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HB 355 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Increase vote threshold for local taxes subject to voter approval

Summary
To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the vote threshold for local taxes, making it harder for local governments to raise revenue, thereby restricting their fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases voter approval threshold for local taxes, making it harder for school districts to pass levies and secure funding for operations and facilities, as evidenced by the amendment of section 3318.06 (School Facilities Law).88% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreasing the approval threshold for local taxes could make it harder for communities to fund housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, or related infrastructure.65% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill increases the voter approval threshold for local taxes, including those under Chapter 4504 (Local Motor Vehicle License Tax), making it harder to fund transportation infrastructure and services.88% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Last action Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025
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2 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Angie King
Angie King
RRepublican
OH
84
P
Photo of David Thomas
David Thomas
RRepublican
OH
65
Co
Photo of Beth Lear
Beth Lear
RRepublican
OH
61
Co
Photo of Diane Mullins
Diane Mullins
RRepublican
OH
47
Co
Photo of Jennifer Gross
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
OH
45
Co
Photo of Johnathan Newman
Johnathan Newman
RRepublican
OH
80
Co
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
RRepublican
OH
92
Co
Photo of Sarah Fowler Arthur
Sarah Fowler Arthur
RRepublican
OH
99