Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 880: Reimburse teacher stipends for science of reading education

HB 880 allocates $1,105,400 from the state treasury to reimburse school districts, community schools, and STEM schools for stipends paid to teachers. This funding is specifically intended to cover costs associated with professional development in the science of reading and evidence-based literacy instruction. The money will be transferred to the Literacy Improvement Fund to ensure these educational programs can continue without financial burden on local schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.1M from state treasury to fund teacher stipends for literacy education, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funding to reimburse teachers for professional development in literacy instruction, directly supporting educators and enhancing student education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 901: Enact Amya's Law for Child Access Prevention

To amend sections 2923.11, 5739.01, 5739.02, 5739.03, 5739.17, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 2923.26, 2923.27, 3701.982, and 5747.74 of the Revised Code to enact Amya's Law for Child Access Prevention to provide for the safe storage of firearms, to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the purchase of secure storage and safety devices, and to exempt such devices from sales and use tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a nonrefundable income tax credit and exempts safety devices from sales tax, offering direct fiscal relief to taxpayers.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enacts child access prevention laws to reduce firearm accidents and crimes, directly strengthening public safety and crime prevention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 909: Enact the Keep Every Home Safe Act

To amend sections 3301.12, 5502.63, 5747.08, and 5747.98 and to enact sections 2923.1215, 2923.1216, 3901.97, 5502.621, and 5747.74 of the Revised Code to require secure storage of firearms, to authorize income tax credits, to name this act the Keep Every Home Safe Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes income tax credits and makes an appropriation to fund firearm storage requirements, directly advancing the budget and taxation topic.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates secure firearm storage to prevent accidents and reduce gun violence, directly advancing public safety and crime prevention within the criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Income Tax Firearms

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 447: Exempt sales of aircraft to nonresidents from sales tax

This bill proposes to exempt sales of aircraft to nonresidents from Ohio's sales tax. It directly affects private aircraft dealers and out-of-state buyers who are purchasing planes within the state. The change would remove the requirement for these specific transactions to pay the standard five and three-fourths percent tax. This adjustment aims to align the treatment of aircraft sales with other similar exemptions for nonresident purchases of vehicles and watercraft.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts aircraft sales tax for nonresidents, aligning with existing vehicle/watercraft exemptions and reducing regulatory burden on dealers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 900: Create Office of Violence Prevention in the Department of Health

To enact sections 3701.147 and 3701.148 of the Revised Code to create the Office of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly includes an appropriation to fund a new Office of Violence Prevention, indicating support for government spending on public health and safety.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a new Office of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health and includes an appropriation, directly strengthening public health infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 850: Temporarily reduce motor fuel tax rates

HB 850 proposes to temporarily lower the state tax on gasoline and other motor fuels to help address rising fuel prices. Under this bill, the tax on each gallon of gasoline would be reduced to 19.25 cents, while taxes on compressed natural gas and other fuels would drop to 23.5 cents. The revenue collected during this period would still be distributed according to existing rules, but the specific dollar amounts allocated for certain purposes would be cut in half. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to make these changes take effect immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill lowers motor fuel taxes to address rising prices, providing direct tax relief to consumers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill lowers motor fuel taxes to reduce costs for drivers and address rising fuel prices, facilitating transportation use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Transportation Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 889: Authorize income tax credit for fertility treatment expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for fertility treatment expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for fertility treatment, providing tax relief and advancing the goal of reducing tax burdens on families.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides a tax credit for fertility treatment expenses, directly increasing financial access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 882: Allow unclaimed funds to temp. cover delinquent property taxes

To enact section 5721.51 of the Revised Code to allow local governments to request unclaimed funds to temporarily cover the revenue lost from delinquent property taxes and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows unclaimed funds to temporarily cover delinquent property taxes, protecting local government revenue and fiscal stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 883: Regards Medicaid coverage for treatment in place provided by EMS

To enact section 5164.97 of the Revised Code regarding Medicaid coverage for treatment in place services provided by EMS organizations, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates Medicaid coverage and includes an appropriation, directly funding essential public safety and health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage for EMS treatment in place services, increasing access and funding for healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 925: Allow area agency on aging to couple certain housing tax credits

To amend sections 149.311 and 175.16 of the Revised Code to allow area agencies on aging to couple the state historic rehabilitation and low-income housing tax credits and require a minimum price for low-income housing tax credits transferred by area agencies on aging.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows agencies to couple tax credits, increasing funding availability for aging services and affordable housing.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables area agencies on aging to couple tax credits, directly funding and expanding low-income housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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