Budget & Taxes

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 335: Regards county budget commissions, property and sales tax, funds

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 323.32, 3317.01, 4503.06, 4503.065, 4503.0610, 5705.01, 5705.03, 5705.13, 5705.192, 5705.194, 5705.197, 5705.199, 5705.27, 5705.28, 5705.29, 5705.31, 5705.314, 5705.32, 5705.321, 5705.35, 5705.36, 5705.37, 5705.391, 5709.92, 5739.026, 5747.51, 5747.53, and 5748.09 and to enact sections 319.303, 319.304, and 5705.60 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing county budget commissions, property taxation, county sales taxation, and alternative apportionment formulas for local government and public library funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly modifies laws governing county budget commissions, property taxation, and sales taxation, actively engaging with and strengthening the topic's regulatory framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax State Budget

in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 257: Establish the SCOPE Pilot Program

SB 257 establishes the SCOPE Pilot Program to support children's psychological and emotional health through a temporary initiative. The bill allocates funding to test mental health services for children, though it does not specify the exact services, duration, or eligibility criteria. It directly affects children in the state by providing access to these services during the pilot phase. The abstract does not detail how the program will operate or its long-term plans beyond the initial trial.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allocates funding for the SCOPE Pilot Program, directly impacting state appropriations and government spending to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 257 funds mental health services for children, which supports student well-being and indirectly enhances their ability to engage with and benefit from education.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 257 establishes a pilot program to fund and provide access to mental health services for children, directly supporting the mental health aspect of healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Children's Health Mental Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 8: Require health plan and Medicaid coverage of biomarker testing

HB 8 requires health insurance plans and Ohio Medicaid to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing disease monitoring when ordered by a provider as medically necessary. The bill mandates coverage only for tests supported by specific evidence, such as FDA-approved uses, clinical guidelines, or peer-reviewed studies showing improved health outcomes, and explicitly excludes screening purposes. It also requires plans to minimize disruptions in care (like multiple biopsies) and ensures an accessible appeal process for coverage denials. This affects patients with conditions requiring these tests and healthcare providers ordering them, but does not change existing coverage for screening.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates Ohio Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing, directly increasing government spending and appropriations for healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 8 mandates health insurance and Medicaid coverage for medically necessary biomarker testing, expanding patient access to diagnostic and monitoring services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 8 mandates health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing, thereby expanding the scope of health benefits available to workers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 11: Regards legislative rule approval and fiscal analyses of rules

To amend sections 106.02, 106.023, 106.024, 111.15, 119.03, and 119.04 and to enact sections 106.025, 106.026, 106.033, 106.10, 121.96, and 126.04 of the Revised Code to require legislative approval of administrative rules and other regulatory actions under specified conditions, to allow a JCARR chairperson to request a third-party fiscal analysis of a rule, and to require state agencies to publicly post policy documents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill allows for third-party fiscal analyses of rules and requires legislative approval, which strengthens oversight and promotes fiscal responsibility in government spending and management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 109: Regards local regulation, taxing of short-term rental properties

To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 4735.11, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 and to enact section 5325.01 of the Revised Code to limit the authority of local governments to regulate short-term rental properties, to extend local lodging taxes to short-term rentals, to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms, and to require real estate licenses to be issued electronically.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and requires their collection, which would increase revenue for local governments, thus strengthening their fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingThe bill limits local government authority to regulate short-term rentals, which can weaken local control over housing supply and affordability for long-term residents.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates real estate licenses be issued electronically, advancing the use of digital processes in government services.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 545: Enact the School Busing Improvement Act

To amend sections 3317.0212, 3327.01, and 3327.016; to enact new section 3327.021 and section 3317.071; and to repeal section 3327.021 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 265.10, 265.300, 512.10, and 516.10 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to enact the School Busing Improvement Act regarding transportation of students and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states its intent 'to make an appropriation,' directly impacting state budgets and government spending for school busing.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill enacts the 'School Busing Improvement Act' and makes an appropriation, directly supporting student transportation and thereby enhancing educational access and the functionality of K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill titled 'School Busing Improvement Act' and summary mentions 'transportation of students' and 'appropriation,' indicating funding and strengthening this transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding School Transportation

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in committee · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 310: Create the Ironton Fighting Tigers license plate

HB 310 creates a new "Ironton Fighting Tigers" specialty license plate option for Ohio drivers. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4501.21 and 4503.889 to establish this specific plate design. Ohio drivers who choose this plate would pay an additional fee, with the revenue likely supporting related initiatives (as is standard for specialty plates). This bill directly affects Ohio drivers seeking this particular plate design.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new specialty license plate with an additional fee, generating new revenue for the state's fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 310 creates a new specialty license plate, directly affecting vehicle registration and regulations, a component of transportation policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 379: Authorize the conveyance of state-owned land

HB 379 authorizes the transfer of designated state-owned land parcels to other parties, such as private entities or local governments. This bill provides a general legislative approval for these land conveyances, eliminating the need for separate votes on each individual transfer. It streamlines the process by allowing the state to transfer specified land without additional legislative action for each transaction. The policy change directly affects state land management procedures and the entities receiving the land.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes the conveyance of state-owned land, which can generate revenue for the state budget and streamline fiscal management of assets.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 379 streamlines the transfer of state-owned land, which, given 'Housing and Real Property' as a subject, can facilitate housing development.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 15: Allow port authorities to establish a Common Bond Fund Program

SB 15 allows Ohio port authorities to create a "Common Bond Fund Program" to finance port facilities. This program enables port authorities to pool funds, use credit enhancements (like financial guarantees), and manage cash reserves to improve the creditworthiness of their bonds. The bill directly affects port authorities by giving them a new tool to secure financing for infrastructure projects like docks and warehouses. It requires board resolutions to establish the program and governs how funds are managed through bond proceedings, without changing existing port authority powers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 15 enables port authorities to improve bond creditworthiness and manage funds for infrastructure, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient financing for public projects.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 15 enables port authorities to finance port facilities and infrastructure projects, directly supporting and funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Airports Ports

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 159: Regards film and theater production tax credits

To amend sections 122.85, 5726.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to repeal sections 122.852, 5726.59, 5747.67, and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to modify the film and theater production tax credit and to repeal the film and theater capital improvement tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill repeals a tax credit, which typically increases state revenue or prevents revenue loss, thereby strengthening the state's budget and fiscal management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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