To enact section 125.848 of the Revised Code to prohibit a state agency from generally providing free charging at an electric vehicle charging station.
To enact section 4506.26 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Public Safety to reimburse a county, township, or township trustee for a township trustee's commercial driver's license training.
To amend sections 4925.02, 4925.03, 4925.04, and 4925.07 and to enact sections 4925.11, 4925.12, and 4925.99 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing transportation network companies and to name this act the Rideshare Sexual Assault Prevention Act.
To amend sections 307.203, 5589.20, 5589.22, 5589.23, 5589.24, and 5589.99; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 5589.20 (5589.40), 5589.22 (5589.42), 5589.23 (5589.43), and 5589.24 (5589.44); to enact section 5589.41; and to repeal sections 5589.21 and 5589.211 of the Revised Code to create designated access routes across railroads for emergency vehicles.
This bill ratifies the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact, a formal agreement designed to coordinate passenger rail development across multiple Midwestern states. It establishes a new Commission composed of state governors, private sector representatives, and legislators to advocate for funding, create long-term high-speed rail plans, and foster partnerships between governments and the rail industry. The Commission will be funded through equal contributions from member states and has the authority to conduct research, hire staff, and oversee specific rail projects upon request. By enacting this compact into state law, Ohio joins other Midwestern states in a unified effort to improve intercity passenger rail service and integrate it into national transportation strategies.
This bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 70 in Franklin County as the "Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway." The affected portion includes the westbound and eastbound lanes between the Main Street/Bexley exit and the Miller Avenue/Kelton Avenue exit. If passed, the director of transportation is authorized to place physical markers along the road to display this new name. The legislation serves as a commemorative measure rather than a change to traffic laws or funding.
To amend sections 151.01, 151.08, 164.03, 164.08, 3318.042, 3318.49, 3343.05, 5751.02, and 5751.20 and to enact sections 3318.33 and 3343.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 357.09, 357.15, 357.16, 357.24, 357.28, 357.34, 357.36, 371.10, 371.20, 373.10, 373.15, 387.10, and 387.13 of H.B. 730 of the 136th General Assembly and Section 200.30 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly as subsequently amended to make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, and to declare an emergency.
To amend sections 4506.07, 4506.11, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar to include an identifying symbol on a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or state identification card for individuals with certain disabilities, if requested.
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.
HB 948 updates Ohio laws to improve electric bicycle safety by requiring driver's license exams to include knowledge of how to operate vehicles near electric bicycles. The bill also allows individuals who complete an approved motorcycle safety course within the last 60 days to skip the practical riding test for their endorsement. Additionally, it clarifies that a motorcycle endorsement permits the owner to operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. These changes aim to standardize testing procedures and promote education for riders and drivers alike.
