Budget & Taxes

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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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 540: Require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation orgs

To enact section 5709.122 of the Revised Code to require payments in lieu of taxes from conservation organizations with significant holdings of tax-exempt land.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill requires payments in lieu of taxes from tax-exempt land, which would increase revenue for state or local budgets, aligning with supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires payments in lieu of taxes to local governments, which could increase overall revenue, a portion of which often funds local K-12 schools.65% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentThe bill requires payments from conservation organizations, potentially limiting their financial resources for environmental protection and conservation efforts.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 391: Require tax rate as a true value percentage on tax bills, ballots

To amend sections 323.131 and 4503.06 and to enact section 5705.171 of the Revised Code to require tax rates to be expressed as a percentage of true value on tax bills and ballot language.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes transparency in taxation by requiring tax rates to be expressed as a true value percentage, enhancing public understanding and fiscal responsibility.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 124: Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies

HB 124 changes how local governments conduct property tax assessment studies that compare tax assessments to actual property sales prices. It modifies three specific sections of state law (5715.012, 5715.251, and 5715.26) to adjust the process for these studies. The bill directly affects county auditors and local tax authorities responsible for performing these assessments. The key change simplifies or updates the procedural steps for completing these studies, without altering tax rates or property values themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 124 modifies procedural steps for property tax assessment studies, aiming to simplify or update them, which supports efficient fiscal management and tax administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 186: Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, providing tax relief for property owners.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits future increases, directly restricting a key funding source for education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 186 authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, which can make housing more affordable for property owners.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding Property Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses

HB 297 amends Ohio law to increase the maximum amount a county can provide to military and veterans organizations for Memorial Day expenses. The bill raises the funding cap under Section 307.66 of the Revised Code, allowing counties to allocate more public funds toward these events. This directly affects county governments and the military/veterans groups that receive these funds for Memorial Day observances. The change is a straightforward adjustment to existing funding limits, with no new requirements or programs created.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 297 increases the maximum amount of public funds counties can allocate for Memorial Day expenses, directly affecting government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 297 increases the maximum funding counties can provide to military and veterans organizations for Memorial Day expenses, directly supporting veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition