Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 394: Enact the Student Choice Grant Program

This bill establishes the Student Choice Grant Program by creating a new section (3333.27) in Ohio's Revised Code and includes funding through an appropriation. It directly affects eligible students in Ohio by providing financial assistance for educational expenses, though the abstract does not specify qualifying criteria or program administration details. The key mechanism is the creation of a state-funded grant program, but the provided context lacks specifics on eligibility, funding amounts, or distribution processes. No further details about who qualifies or how grants would operate are included in the abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes funding through an appropriation for a new state-funded grant program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 394 establishes the Student Choice Grant Program, providing financial assistance for educational expenses to eligible students, thus expanding educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 225: Phase out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities

To amend sections 4111.06, 4111.14, 5122.28, 5123.022, 5123.023, 5123.87, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 3304.45, 4111.061, 5747.87, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to phase out the subminimum wage for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, to authorize a tax credit for purchases made from nonprofit corporations that hire such individuals, and to name this act the Ohio Employment First and Greater Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly authorizes a tax credit, which is a fiscal mechanism designed to incentivize and support purchases from nonprofits employing individuals with disabilities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill aims to phase out subminimum wages for individuals with physical or mental disabilities, which supports their economic well-being and, by extension, their overall health and mental health outcomes.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPhasing out subminimum wages increases income for individuals with disabilities, indirectly improving their ability to afford housing and reducing housing insecurity.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill phases out subminimum wages for individuals with disabilities, directly increasing wages and protecting employment standards for this worker group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill phases out subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities, which would positively impact veterans with disabilities by promoting fair wages and employment.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Minimum Wage Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 156: Authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.068, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes, which provides tax relief, aligning with indicators for 'support' for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a property tax freeze for owner-occupied homes, directly supporting housing affordability by stabilizing costs for homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 279: Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, directly impacting taxation and providing tax relief, a key aspect of fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill provides an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which supports individuals providing health services and care, thereby advancing the topic of Healthcare.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill offers a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, indirectly supporting workers by alleviating financial burdens and potentially improving employment stability for caregivers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 17: Regards tax classification of certain storage condominiums

HB 17 changes how certain storage condominiums are taxed by classifying them as residential property for tax purposes, directly affecting owners of these properties who would pay lower residential tax rates instead of higher commercial rates. The bill defines a qualifying "storage condominium" as real property owned solely by individuals, with units dedicated to storing vehicles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, or household items, and shared ownership in common areas. County auditors must classify these properties as residential under the new rules, but this reclassification applies only to tax reductions under Section 319.301 of the Revised Code and does not affect other property classifications. The bill repeals a previous tax code section and requires the tax commissioner to adopt rules for implementation. This is a concrete policy change to adjust tax treatment, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 17 provides tax relief for individuals by reclassifying storage condominiums as residential property, leading to lower tax rates, which aligns with 'provides tax relief' indicator.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReclassifies storage condominiums as residential for tax purposes, reducing costs for individual property owners, which supports property rights within the housing topic.65% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 18, 2025

SB 317: Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

To amend section 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in the state treasury to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research and to authorize voluntary contributions to the fund, including when registering motor vehicles or filing state income tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new fund in the state treasury and authorizes voluntary contributions via state income tax returns, directly impacting state fiscal management and funding for a specific program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund to support hospitals conducting pediatric cancer research, directly increasing funding for a specific healthcare area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Children's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 138: Authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts

To enact sections 1787.01, 1787.02, 1787.03, 1787.04, 1787.05, 1787.06, 1787.07, 1787.08, 1787.09, 1787.10, 1787.11, 1787.12, and 1787.13 of the Revised Code to authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts and the levying of assessments therein.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes the creation of tourism promotion districts and the levying of assessments, establishing a new revenue mechanism for economic development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 137: Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 18, 2025

HB 188: Create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership

HB 188 establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, a state-funded initiative to strengthen economic ties between Ohio and Israel. It directly affects Ohio businesses, universities, and innovation hubs seeking collaboration opportunities with Israeli companies. The bill creates a dedicated partnership program under Ohio law and allocates state funding to support joint research, trade missions, and business development activities. This is a concrete policy change that formalizes a new state mechanism for international economic engagement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 188 is a state-funded initiative that allocates state funding for a new partnership, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly affects Ohio universities by supporting collaboration opportunities and joint research, strengthening higher education's role in innovation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 188 establishes and funds an 'Innovation Partnership' with Israel, supporting joint research and business development, which will advance the technology sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 181: Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes

To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 1514.11, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 1514.99, 1563.11, and 5749.02 and to enact sections 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, 1514.71, and 1514.72 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for the underground mining of limestone and dolomite and to increase certain severance tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states it will 'increase severance taxes,' directly impacting state revenue and fiscal management, thus advancing the 'Budget & Taxes' topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill increases severance taxes on mining and establishes regulations for underground mining, which can help manage the environmental impact of resource extraction.80% confidence

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