Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 189: Create the COSI specialty license plate

SB 189 creates a new specialty license plate design featuring the COSI (Columbus Science Center) logo for Ohio vehicle owners. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections to establish this plate as an option for drivers who choose to purchase it. Vehicle owners who select this plate would pay an additional fee, with proceeds supporting the COSI science center. This is a procedural bill focused solely on plate design, not broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new fee for specialty license plates, with proceeds directed to support the COSI science center, thereby generating revenue and allocating funds.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 85: Create the Ohio NAACP license plate

SB 85 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Ohio NAACP. Ohio drivers who choose this plate would pay an additional fee, with the revenue supporting the Ohio NAACP's work. The bill amends state code to add this plate option to the list of available specialty plates. This directly affects Ohio residents who purchase license plates and the Ohio NAACP organization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new revenue stream via an optional fee, with funds supporting the Ohio NAACP, directly affecting fiscal management and revenue allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill adds a new license plate option, directly impacting vehicle regulations and registration, which are components of transportation policy.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 54: Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium

To amend sections 154.01, 717.02, 4501.01, 4511.01, 4511.031, 4511.09, 4511.091, 4511.092, 4511.094, 4511.11, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.18, 4511.204, 4511.211, 4511.214, 4511.432, 4511.46, 4511.48, 4511.512, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.64, 4511.65, 4511.68, 4511.701, 4511.712, 4519.401, 5501.20, 5513.01, 5515.01, 5515.02, 5515.99, 5517.02, 5517.021, 5525.03, 5525.04, 5525.08, 5525.14, and 5571.01; to enact sections 4511.15, 5515.09, 5515.10, 5517.012, 5517.06, and 5525.141; and to repeal sections 4511.351 and 4511.491 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for programs related to transportation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of those programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation,' directly involving state budget and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly states its purpose is to 'Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium', directly funding the topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 81: Make appropriations for Bureau of Workers' Comp for FY 2026-27

To amend sections 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.13, 4123.44, 4123.52, 4123.54, 4123.57, 4123.66, 4125.07, 4133.10, 4167.01, 4167.10, and 5145.163 and to repeal sections 4167.25, 4167.27, and 4167.28 of the Revised Code to make appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of the Bureau's programs, and to make changes to the Workers' Compensation Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly funding a government program and impacting state budgets and spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Bureau of Workers' Compensation, directly supporting and ensuring the operation of programs that provide essential benefits to workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 80: Make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for FY 2026-27

To make appropriations for the Industrial Commission for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and to provide authorization and conditions for the operation of Commission programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly makes appropriations for the Industrial Commission, directly funding a state entity and its programs, which falls under government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill appropriates funds for the Industrial Commission, which manages workers' compensation and employment programs, directly supporting worker benefits and protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Ohio · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 86: Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product

To amend sections 131.02, 715.013, 928.01, 928.03, 4506.01, 5502.01, 5502.13, 5502.14, 5703.052, 5703.053, 5703.19, 5703.263, 5703.50, 5703.70, and 5703.77 and to enact sections 3779.01, 3779.02, 3779.03, 3779.04, 3779.05, 3779.06, 3779.21, 3779.22, 3779.23, 3779.24, 3779.25, 3779.26, 3779.27, 3779.28, 3779.29, 3779.40, 3779.41, 3779.42, 3779.43, 3779.431, 3779.44, 3779.45, 3779.451, 3779.46, 3779.47, 3779.48, and 3779.99 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products, except for sales at licensed dispensaries; to regulate drinkable cannabinoid products, and to levy taxes on drinkable cannabinoid products and other intoxicating hemp products that may be sold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states its intent to 'tax' intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products, indicating it would generate new state revenue and impact the budget.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill's aim to regulate and prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products expands criminalization by creating new offenses and areas for law enforcement intervention.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SR 21: Urge Congress support military, veteran mental health treatment

To urge the U.S. Congress to support the provision of prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment to military personnel and veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other service-related stress disorders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill urges Congress to support the provision of mental health treatment, which implies increased government spending and appropriations for an essential program.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges mental health treatment for veterans. Untreated mental health issues can lead to criminal justice involvement; thus, treatment can reduce recidivism and align with reform.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill urges support for prompt and comprehensive mental health treatment for military personnel and veterans, directly aligning with supporting mental health services under Healthcare.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill urges Congress to support comprehensive mental health treatment for veterans, directly aligning with improving veteran healthcare and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SR 16: Relative to mileage reimbursement.

This resolution (SR 16) authorizes mileage reimbursement for Jane M. Timken. It is a procedural resolution, not a substantive bill, directly affecting only Jane M. Timken for official travel expenses. The resolution was adopted on January 29, 2025, without additional policy details or broader implications provided in the record.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSR 16 authorizes mileage reimbursement, directly impacting state appropriations and government spending, thus funding a specific expense under fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Ohio · Senate Jan 6, 2025

SR 2: Relative to mileage reimbursement.

This is a procedural Senate Resolution (SR 2) authorizing the Senate Clerk to reimburse specific senators for mileage expenses incurred during official travel. It directly affects the named senators listed in the bill text (e.g., Nickie J. Antonio, Willis E. Blackshear Jr., and others), covering their round-trip mileage costs as documented. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes payment for previously incurred travel expenses under existing reimbursement rules. It was adopted on January 6, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSR 2 authorizes reimbursement for senators' official travel expenses, directly involving government spending and fiscal management within the state budget.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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