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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 122: Create tax credit for employers providing organ donors paid leave

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.74 of the Revised Code to create an income tax credit for employers that provide paid leave to organ donors.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates an income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thereby limits funds available for the state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates a tax credit for employers providing paid leave to organ donors, which removes a barrier to organ donation, thereby advancing health services and patient access to life-saving organs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill incentivizes employers to provide paid leave for organ donors, expanding worker benefits and improving employment standards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 116: Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act

To amend sections 301.30, 504.04, 715.013, 718.01, 1315.01, and 5747.01 and to enact sections 101.88, 1352.01, 1352.02, 1352.03, and 1352.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act to address mining, taxation, and regulation of digital assets and digital asset investments by the state retirement systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses the taxation of digital assets, establishing a framework for state revenue and fiscal management in a new economic area.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill enacts the 'Ohio Blockchain Basics Act' to address the mining, taxation, and regulation of digital assets, directly supporting the integration and framework for these technologies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HCR 8: Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent

HCR 8 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to permanently extend the tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It does not change tax law itself but formally requests federal lawmakers to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. The resolution directly affects the state legislature's position and its representatives who may advocate for this stance with federal officials. It has no legal effect on current tax rates or policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill advocates for permanently extending tax cuts, which provides ongoing tax relief, aligning with a 'support' indicator for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 133: Authorize tax credit - small employers with health reimbursement

To amend section 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for small employers that cover their employees with an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue and thus limits the state's fiscal capacity and budget.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill incentivizes small employers to provide health reimbursement arrangements, thereby supporting and expanding access to health insurance coverage for employees.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes small employers to offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, expanding health benefits for employees.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Ohio · Senate May 14, 2025

SCR 5: Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

To urge the President of the United States to support the Ohio Department of Medicaid's request to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Medicaid work requirements, which are typically implemented to reduce government spending and promote fiscal responsibility within the state budget.88% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareThe bill urges support for Medicaid work requirements, which would likely restrict health coverage and limit access for certain recipients, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill supports implementing work requirements for Medicaid, which restricts access to benefits based on employment status, thus limiting benefits for certain recipients.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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