To amend sections 2913.02, 2913.51, 4737.012, 4737.04, 4737.041, 4737.043, 4737.045, 4737.99, 4738.03, 4738.07, 4738.12, 4745.01, and 4775.09 and to enact sections 4737.046 and 4737.98 of the Revised Code regarding the sale of used catalytic converters.
To enact sections 4933.51, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.57, and 4933.59 of the Revised Code to regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations.
To enact sections 1509.71, 1509.72, 1509.73, 1509.75, 1509.76, 1509.77, 1509.79, 5301.57, 5301.58, 5301.59, and 5301.60 of the Revised Code to establish a process to regulate carbon capture and storage technologies and the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide for long-term storage.
This resolution from the Ohio General Assembly urges Congress to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to speed up the construction of new energy infrastructure. It specifically calls for changes to laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act to reduce delays that currently hinder projects such as power lines, pipelines, and generation facilities. The bill also requests better timelines and data for federal agencies and suggests limiting the use of courts to block projects. While the resolution does not create new laws itself, it formally asks federal lawmakers to prioritize legislation that would make it faster and cheaper to build domestic energy systems.
To urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to bring clean water, enhanced fish and aquatic wildlife, economic benefits, expanded recreation opportunities, and public health protections to Ohio.
This bill creates the Adopt a Trail Program to allow volunteer groups to help maintain and improve trails on state-owned land. Under the program, approved volunteer groups can perform tasks such as spring cleanup, litter collection, accessibility improvements, and trail maintenance after applying to and receiving approval from the state division of parks and watercraft. The program requires volunteer groups to commit for at least two years, ensures all participants are at least eighteen years old, and prohibits activities that would reduce state employee hours or violate labor agreements.
SB 152 amends Ohio Revised Code sections to permit licensed wild animal rehabilitation facilities to obtain a limited license for administering euthanasia drugs. This change directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers that care for injured or orphaned native animals, allowing them to legally access euthanasia drugs under specific regulatory conditions. The bill modifies existing licensing provisions to create a streamlined process for these facilities, ensuring compliance with state veterinary and animal welfare standards.
To amend sections 3781.06, 3781.061, and 5713.30 of the Revised Code relating to temporary greenhouses and building codes, to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program, to codify certain property tax requirements for agricultural land, and to make an appropriation.
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.
To amend section 4929.02 and to enact sections 4929.51, 4929.52, 4929.53, 4929.55, 4929.57, and 4929.59 of the Revised Code to allow for competitive retail natural gas service suppliers to offer carbon offsets to customers.
