Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 720: Regards non-private endowment funds, tax-exempt organizations

To amend sections 117.30, 117.36, and 1715.51 and to enact sections 117.281, 1715.60, 1715.61, 1715.62, 1715.63, 1715.64, 1715.65, 1715.66, 1715.67, 1715.68, 1715.69, 1715.70, and 1715.71 of the Revised Code to establish standards for transparency and oversight of non-private endowment funds and to permit the state to recover public money provided to tax-exempt organizations that fail to comply with federal tax regulation and reporting law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes oversight to recover public funds from non-compliant tax-exempt orgs, promoting fiscal responsibility and preventing misuse of public money.92% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 359: Modify tax enforcement authority and sales tax exemption

To amend sections 323.121, 323.132, 323.31, 718.08, 718.27, 718.88, 718.89, 4503.06, 5703.42, 5703.52, 5703.60, 5703.70, 5717.01, 5717.011, 5717.02, 5721.011, 5726.21, 5739.02, 5745.04, 5747.09, 5747.15, 5747.43, and 5751.06 and to enact sections 5703.59, 5717.021, and 5739.125 of the Revised Code to modify the tax enforcement authority of the Department of Taxation, municipal tax administrators, county treasurers, and the Board of Tax Appeals and to modify a sales tax exemption for automated car wash services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax enforcement authority and sales tax exemptions, strengthening tax administration and fiscal management per its summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 671: Regards school districts that challenge foundation funding

To enact section 3317.50 of the Revised Code regarding school districts that bring a legal action against the state challenging the calculation and distribution of foundation funding and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school foundation funding, directly advancing education budget allocation per Revised Code section 3317.50.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses legal challenges to foundation funding, ensuring stable distribution via appropriation, aligning with education funding protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 673: Expand statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, and 5747.85 of the Revised Code to expand the statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit to all tax levies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for homeowners, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SJR 9: CA: Eliminate prohibition against taxing food and beverages

Proposing to repeal Section 13 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to no longer prohibit wholesale excise taxation of food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals constitutional ban on taxing food/beverages, enabling new tax revenue for state budget without specifying tax burden distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 358: Create the Blackout license plate

SB 358 creates a special "Blackout" license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. It allows owners of standard vehicles to apply for this plate, which features a black background with white letters instead of the usual design, excluding the "BIRTHPLACE OF AVIATION" slogan and county identification stickers. Applicants must pay standard registration fees plus a $10 administrative fee and a $20 plate fee, with both fees deposited into the state highway safety fund. This bill directly affects Ohio drivers who choose this specific plate design, with no broader policy changes beyond the plate specifications and associated fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates $30 additional fees (admin + plate) deposited into highway safety fund, directly funding public safety infrastructure per bill language.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs $10 admin + $20 plate fees to highway safety fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives under Transportation subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 346: Create the 1905 Wright Flyer III license plate

SB 346 creates a specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the 1905 Wright Flyer III aircraft, available to motor vehicle owners who pay an additional fee. Revenue from this plate will be distributed to specific non-profit causes, including breast cancer patient support, autism awareness, cancer research (like the St. Baldrick's Foundation), sickle cell disease services, and scholarships for veterans' children and students. The funds are allocated to designated organizations such as the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, the University of Notre Dame for Ohio residents, and the Ben Morrison memorial fund for mental health scholarships. This bill does not affect standard license plate fees but adds a new plate option with revenue directed to these pre-defined programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new revenue stream via specialty plate fee, directing funds to designated health, veteran, and education causes per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates license plate revenue to cancer research, breast cancer support, and sickle cell disease services - directly funding healthcare-related causes.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates license plate revenue to 'scholarships for veterans' children and students,' directly funding veteran family support through dedicated revenue distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 356: Temporarily increase the amount of the homestead exemptions

SB 356 temporarily doubles the property tax reduction for Ohio homeowners with homestead exemptions during the 2026 tax year. It directly affects homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions by applying the increased reduction entirely to their second-half tax bill. The bill achieves this by multiplying the standard exemption amount by two, without increasing the total tax relief allowed under existing law. This emergency measure aims to provide immediate tax relief to vulnerable Ohio taxpayers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill doubles homestead property tax exemption for 2026, providing immediate tax relief to qualifying homeowners, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income taxpayers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 366: Require some delinquent property tax payments upon lot transfer

To amend sections 317.22 and 319.20 and to enact section 319.204 of the Revised Code to sometimes require payment of delinquent property taxes and assessments when a lot is transferred.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires delinquent property tax payment at lot transfer, ensuring tax revenue collection and promoting fiscal responsibility in local government budgeting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 704: Enact the Promised Land Act

To amend sections 5725.38, 5725.98, 5726.61, 5726.98, 5729.21, 5729.98, 5747.86, and 5747.98 and to enact section 122.841 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable, transferable tax credit for charitable organizations that construct owner-occupied housing and to name this act the Promised Land Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit for charitable housing construction, providing tax relief to organizations promoting affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax credits for charitable orgs building owner-occupied housing, directly funding affordable housing development through economic incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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