HB 419 creates a new specialty license plate in Ohio titled "Save22." This bill amends specific sections of the Revised Code to establish the plate's design and administrative process. Ohio residents who purchase this plate will contribute a portion of the fee to support the cause or organization associated with "Save22." The legislation directly affects vehicle owners choosing this specialty plate option, with no additional policy changes beyond plate creation.
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.
SB 97 increases penalties for drivers who fail to yield to funeral processions in Ohio. It requires funeral processions to have vehicles with headlights on and visible purple/white or orange/white pennants, and mandates that all drivers must yield to these processions. The bill doubles the standard fine for violations, with penalties escalating to a misdemeanor for repeat offenses within one year. This change specifically affects drivers who do not yield, not the processions themselves, and only modifies existing traffic fines without altering procession rules.
HB 159 creates a state grant program to help Ohio manufacturers adopt new manufacturing technologies. The bill establishes this program under Ohio law (section 122.162 of the Revised Code) and allocates state funds to support it. This program directly affects Ohio-based manufacturers who apply for and receive grants to upgrade their technology capabilities. The key mechanism is providing financial assistance for technology adoption, with funding secured through the state budget.
HB 59 requires all occupational licensing boards (like those for nurses, electricians, or contractors) to undergo regular reviews to determine if they still serve a public need. Each board must submit detailed reports on their purpose, costs, staffing, and effectiveness, and then prove to legislative committees that their regulation is necessary for public safety, not duplicative, and not unduly restrictive. Committees must evaluate boards using 23 specific criteria, including whether less restrictive alternatives exist or if the board serves private interests. This law directly affects every state occupational licensing board by shifting the burden to demonstrate continued necessity, rather than assuming boards should remain in place. The goal is to eliminate unnecessary regulations that could increase costs or hinder economic activity.
To enact section 4141.433 of the Revised Code to establish legislative oversight of executive action regarding voluntary federal unemployment compensation programs.
To amend sections 145.47, 742.31, 3307.27, 3309.47, 4117.08, and 5505.15 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from paying employee contributions to a state retirement system.
To enact section 5101.548 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Job and Family Services to seek permission to exclude certain items from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
SB 45 would amend Ohio Revised Code section 6117.02 to expand eligibility for discounted sewer rates or charges in county sewer districts. Currently, certain property owners may not qualify for these discounts, but this bill would broaden the criteria to include more residents and businesses connected to county sewer systems. The bill does not alter existing rules for setting standard sewer rates, connection fees, or penalties for late payments. It directly affects property owners who currently do not qualify for discounts but would meet the expanded eligibility under this legislation.
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HB 412 allows Ohio villages to contract directly with their county prosecutor for legal services instead of maintaining their own legal staff. This directly affects villages seeking cost-effective legal representation and county prosecutors offering those services. The bill amends Revised Code sections 309.09 and 733.48 to establish a formal process for these contracts. The change provides villages with a practical option to access legal expertise through existing county resources.
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