Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 9: Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law

To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill incorporates federal tax code changes into Ohio law, promoting consistency and sound fiscal management of the state's tax system.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 12, 2025

SB 282: Create the American Motorcyclist Association license plate

SB 282 creates a new specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers who are members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The bill amends Ohio law to establish the "American Motorcyclist Association" plate as a permanent vehicle registration option. Drivers who choose this plate would pay a one-time $25 fee to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with the revenue supporting the AMA's activities. This is a procedural bill that directly affects AMA members seeking a specialty plate, with no other policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 282 creates a new optional fee collected by the state, generating revenue to support the AMA. This directly impacts state revenue collection and allocation.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 282 creates a new vehicle registration option, directly affecting 'vehicle regulations' within the transportation topic by expanding available choices.75% 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 · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 189: Create the COSI specialty license plate

SB 189 creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the COSI (Columbus Science Center) logo for Ohio vehicle owners. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections to establish this plate as an option for drivers who choose to purchase it. Vehicle owners who select this plate would pay an additional fee, with proceeds supporting the COSI science center. This is a procedural bill focused solely on plate design, not broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new fee for specialty license plates, with proceeds directed to support the COSI science center, thereby generating revenue and allocating funds.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 85: Create the Ohio NAACP license plate

SB 85 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Ohio NAACP. Ohio drivers who choose this plate would pay an additional fee, with the revenue supporting the Ohio NAACP's work. The bill amends state code to add this plate option to the list of available specialty plates. This directly affects Ohio residents who purchase license plates and the Ohio NAACP organization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new revenue stream via an optional fee, with funds supporting the Ohio NAACP, directly affecting fiscal management and revenue allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill adds a new license plate option, directly impacting vehicle regulations and registration, which are components of transportation policy.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 4: Create Election Integrity Unit; revise election law prosecution

To amend sections 109.95 and 3501.05 and to enact section 3501.055 of the Revised Code to establish the Election Integrity Unit in the Office of the Secretary of State and to modify the law governing the prosecution of Election Law violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a new Election Integrity Unit, which will require government funding and thus increase government spending, impacting state budgets.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a new Election Integrity Unit and modifies prosecution laws, directly strengthening the enforcement and judicial aspects of the criminal justice system for election law violations.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

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 81: Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly funding a government program and impacting state budgets and spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly supporting and ensuring the operation of programs that provide essential benefits to workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 80: Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27

To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission, directly funding a state entity and its programs, which falls under government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Industrial Commission, which manages workers' compensation and employment programs, directly supporting worker benefits and protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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