To confirm the appointment of James Tressel as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in accordance with Section 17a of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
To amend sections 5739.02, 5747.01, and 5747.025 of the Revised Code to authorize tax incentives for conceived children and certain child care items and to name this act the Strategic Tax Opportunities for Raising Kids (STORK) Act.
Maddy summaryHB 39 would amend Ohio's tax code (section 5747.01) to allow taxpayers to deduct overtime wages from their state taxable income, similar to regular wages. This change would directly affect Ohio residents who earn overtime pay, such as hourly workers, by reducing their taxable income for state income tax purposes. The bill modifies existing tax provisions to explicitly include overtime wages under the deduction for "wages and salaries" previously only applied to base pay. It does not change tax rates or create new credits, but expands the scope of deductible income under current Ohio tax law. The bill is currently pending in committee after introduction on February 3, 2025.
Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Ohio's state constitution that establishes a fundamental right for residents to hunt and fish using traditional methods. This right would be subject only to laws and rules enacted by the Ohio General Assembly for wildlife conservation, management, and preserving hunting/fishing opportunities. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election and would not override existing trespass or property laws. If passed, it would make hunting and fishing a constitutionally protected activity and the preferred method for managing wildlife in Ohio.
To amend sections 9.63, 4501.06, 5747.50, 5747.502, 5747.51, and 5747.53 and to enact sections 9.631, 9.632, 9.633, and 5747.504 of the Revised Code to require state and local authorities to cooperate with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws, to prescribe funding reductions for noncompliance, to name this act the Protecting Ohio Communities Act, and to declare an emergency.
Maddy summaryHB 30 would replace Ohio's current progressive income tax structure with a single flat tax rate of 2.75% over two years. It directly affects all Ohio residents and businesses earning income in the state, including individuals, trusts, and estates. The bill eliminates current tax brackets (like the $26,050 threshold for lower rates) and sets a uniform 2.75% tax on all taxable income, regardless of earnings level. This change aims to simplify tax filing and provide uniformity, though it would reduce tax revenue for the state compared to the current system. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced February 2025) and has not yet been voted on.
To enact sections 6120.01, 6120.02, 6120.03, 6120.031, 6120.032, 6120.033, 6120.04, 6120.05, 6120.06, 6120.07, 6120.08, 6120.09, 6120.10, 6120.11, 6120.12, 6120.13, 6120.14, 6120.15, 6120.16, 6120.17, 6120.18, and 6120.19 of the Revised Code to allow for the creation of water improvement districts.
To amend section 3301.0714 and to enact sections 107.26, 2965.01, 2965.02, 3301.0717, 5101.546, 5107.101, and 5162.138 of the Revised Code to require certain agencies to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of persons with whom they come into contact.
To enact section 3792.08 of the Revised Code regarding prescribing, dispensing, and administering drugs and to name this act the Jeff, Dave, and Angie Patient Right to Try Act.
To amend sections 106.02, 106.023, 106.024, 111.15, 119.03, and 119.04 and to enact sections 106.025, 106.026, 106.033, 106.10, 121.96, and 126.04 of the Revised Code to require legislative approval of administrative rules and other regulatory actions under specified conditions, to allow a JCARR chairperson to request a third-party fiscal analysis of a rule, and to require state agencies to publicly post policy documents.
