Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 502: Appropriate funds for SNAP, TANF, WIC upon lapse in federal funds

To make an appropriation to continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children contingent upon a lapse in federal funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes an appropriation to fund essential public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC), directly addressing state budgeting and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill funds the WIC program, which provides healthcare referrals and nutrition for vulnerable populations, directly supporting public health. It also funds SNAP, which improves health through nutrition.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill funds public assistance programs (TANF, SNAP, WIC) that provide financial aid and basic needs, improving financial stability and indirectly helping families afford and maintain housing, thus preventing homelessness.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC) that provide a critical safety net for low-income workers and the unemployed, supporting economic stability related to employment and unemployment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 100: Authorize grant program for retailers that sell donated goods

HB 100 creates a temporary grant program for nonprofit retailers (501(c)(3) organizations) that sell donated physical goods. To qualify, retailers must provide job training and employment services for people facing employment barriers like disabilities, homelessness, or criminal history. Eligible retailers can receive grants covering up to 25% of state sales tax revenue from donated goods sales, capped at $1 million per retailer annually. Grants must be used exclusively for job training programs serving disadvantaged workers, with annual reporting to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a grant program funded by state sales tax revenue, representing government spending and appropriation for job training programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 100 funds job training and employment services for people with criminal histories, directly supporting rehabilitation and criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds job training programs for individuals with employment barriers, which expands access to vocational education.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill supports retailers whose core activity of selling donated goods promotes reuse, waste reduction, and resource conservation.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 100 supports programs providing job training and employment services for individuals facing homelessness, which directly addresses a key aspect of the housing topic.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 100 creates a grant program for nonprofits providing job training and employment services for individuals facing employment barriers, directly advancing employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 100 funds job training for people facing employment barriers like disabilities or homelessness, which can include veterans.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget Homelessness Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 93: Create new school financing system with state property, sales tax

To declare the General Assembly's intent to establish a new school financing system that provides a statewide per-pupil funding payment to public and chartered nonpublic schools based on a single statewide property tax and increased state sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly establishes a new school financing system funded by a statewide property tax and increased state sales tax, directly advancing taxation and state spending within the budget.100% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes a new statewide financing system to provide per-pupil funding to public and nonpublic schools, directly supporting education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 151: Allocate state revenue surplus to fund road and bridge projects

To amend section 131.44 and to enact section 5501.62 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 755.30 of H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly to codify it as section 5501.61 of the Revised Code to allocate a portion of any state revenue surplus to a program that funds certain road and bridge projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allocates state revenue surplus to fund projects, directly involving state budget, appropriations, and government spending, which aligns with supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 151 allocates state revenue surplus to fund road and bridge projects, directly advancing and funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SJR 4: CA: Authorize bonds to refund school debt; create education fund

Proposing to enact Section 12 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to conditionally authorize the issuance of state obligations to refund pending school district obligations, to conditionally waive, beginning in 2027, the requirement that schools levy property taxes to pay debt charges on their obligations, and to conditionally authorize a treasury fund that is restricted exclusively to educational purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state obligations for school debt, conditionally waives property taxes for school debt charges (providing tax relief), and creates a treasury fund for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes bonds to refund school debt and creates a treasury fund restricted exclusively to educational purposes, directly funding and strengthening education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 562: Regards food for students with religious dietary restrictions

HB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to help them provide food options that meet students' religious dietary restrictions, such as halal, kosher, or vegetarian needs. The bill directly affects students with these restrictions and school nutrition programs responsible for meal planning. Its key mechanism is a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support the development or expansion of compliant food services. This policy change requires schools to use the funds to improve dietary accommodations, without specifying exact menu requirements. The bill focuses on enabling schools to better serve religious dietary needs through financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts through a specific appropriation, directly impacting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 562 allocates state funding to school districts to provide food options for students with religious dietary restrictions, directly supporting school programs and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 562 allocates funding to school nutrition programs to provide specific dietary options. While for religious accommodation, ensuring proper nutrition for students contributes to public health, a component of the Healthcare topic.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding School Safety Student Health

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