Budget & Taxes (Local Government)

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 355: Increase vote threshold for local taxes subject to voter approval

To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the vote threshold for local taxes, making it harder for local governments to raise revenue, thereby restricting their fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases voter approval threshold for local taxes, making it harder for school districts to pass levies and secure funding for operations and facilities, as evidenced by the amendment of section 3318.06 (School Facilities Law).88% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreasing the approval threshold for local taxes could make it harder for communities to fund housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, or related infrastructure.65% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill increases the voter approval threshold for local taxes, including those under Chapter 4504 (Local Motor Vehicle License Tax), making it harder to fund transportation infrastructure and services.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 421: Enact Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy–Act II: Arresting Inside Millage

To enact sections 5705.262 and 5705.263 of the Revised Code to allow electors to reduce unvoted property taxes by initiative and to name this act the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy – Act Two: Arresting Inside Millage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill allows electors to reduce unvoted property taxes, directly limiting government revenue and thus restricting fiscal capacity within the Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill allows electors to reduce property taxes, a primary funding source for K-12 schools, potentially cutting education funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill allows electors to reduce property taxes, which directly lowers the cost of homeownership and can increase housing affordability for property owners.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 466: Require certain approval before subdivision levies a property tax

To amend sections 511.27, 511.28, 1545.041, 1545.21, 3709.29, 5705.23, and 5705.34 and to enact sections 511.271, 1545.212, and 5705.171 of the Revised Code to require certain subdivisions to obtain the approval of the body that created the subdivision before levying a property tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill requires approval before certain subdivisions can levy a property tax, enhancing oversight and accountability in taxation and promoting fiscal responsibility.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 520: Establish Blue Ribbon Comm. in each county to improve efficiency

To establish and convene a Blue Ribbon Committee in each county to review and assess each taxing unit within the county and each county program or department to identify duplication of services and generally to streamline and improve county efficiency and effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes committees to review taxing units and county programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness, promoting fiscal responsibility and better fiscal management.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Local Government

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 503: Regards voter approval of municipal income tax reciprocity credit

To amend section 718.04 and to enact section 718.041 of the Revised Code to require voter approval to modify a municipal income tax reciprocity credit and to allow a voter initiative to authorize, modify, or repeal such a credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill strengthens fiscal management and accountability by requiring voter approval for municipal income tax reciprocity credit changes, empowering citizens in tax policy.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tags Local Government

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