To amend sections 145.11, 742.11, 3307.15, 3309.15, 3770.06, and 5505.06 and to enact section 135.146 of the Revised Code to address investments in exchange-traded products by the state retirement systems, to permit the Treasurer of State to invest certain interim funds in digital assets, and to name this act the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act.
To enact section 4933.30 of the Revised Code to enact "The Consumer Utility Billing Transparency Act" requiring the itemization of all riders, taxes, and other costs on certain utility bills.
HB 388 requires state health plans to reimburse state employees and elected officials for costs associated with GLP-1 medications (used for conditions like diabetes or obesity). It adds these specific drugs to the list of covered expenses under existing reimbursement policies. The bill establishes a clear process for employees to seek reimbursement for these medications through their state health plan. This directly affects state workers who use GLP-1 drugs and ensures their costs are covered under state health benefits.
HB 101 establishes a pilot program to provide $4,000 annual scholarships to underrepresented Ohio undergraduate students planning to attend law school. The Ohio State Bar Association will manage the program, selecting 10-20 Ohio resident students from underrepresented groups for academic scholarships, free LSAT test preparation, mentoring, and law school career guidance. The program, funded by state appropriations, requires the Bar Association to report annually on outcomes, expenses, and use of funds to the Chancellor of Higher Education and legislative committees. This is a temporary initiative with no specified end date beyond the pilot phase.
SB 288 creates the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council to advise state agencies on food and agriculture policy. The council, composed of farmers, industry representatives, and experts, will develop recommendations for state programs and legislation affecting the sector. It directly affects Ohio's agricultural producers, food processors, and related businesses by providing a formal channel for their input. The bill appropriates funds to support the council's operations and meetings.
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HB 193 establishes Ohio's ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account program, allowing individuals with disabilities to save money in tax-advantaged accounts without losing eligibility for means-tested public assistance programs like SSI or Medicaid. The bill directs the Ohio Treasurer to administer the program, including setting up accounts, collecting fees, and ensuring federal tax benefits, while requiring accounts to be used only for qualified disability expenses. Crucially, it specifies that funds in these accounts - along with contributions and distributions - are disregarded when determining eligibility for state-funded assistance programs, directly protecting beneficiaries' access to support. The program applies to Ohio residents with disabilities who meet federal eligibility criteria for ABLE accounts.
This bill authorizes the House of Representatives to reimburse state legislators for travel expenses between their residences and the state capital, using the most direct highway route. It specifies that reimbursement is calculated based on actual round-trip mileage for each member, as listed in the resolution. The bill directly affects House members by establishing a standardized mileage-based payment method for official travel, without altering broader policy or affecting the public. It is a procedural measure adopted by the House to manage internal administrative costs.
HB 389 eliminates an extra registration fee currently charged for hybrid motor vehicles in Ohio. It directly affects owners of hybrid cars and light trucks who would no longer pay this additional cost on top of standard vehicle registration. The bill amends specific sections of Ohio's Revised Code to remove this fee requirement from the registration process. This change simplifies registration costs for hybrid vehicle owners without altering other registration rules.
To amend sections 164.07, 307.022, 307.671, 307.673, 307.674, 307.696, 308.21, 351.06, 353.03, 1506.44, 1710.02, 4115.03, 4115.034, 4115.04, 4115.06, 5540.03, 6117.012, and 6121.061 of the Revised Code to allow political subdivisions, special districts, and state institutions of higher education to elect to apply the Prevailing Wage Law to public improvement projects and to increase the threshold amount that triggers application of the Law for certain state public improvements.
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.
