Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 742: Regards behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period

To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.172 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes explicit appropriation for behavioral health screenings, indicating increased funding for public health services75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates behavioral health screenings for perinatal women and includes appropriation funding, directly strengthening mental health services access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 768: Provide publicly funded child care to certain child care staff

To amend sections 5104.30 and 5104.34 and to enact section 5104.342 of the Revised Code to provide publicly funded child care benefits to certain child care staff members and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes an appropriation to fund publicly funded child care benefits for staff, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides publicly funded child care benefits to child care staff, expanding worker benefits and supporting employment standards for childcare workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tags Children

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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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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 759: Enact the Ohio Vets-Military Families Childcare Act

To amend section 5104.03 and to enact sections 5104.55 and 5104.56 of the Revised Code regarding child care services for the children of veterans and active duty military members, to name this act the Ohio Vets-Military Families Childcare Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund child care services for veterans and military families, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes child care services for veterans' and military families' children, directly supporting veteran benefits and services through funding and program creation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Military Families Veteran Education Tags Children

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 748: Establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program

To enact sections 3333.46, 3333.461, and 3333.462 of the Revised Code to establish the Armed Forces Reserve Component Scholarship Program and related funds and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes scholarship program with appropriation, directly funding education and military support services75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes scholarship program for military reservists, expanding educational access and funding for higher education students.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes scholarship program for Armed Forces Reserve Component members, directly funding education benefits for veterans and reservists.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 797: Enact the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act

To establish the Social Work Apprenticeship Retention and Training (SMART) Internship Program, to name this act the Ohio Students and Families Workforce Strengthening Act, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund the SMART Internship Program, directly advancing budget allocation for workforce development.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes internship program for social work education, enhancing workforce training and educational access in higher education.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes internship program for social work apprentices, strengthening workforce training and retention in labor sector75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Apprenticeships

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 698: Enact the S.B. 1 Compliance Supplemental Appropriation Act

To amend sections 113.70, 113.73, 3345.45, and 3345.454; to enact sections 107.037, 3345.0220, 3345.0221, and 3345.0222; and to repeal section 3345.456 of the Revised Code to enact the S.B. 1 Compliance Supplemental Appropriation Act regarding the operation of state institutions of higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enacts supplemental appropriations for state higher education institutions, directly allocating additional state funds to support public education operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides supplemental funding for state higher education institutions via appropriation to comply with S.B. 1, directly advancing funding for higher education as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 352: Regards behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period

To enact sections 3702.41, 3902.65, and 5119.171 of the Revised Code regarding behavioral health screenings in the perinatal period and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for perinatal behavioral health screenings, directly funding a health program through state budget provisions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnacts mandatory behavioral health screenings during perinatal period and funds implementation, expanding mental health access for new mothers per Revised Code sections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 671: Regards school districts that challenge foundation funding

To enact section 3317.50 of the Revised Code regarding school districts that bring a legal action against the state challenging the calculation and distribution of foundation funding and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school foundation funding, directly advancing education budget allocation per Revised Code section 3317.50.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill addresses legal challenges to foundation funding, ensuring stable distribution via appropriation, aligning with education funding protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 721: Establish the Veterans Organization Grant Program

HB 721 creates a program to provide $1,000 annual grants to eligible veterans organizations in Ohio. These grants can be used for events honoring veterans or supplying veterans with basic necessities like food. The Director of Development will administer the program, requiring organizations to apply annually and submit sworn reports detailing how funds were spent. The bill appropriates state funds for this purpose and establishes rules for grant distribution and accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for veterans grants, increasing government spending on programs per bill's funding language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 721 creates $1,000 annual grants for veterans organizations to fund events honoring veterans and provide basic necessities, directly advancing veteran support through state funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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