Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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 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 · 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 · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 275: Designate Deputy Sheriff Daniel Kin Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.444 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 53 in Wyandot County as the "Deputy Sheriff Daniel Kin Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a State Route, a component of transportation infrastructure, which is a direct policy action within the transportation domain and does not restrict or weaken it.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 494: Designate Road Traffic Victims Day of Remembrance

HB 494 designates the third Sunday in November each year as "Road Traffic Victims Day of Remembrance" under Ohio law. This commemorative resolution honors individuals killed or injured in road traffic incidents. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but establishes an annual observance to recognize traffic victims. The bill's sole provision is the formal designation of this date for public remembrance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 494 designates a day to remember road traffic victims, implicitly raising awareness for transportation safety, which supports enhancing safety within the transportation topic.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 31: 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 & TaxesThe bill replaces a costly interstate construction requirement with a traffic study, likely reducing immediate government spending and promoting fiscal management.80% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill repeals a requirement for the Department of Transportation to construct interstate interchanges, replacing it with a study. This limits mandated infrastructure development.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 385: Designate PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.668 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill formally designates a portion of a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, directly interacting with and recognizing existing transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of a PFC, directly recognizing a veteran's service and contributing to their public recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 580: Designate PFC Francis Guillozet Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.857 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 47 in Shelby County as the "PFC Francis Guillozet Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a state route as a memorial highway, an administrative action that pertains to and utilizes existing transportation infrastructure without restriction.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway for PFC Francis Guillozet, directly recognizing a veteran's service, which aligns with the 'recognition' aspect of the Veterans topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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