Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 433: Alter amusement ride classification for inspection fee purposes

To amend sections 993.01 and 993.04 of the Revised Code to alter the current amusement ride classification structure for purposes of the annual inspection and reinspection fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly alters the classification structure for annual inspection and reinspection fees, which are a form of government revenue. This is a direct action on fiscal management within the Budget & Taxes topic.80% confidence

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 605: Codify the Spearin doctrine in public construction contracts

HB 605 would formally include the Spearin doctrine in Ohio law for public construction projects. This means if a government agency provides inaccurate or incomplete plans or specifications, it becomes responsible for any resulting construction problems, not the contractor. The bill directly affects public contractors working on state or local government projects and government entities that create project plans. It establishes a clear legal standard to shift liability for issues caused by faulty government-provided plans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 605 promotes fiscal responsibility by making government agencies financially accountable for errors in their public construction plans, incentivizing better planning.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies liability in public construction contracts, which supports efficient execution and quality of public infrastructure projects, including transportation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 603: Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts

To enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions, such as an indemnification clause, in a contract for the procurement of goods or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProhibits clauses like indemnification in district contracts, reducing potential financial liabilities and promoting fiscal responsibility in government spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 592: Regards municipal incorporation

HB 592 updates Ohio's requirements for new cities seeking incorporation. It raises the minimum territory size from 2 to 4 square miles, increases the required population density from 800 to 1,000 people per square mile, and lowers the per capita valuation threshold from $3,500 to $2,500 for property subject to general taxation. The bill also changes petition rules to require 51% voter approval based on the previous governor's election turnout, and mandates specific maps, valuation statements, and name availability checks. Additionally, it prohibits incorporating military base areas without federal defense approval. The bill repeals outdated sections of the Revised Code related to municipal incorporation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLowers the per capita valuation threshold for property subject to general taxation for new cities, potentially weakening their fiscal foundation.80% confidence

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signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 19: Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention

SB 19 requires Ohio public schools to develop and implement specific mathematics improvement and intervention plans for students who are struggling with math. It amends existing law and creates new sections in the Revised Code (3302.131, 3302.132, 3313.6030) to establish these plans. The key mechanism mandates that schools identify students needing math support and create individualized plans to address their specific needs. This directly affects public school students in Ohio who require additional math assistance and the schools responsible for providing that support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates public schools to develop and implement new math intervention plans, which requires resource allocation and government spending on an essential public service.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill mandates math improvement and intervention plans for struggling students, directly enhancing student support and educational outcomes in public schools.95% confidence

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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