Transportation

in committee · Ohio · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 221: Create the Equality Ohio license plate

SB 221 creates a new "Equality Ohio" specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers. The bill amends vehicle registration laws (sections 4501.21 and 4503.59 of the Revised Code) to allow residents to choose this plate design when registering or renewing their vehicle. This plate directly affects Ohio drivers who opt to purchase it, with the revenue generated typically supporting related initiatives (though the bill's abstract does not specify fund allocation). The measure is procedural, establishing a new plate design without changing broader policy or mandating its use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 221 creates a new specialty license plate, which typically generates revenue through fees, thus contributing to state funds or supporting related initiatives.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill amends vehicle registration laws to create a new license plate option, directly affecting vehicle regulations which are part of transportation policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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signed · Ohio · House Sep 30, 2025

HB 50: Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway

To enact section 5533.106 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Darke County as the "PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 47 as a memorial highway, directly affecting and utilizing existing road infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway for PFC John Wayne Richard, directly recognizing a veteran's service, which falls under the 'recognition' aspect of the Veterans topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 216: Designate Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway.

To enact section 5534.921 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 7 in Mahoning County as the "Clarence "Sonny" Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of State Route 7, a highway, as a memorial. This is a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 450: Grant accessible parking privileges to pregnant women

To amend sections 4503.44 and 4511.69 of the Revised Code to create a removable windshield placard that grants accessible parking privileges to pregnant women.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants accessible parking to pregnant women, improving their physical access and convenience, which supports their well-being during a health condition.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly amends vehicle regulations (parking privileges) to enhance accessibility within the transportation system, which supports the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 151: Allocate state revenue surplus to fund road and bridge projects

To amend section 131.44 and to enact section 5501.62 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 755.30 of H.B. 33 of the 135th General Assembly to codify it as section 5501.61 of the Revised Code to allocate a portion of any state revenue surplus to a program that funds certain road and bridge projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allocates state revenue surplus to fund projects, directly involving state budget, appropriations, and government spending, which aligns with supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 151 allocates state revenue surplus to fund road and bridge projects, directly advancing and funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 131: Clarify compensatory damages for damaged vehicles

SB 131 clarifies how courts calculate compensatory damages for damaged vehicles in personal injury lawsuits. It requires courts to base vehicle damage awards on the difference between pre- and post-damage market value, repair costs (if lower than the value difference), loss of use during repairs, or salvage value for non-repairable vehicles. The bill also caps noneconomic damages (like pain and suffering) at $250,000 or three times the economic loss (max $350,000 per plaintiff, $500,000 per accident), with no cap for severe injuries like permanent deformity or loss of bodily function. This directly affects car accident victims seeking compensation for vehicle damage and related losses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies compensatory damages for damaged vehicles, strengthening the legal and financial framework for motor vehicles within the transportation system.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 416: Designate Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.448 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of United States Route 6 in Lorain County as the "Police Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors a fallen police officer, an act that symbolically strengthens recognition and respect for law enforcement, a key component of the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly concerns a transportation asset (a highway) by formally designating a portion of it. This act of formal recognition within the transportation system can be seen as a form of 'advancing' or 'strengthening' the administrative and s...75% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Roads & Highways

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 54: Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium

To amend sections 154.01, 717.02, 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.031, 4511.09, 4511.091, 4511.092, 4511.094, 4511.11, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.18, 4511.204, 4511.211, 4511.214, 4511.432, 4511.46, 4511.48, 4511.512, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.64, 4511.65, 4511.68, 4511.701, 4511.712, 4519.401, 5501.20, 5513.01, 5515.01, 5515.02, 5515.99, 5517.02, 5517.021, 5525.03, 5525.04, 5525.08, 5525.14, and 5571.01; to enact sections 4511.15, 5515.09, 5515.10, 5517.012, 5517.06, and 5525.141; and to repeal sections 4511.351 and 4511.491 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for programs related to transportation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of those programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation,' directly involving state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium', directly funding the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 9: Replace interstate construction requirement with a traffic study

To repeal section 5501.60 of the Revised Code to replace the requirement that the Department of Transportation construct certain interstate interchanges with a traffic congestion study.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReplacing a construction mandate with a study implies a change in government spending and fiscal management, potentially promoting fiscal responsibility by deferring or reassessing a large expenditure.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill replaces a construction mandate with a traffic congestion study, indicating a shift towards data-driven planning to address transportation needs.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 281: Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system

To amend section 306.04 of the Revised Code to authorize a board of county commissioners, on its own behalf, to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill authorizes county commissioners to award franchises for public transit systems, which directly facilitates the operation and potential expansion of public transit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Tags Local Government

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