Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 137: Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes taxing authorities to decline submitting certain levies to voters, which prevents potential tax increases and thus limits the tax burden.75% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits taxing authorities to decline submitting general health district levies to voters, potentially limiting funding for public health programs.85% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 18, 2025

HB 188: Create the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership

HB 188 establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, a state-funded initiative to strengthen economic ties between Ohio and Israel. It directly affects Ohio businesses, universities, and innovation hubs seeking collaboration opportunities with Israeli companies. The bill creates a dedicated partnership program under Ohio law and allocates state funding to support joint research, trade missions, and business development activities. This is a concrete policy change that formalizes a new state mechanism for international economic engagement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 188 is a state-funded initiative that allocates state funding for a new partnership, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directly affects Ohio universities by supporting collaboration opportunities and joint research, strengthening higher education's role in innovation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 188 establishes and funds an 'Innovation Partnership' with Israel, supporting joint research and business development, which will advance the technology sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 181: Regards limestone, dolomite mining; increase severance taxes

To amend sections 1514.01, 1514.02, 1514.021, 1514.022, 1514.023, 1514.024, 1514.03, 1514.04, 1514.05, 1514.07, 1514.071, 1514.08, 1514.09, 1514.11, 1514.40, 1514.41, 1514.42, 1514.43, 1514.44, 1514.45, 1514.46, 1514.50, 1514.99, 1563.11, and 5749.02 and to enact sections 1514.091, 1514.092, 1514.093, 1514.48, 1514.60, 1514.61, 1514.62, 1514.63, 1514.64, 1514.65, 1514.66, 1514.67, 1514.68, 1514.69, 1514.70, 1514.71, and 1514.72 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for the underground mining of limestone and dolomite and to increase certain severance tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's title explicitly states it will 'increase severance taxes,' directly impacting state revenue and fiscal management, thus advancing the 'Budget & Taxes' topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill increases severance taxes on mining and establishes regulations for underground mining, which can help manage the environmental impact of resource extraction.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 598: Authorize local governments to create residential stability zone

To amend sections 4503.06, 5713.07, 5713.08, and 5715.27 and to enact sections 5709.29 and 5709.99 of the Revised Code to authorize local governments to create residential stability zones where homeowners may qualify for a partial property tax exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 598 authorizes local governments to create residential stability zones, allowing homeowners to qualify for a partial property tax exemption, which provides tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes partial property tax exemptions for homeowners in residential stability zones, enhancing housing affordability and stability for property owners.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 129: Limit ability to reallocate certain school property tax millage

To amend sections 319.301 and 5705.314 of the Revised Code to limit the ability of school districts to reallocate unvoted property tax millage and to include certain property and school district income taxes in the calculation of a school district's effective millage floor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 129 directly amends how school property and income taxes are calculated and reallocated, promoting fiscal responsibility in managing tax revenue for schools.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill limits school districts' ability to reallocate certain property tax millage, thereby restricting their financial flexibility in managing educational funds.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

passed · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 397: Expand allowable uses of profits from jail commissary funds

HB 397 amends Ohio's Revised Code (Section 341.25) to allow county jails to use profits from inmate commissary sales for additional purposes beyond current restrictions. This directly affects county jails managing these funds, as it expands their flexibility in allocating commissary profits. The key change is removing specific limitations on fund usage, permitting counties to direct these profits toward other operational needs as permitted by law, without creating new spending requirements. The bill focuses solely on reallocating existing revenue streams, not increasing funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes fiscal responsibility by expanding flexibility for county jails to allocate existing commissary profits to various operational needs, optimizing resource use.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 397 strengthens county jails' operational capabilities by expanding flexibility in using commissary funds, directly impacting the corrections aspect of criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 22, 2025

SJR 7: CA: Authorize land value taxes

Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article XII and to enact Section 2b of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to authorize land value taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes land value taxes, directly impacting state taxation and fiscal management, thereby advancing the tools available within the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizing land value taxes can discourage urban sprawl and promote efficient land use, indirectly conserving natural resources and reducing emissions.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizing land value taxes can encourage efficient land use and development, potentially increasing housing supply and affordability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 413: Regards Ohio State, Local Government Expenditure Databases

To amend sections 113.70, 113.71, 113.72, 113.73, 113.74, 113.75, 113.76, and 5501.521; to enact new section 113.77 and sections 113.80, 113.81, 113.82, 113.83, and 113.84; and to repeal section 113.77 of the Revised Code to create the Ohio Local Government Expenditure Database and require political subdivision participation, to require the state retirement systems to participate in the Ohio State Government Expenditure Database, and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates and expands government expenditure databases, promoting transparency and accountability in state and local government spending, and makes an appropriation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the creation and participation in Ohio State and Local Government Expenditure Databases, directly advancing the application of technology within government operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Government Spending State Budget Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 205: Authorize an income tax credit for family caregiving expenses

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.053 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a nonrefundable income tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which directly provides tax relief and is a clear action within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, which supports individuals providing care often related to health services, thus strengthening the healthcare ecosystem. The bill explicitly lists 'Health Care' as a subject.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill offers a tax credit for family caregiving expenses, providing financial relief to workers balancing employment with caregiving responsibilities, indirectly supporting their financial well-being and work-life balance.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 43: Repeal the authorization of a special county lodging tax

SB 43 repeals the legal permission for Ohio counties to impose a special 3% lodging tax on hotel stays. This directly affects counties that previously had the authority to levy this tax, removing their ability to collect it for purposes like funding convention bureaus or public safety services. The bill eliminates the specific provision (Section 5739.09 of the Revised Code) that authorized the tax, ending the legal basis for counties to enact or maintain this tax without further legislative action.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill repeals a county lodging tax, thereby removing a source of revenue for counties and limiting their fiscal capacity for funding local services.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeSB 43 repeals a tax that counties could use to fund public safety services, thereby removing a potential funding source for criminal justice.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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