new employment position.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 437: Enact the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act

To amend sections 3313.5310, 3707.58, 3707.59, 4723.24, 4723.28, 4723.99, 4730.14, 4730.25, 4730.99, 4731.22, 4731.281, and 4731.99 and to enact sections 3707.591, 4723.484, 4730.46, 4731.89, and 5164.21 of the Revised Code regarding cardiac monitoring for youth and to name the amendments and enactments by this act the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill enacts a new act for cardiac monitoring for youth and involves Medicaid, implying increased government spending and appropriations for healthcare services.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill, titled 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act,' amends section 3313.5310 (related to school boards) and lists 'Education' and 'Primary and Secondary Education' as subjects. This indicates it would advance student health and safety within K-12 s...85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill enacts the 'Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act' specifically for youth, directly advancing health services and public health in the Healthcare topic area.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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