Budget & Taxes

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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 48: Modify tax deductions for 529 plan and ABLE account contributions

HB 48 modifies Ohio's income tax deductions for contributions to 529 college savings plans and ABLE accounts (for people with disabilities). It changes the deduction limits outlined in the Revised Code, affecting Ohio taxpayers who contribute to these accounts. The bill adjusts how much individuals can deduct from their state taxable income for these specific savings contributions. This directly impacts residents using these accounts for education or disability-related expenses. The change alters the state tax benefit structure for these financial tools without altering federal rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill modifies income tax deductions, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management. Such modifications often aim to provide tax relief or refine existing tax benefits.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 48 modifies tax deductions for 529 college savings plans. Changes to these deductions typically aim to incentivize saving for education, thereby expanding financial access to higher education.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modifies tax deductions for ABLE accounts, which help people with disabilities save for expenses, including healthcare, without losing benefits. This supports financial planning for a population with significant healthcare needs.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 28: Eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies

To amend sections 319.301, 319.302, 523.06, 1545.21, 3316.041, 3316.06, 3358.11, 3505.06, 5705.03, 5705.218, 5705.2111, 5705.221, 5705.233, 5705.261, and 5705.412 and to repeal section 5705.192 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority to levy replacement property tax levies.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates the authority to levy replacement property tax levies, directly restricting government's revenue-generating capacity and fiscal tools.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill eliminates the authority for replacement property tax levies, a significant funding source for K-12 schools, potentially defunding or limiting their financial resources.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 28 eliminates the authority to levy replacement property tax levies, which could reduce property tax burdens for homeowners, thereby increasing housing affordability.82% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 7, 2025

HB 14: Incorporate Internal Revenue Code changes into Ohio law

To amend section 5701.11 of the Revised Code to expressly incorporate changes in the Internal Revenue Code since March 15, 2023, into Ohio law and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill incorporates federal tax code changes into state law, which promotes consistency and fiscal responsibility in tax administration.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 24: Relative to travel allowance.

This is a procedural resolution (not substantive legislation) that authorizes travel reimbursements for specific House members. It directs the Chief Administrative Officer to pay travel allowances based on round-trip mileage from each member's residence to the state capital for 66 named representatives. The bill does not create new policy or affect the public; it simply implements existing reimbursement rules for these individual legislators. It was adopted on February 5, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHR 24 authorizes and directs the payment of travel allowances for House members, directly involving government spending and fiscal management from the state budget.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jan 6, 2025

HR 4: Relative to employment and compensation of employees of the House of Representatives preparatory to and during House organization.

HR 4 (adopted January 6, 2025) is a procedural bill authorizing the House of Representatives to continue paying employees their previous salaries during the transition period before the 136th General Assembly convenes. It specifically ensures staff employed preparatory to House organization receive compensation at the same rate they were paid during the prior session. The bill directly affects House employees involved in pre-session preparations and relates to the election process for the Clerk of the House. It does not change substantive law but addresses administrative staffing and compensation continuity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes and ensures the payment of salaries for House employees, which constitutes government spending and an appropriation, directly funding an essential government function.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHR 4 ensures continued compensation at prior rates for House employees during a transition, directly protecting their wages and employment stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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