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HB 137 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

Summary
To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Oct 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025
Introduced
Reported - Amended
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Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brian Lorenz
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