Budget & Taxes

introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 987: Create an income tax credit for dog registration fees

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for dog registration fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a specific income tax credit, directly affecting the state's taxation policy and providing fiscal relief to taxpayers for dog registration fees.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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introduced · Ohio · House Aug 12, 2026

HB 988: Regards funding of the Program for Medically Handicapped Children

To amend sections 3701.021, 3701.023, 3701.025, 3701.027, and 3701.029 and to repeal section 3701.024 of the Revised Code to eliminate county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill eliminates county contributions to a state program, shifting the entire fiscal burden to the state budget and reducing local government funding obligations.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill explicitly eliminates county contributions to the Program for Medically Handicapped Children, which restricts funding for a public health initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Mental Health

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introduced · Ohio · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 977: Exempt sales of aircraft to nonresidents from sales tax

HB 977 proposes to exempt the sale of aircraft to nonresidents from Ohio's sales tax. Currently, the state imposes a 5.75% tax on retail sales of aircraft, but this bill would create a specific exception for transactions where the buyer does not reside in Ohio. The legislation amends existing state tax codes to remove this particular charge while leaving other sales tax rules for aircraft and general retail items unchanged. This change would directly affect aircraft dealers and private buyers who are purchasing planes for use outside of the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts aircraft sales to nonresidents from sales tax, generating revenue retention for the state by preventing tax leakage on out-of-state transactions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jul 21, 2026

SB 464: Allow a tax credit for compensation to skilled trades instructors

To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5747.053 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for compensation paid to skilled trades instructors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a refundable tax credit for skilled trades instructors, providing direct financial relief and funding support for education and workforce development programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credits for skilled trades instructors, directly supporting educators and expanding vocational training access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to compensate skilled trades instructors, enhancing workforce development and employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Career & Technical Education Teachers Apprenticeships

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introduced · Ohio · House Jul 22, 2026

HB 981: Regards income tax levied in joint economic development district

HB 981 amends state laws to allow local governments to create joint economic development districts where they can levy income taxes on businesses and employees operating within those areas. The bill defines specific rules for forming these districts, such as requiring the participating areas to be geographically connected and ensuring that no residents live inside the district boundaries. It also establishes how different local governments can share costs and revenue generated from these taxes to fund improvements and services. Additionally, the legislation clarifies which types of entities and individuals are considered businesses or owners for tax purposes and sets standards for what counts as mixed-use development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables local governments to levy income taxes within economic development districts, increasing revenue for fiscal management and funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development Local Government

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introduced · Ohio · House Jul 28, 2026

HB 982: Enact the Ohio Business Investment Act

To enact section 9.71 of the Revised Code to disallow companies associated with certain foreign countries from receiving state or local economic incentives and to name this act the Ohio Business Investment Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restricts economic incentives for foreign entities, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting state budget resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jul 13, 2026

SB 463: Regards threat assessment team, behavioral threat assessment plan

To amend sections 3313.669, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 5502.263 and to enact section 5502.264 of the Revised Code regarding threat assessment teams and model behavioral threat assessment plans and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates an appropriation to fund threat assessment teams and behavioral plans, directly increasing state spending for education safety.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes threat assessment teams and behavioral plans to enhance student safety and support educators in managing school environments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Safety Student Health Testing & Assessment

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 460: Exempt from property tax fencing surrounding oil, gas well pads

SB 460 proposes to exempt required fencing around oil and gas well pads from property taxes. This change directly affects landowners and operators who must install specific fencing as part of drilling permits. The bill creates a new tax exemption section that applies to tax years ending on or after the law takes effect. By removing the tax burden on this specific fencing, the legislation aims to reduce costs associated with compliance for energy development projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by exempting specific fencing from property taxes, reducing compliance costs for energy projects.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reduces costs for oil and gas development by exempting fencing from property taxes, facilitating energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Oil & Gas

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 462: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enacts tax incentives for education partnerships, aligning with indicators for supporting taxation by providing tax relief to promote economic development and education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax incentives for partnerships between higher education and private employers, aiming to strengthen economic ties and support educational institutions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Higher Education Tags Economic Development

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