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HB 540 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation orgs

Summary
To enact section 5709.122 of the Revised Code to require payments in lieu of taxes from conservation organizations with significant holdings of tax-exempt land.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill requires payments in lieu of taxes from tax-exempt land, which would increase revenue for state or local budgets, aligning with supporting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires payments in lieu of taxes to local governments, which could increase overall revenue, a portion of which often funds local K-12 schools.65% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentThe bill requires payments from conservation organizations, potentially limiting their financial resources for environmental protection and conservation efforts.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Oct 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of David Thomas
David Thomas
RRepublican
OH
65
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Photo of Justin Pizzulli
Justin Pizzulli
RRepublican
OH
90