Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SB 450: Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028

To amend sections 151.01, 151.08, 164.03, 164.08, 3318.042, 3318.49, 3343.05, 5751.02, and 5751.20 and to enact sections 3318.33 and 3343.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 357.09, 357.15, 357.16, 357.24, 357.28, 357.34, 357.36, 371.10, 371.20, 373.10, 373.15, 387.10, and 387.13 of H.B. 730 of the 136th General Assembly and Section 200.30 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly as subsequently amended to make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes capital appropriations, directly funding government operations and public services for the upcoming biennium.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill makes capital appropriations for transportation infrastructure and related statutes, directly funding the topic area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 959: Make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028

To amend sections 151.01, 151.08, 164.03, 164.08, 3318.042, 3318.49, 3343.05, 5751.02, and 5751.20 and to enact sections 3318.33 and 3343.11 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 357.09, 357.15, 357.16, 357.24, 357.28, 357.34, 357.36, 371.10, 371.20, 373.10, 373.15, 387.10, and 387.13 of H.B. 730 of the 136th General Assembly and Section 200.30 of H.B. 2 of the 135th General Assembly as subsequently amended to make capital appropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes capital appropriations, directly funding government spending and advancing the budget topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 884: Regards cost calculation of and GA intent for school financing

To amend sections 3317.011, 3317.012, 3317.018, 3317.0110, and 3317.022 and to enact section 3317.41 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, as subsequently amended, 265.150, 265.190, and 265.450 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly regarding base cost calculation and use in the public school financing system, to express the General Assembly's intent to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends school financing laws to express intent for a thorough and efficient system and mandates an appropriation, directly strengthening public education funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends school financing laws to secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools and makes an appropriation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 839: Expand youth access to soccer

HB 839 allocates state funds to the Ohio Soccer Association to help more young people across the state play soccer. The money is specifically designated to support local development projects, with a focus on expanding opportunities during the year the FIFA World Cup is held in North America. This bill adds new funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 on top of existing budgets, requiring the state budget director to track how the money is spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to expand youth soccer opportunities, directly increasing funding for a public service program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Ohio · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 730: Make capital reappropriations for biennium ending June 30, 2028

This bill reappropriates unspent funds from the previous fiscal year for the biennium ending June 30, 2028, allowing state agencies to use leftover money for their designated purposes. It specifically directs certain funds toward rural health initiatives, including requirements that at least $30 million be awarded to projects supporting maternity units in rural hospitals and giving preference to independent rural applicants for the Rural Health Transformation Fund. The legislation also allocates money for a comprehensive assessment of financial disbursement systems to identify and prevent fraud, provides additional funding to counties for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and allows for adjustments to Army National Guard renovation projects if additional federal funds become available.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reappropriates unspent funds for rural health initiatives and allocates $30M for maternity units, strengthening state budget for essential public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 371: Make capital reappropriations for biennium ending June 30, 2028

This bill reappropriates unspent funds from the 2026-2027 fiscal year for capital projects in the 2028-2029 biennium, affecting state agencies, higher education institutions, and specific facilities. It directs existing money to renovations and improvements for state buildings, Army National Guard facilities, and higher education research and training programs, including specific allocations for laboratory equipment and infrastructure. The legislation also allows for additional funding in certain areas if unencumbered balances are certified and approved by the Director of Budget and Management. These changes ensure that previously available funds remain accessible for ongoing construction and upgrade projects without requiring new revenue sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reappropriates unspent funds for capital projects, renovations, and higher education programs, directly advancing state budget and fiscal management objectives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds for higher education research, training programs, laboratory equipment, and infrastructure improvements, directly supporting educational institutions.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates funds for Army National Guard facilities, which directly supports veteran-related infrastructure and services at the state level.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HCR 32: Urge Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process

HCR 32 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to adopt zero-based budgeting for federal agencies. It proposes requiring agencies to rebuild their annual budgets from scratch each year - justifying every dollar of funding rather than starting with the previous year’s budget - instead of adding to existing appropriations. This would force agencies to evaluate all programs, rank priorities, and eliminate unnecessary spending to improve fiscal responsibility. The resolution does not change current law but calls on Congress to take action on this budgeting approach. It was introduced in the 2026 legislative session and referred to committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly promotes fiscal responsibility via zero-based budgeting, requiring agencies to justify all spending annually instead of rolling over funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 645: Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years

To amend sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact section 126.025 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget every ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires zero-based budgeting every decade to enhance fiscal accountability and efficiency in state budgeting, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 159: Create the manufacturing technologies assistance grant program

HB 159 creates a state grant program to help Ohio manufacturers adopt new manufacturing technologies. The bill establishes this program under Ohio law (section 122.162 of the Revised Code) and allocates state funds to support it. This program directly affects Ohio-based manufacturers who apply for and receive grants to upgrade their technology capabilities. The key mechanism is providing financial assistance for technology adoption, with funding secured through the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 159 allocates state funds from the state budget to create and support a new grant program, directly impacting government spending and appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 159 creates a state grant program to fund and assist Ohio manufacturers in adopting new manufacturing technologies, directly advancing technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 309: Regards budget commissions, property tax, and certain funds

To amend sections 3317.01, 5705.01, 5705.03, 5705.13, 5705.27, 5705.28, 5705.29, 5705.31, 5705.32, 5705.321, 5705.35, 5705.36, 5705.37, 5747.51, and 5747.53 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and alternative apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies laws governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds, directly engaging with the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget