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

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 177: Create Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot

To create the Workforce Investment Now (WIN) for Child Care pilot program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a pilot program and explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' directly involving government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides publicly funded child care to child care staff, supporting early childhood educators and contributing to educational access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a publicly funded child care program for staff, categorized under 'Health and Human Services,' indirectly strengthening public health infrastructure.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates a program to provide publicly funded child care to child care staff members, which expands benefits and improves employment conditions for these workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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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

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 8: Prohibit paid public employee leave for certain union activities

To enact section 4117.091 of the Revised Code to prohibit a public employer from providing paid leave or compensation for a public employee to engage in certain union activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill prohibits paid leave for certain union activities, directly reducing public employer compensation costs and thus government spending, which promotes fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits paid leave for public employees (including teachers) for union activities, potentially reducing teacher benefits or limiting collective bargaining within the education sector.65% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits paid leave for public employees for union activities, which limits worker organizing and collective bargaining efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Public Employees

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 227: Cap cost sharing for prescription insulin drugs

SB 227 would limit how much patients pay out-of-pocket for prescription insulin each month. It caps cost sharing at $35 per month for all insulin drugs covered under the bill. This directly affects people with diabetes who rely on insulin prescriptions. The law would require health plans and insurers to cover insulin costs above $35 at no additional charge to the patient.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 227 provides direct financial relief to individuals by capping insulin costs, functionally similar to providing tax relief for personal budgets by reducing a significant expense.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 227 caps insulin costs at $35/month, directly improving patient access and affordability for a vital medication, aligning with stronger healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill caps insulin costs, enhancing health insurance as a worker benefit and protecting financial well-being for employees with diabetes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 2: Establish the Child Care Cred Program

House Bill 2 establishes the Child Care Cred Program by enacting a new section of the Revised Code. The bill also includes an appropriation to fund this program. The provided abstract does not detail the specific mechanisms of the program or who it directly affects beyond the general scope of child care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly includes an appropriation to fund a new program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill establishes and funds a child care program, which supports early childhood development and can enhance educational readiness and access.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 2 establishes and funds a child care program under 'Health and Human Services,' which indirectly supports public health and family well-being.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 2 establishes and funds a Child Care Cred Program, with 'Employment' listed as a subject. Child care programs typically support employment by removing barriers for workers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 98: Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program

House Bill 98 establishes the Community Connectors Workforce Program by enacting a new section in the Revised Code. This program is designed to support workforce development initiatives. The bill also includes a specific appropriation of funds to support the program's operation, directly affecting individuals and communities involved in workforce training and employment efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill includes a specific appropriation of funds, directly affecting state budget and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes and funds the Community Connectors Workforce Program, directly supporting workforce development and training, which are educational initiatives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes and funds a 'Community Connectors Workforce Program' to support workforce development and employment efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 178: Establish a supplemental benefit allotment for SNAP recipients

To enact section 5101.546 of the Revised Code to establish a supplemental benefit allotment for certain recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to establish supplemental SNAP benefits, directly increasing government spending for public assistance.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes supplemental SNAP benefits, which improve nutrition and are a key component of public health, indirectly supporting overall health outcomes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 289: Establish Ohio Health Care Plan for universal health coverage

To amend section 109.02 and to enact sections 3920.01, 3920.02, 3920.03, 3920.04, 3920.05, 3920.06, 3920.07, 3920.08, 3920.09, 3920.10, 3920.11, 3920.12, 3920.13, 3920.14, 3920.15, 3920.21, 3920.22, 3920.23, 3920.24, 3920.25, 3920.26, 3920.27, 3920.28, 3920.31, 3920.32, and 3920.33 of the Revised Code to establish and operate the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishing and operating a universal health care plan for all residents would necessitate significant state funding, appropriations, and fiscal management, thus advancing government spending on public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 289 aims to establish the Ohio Health Care Plan to provide universal health care coverage to all Ohio residents, which expands health coverage and improves patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes universal health care coverage for all Ohio residents, which would include immigrants, thereby providing them with a key service.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes universal health care for all residents, which expands worker benefits by ensuring access to health coverage regardless of employment status.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Nov 5, 2025

SB 313: Regards insurance, Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems

To enact sections 1751.64, 3923.66, 3923.67, and 5164.11 of the Revised Code regarding insurance and Medicaid coverage of scalp cooling systems for individuals receiving cancer chemotherapy treatments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems, which would increase state government spending on healthcare within the budget.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands insurance and Medicaid coverage for scalp cooling systems, directly improving access to a health service for cancer patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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