Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 212: Allow eligible homeowners to defer property tax payment

To amend sections 319.202, 319.302, 323.155, 323.158, 4503.0610, and 5323.02 and to enact sections 323.21 and 323.22 of the Revised Code to allow eligible homeowners to defer the payment of a portion of their property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, providing a form of tax relief or management for citizens regarding their tax burden.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 212 allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, which helps protect homeownership and property rights by easing financial burdens.85% confidence

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

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 40: Increase disabled veteran enhanced homestead exemption

HB 40 increases the homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Ohio. It raises the exemption value from $25,000 to $100,000 for veterans with income under $125,000 (adjusted annually), and to $50,000 for those over $125,000. The bill also expands the exemption to surviving spouses of disabled veterans (and public service officers killed in duty) who meet income limits, with annual adjustments tied to the GDP deflator. This change replaces existing exemptions under related tax sections and applies to only one homestead per eligible person.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 40 provides tax relief by increasing property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their housing costs and making homeownership more affordable for this group.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases homestead property tax exemption for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, expanding their benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 187: Create temporary tax credit - sound recording company investment

To amend sections 107.036 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 122.853 and 5747.68 of the Revised Code to temporarily authorize a refundable income tax credit for investing in a sound recording production company.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a tax credit, which reduces state tax revenue, thereby limiting funds available for the state budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 120: Exempt from sales and use tax sales of firearm safety devices

HB 120 exempts the sale of firearm safety devices (such as trigger locks or gun safes) from Ohio's sales and use tax. This change directly affects consumers purchasing these devices and retailers selling them, removing the tax obligation on these specific products. The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 5739.01-5739.17 to create this tax exemption, making it a concrete policy change for firearm safety device transactions. The legislation does not alter tax treatment for other firearm-related items or general sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 120 provides tax relief to consumers by exempting firearm safety devices from sales and use tax, aligning with the 'provides tax relief' indicator for support.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBy exempting firearm safety devices from sales tax, HB 120 promotes safer firearm storage, which can indirectly contribute to crime prevention, thus advancing a core goal of criminal justice.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives Firearms

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passed · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HCR 8: Urge Congress to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent

HCR 8 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to permanently extend the tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It does not change tax law itself but formally requests federal lawmakers to make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. The resolution directly affects the state legislature's position and its representatives who may advocate for this stance with federal officials. It has no legal effect on current tax rates or policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill advocates for permanently extending tax cuts, which provides ongoing tax relief, aligning with a 'support' indicator for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 355: Increase vote threshold for local taxes subject to voter approval

To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the vote threshold for local taxes, making it harder for local governments to raise revenue, thereby restricting their fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases voter approval threshold for local taxes, making it harder for school districts to pass levies and secure funding for operations and facilities, as evidenced by the amendment of section 3318.06 (School Facilities Law).88% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreasing the approval threshold for local taxes could make it harder for communities to fund housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, or related infrastructure.65% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill increases the voter approval threshold for local taxes, including those under Chapter 4504 (Local Motor Vehicle License Tax), making it harder to fund transportation infrastructure and services.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 39: Allow state income tax deduction for overtime wages

HB 39 would amend Ohio's tax code (section 5747.01) to allow taxpayers to deduct overtime wages from their state taxable income, similar to regular wages. This change would directly affect Ohio residents who earn overtime pay, such as hourly workers, by reducing their taxable income for state income tax purposes. The bill modifies existing tax provisions to explicitly include overtime wages under the deduction for "wages and salaries" previously only applied to base pay. It does not change tax rates or create new credits, but expands the scope of deductible income under current Ohio tax law. The bill is currently pending in committee after introduction on February 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 39 provides state income tax relief by allowing deductions for overtime wages, directly aligning with 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income'.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHB 39 allows a state income tax deduction for overtime wages, directly benefiting workers by reducing their tax burden and effectively increasing their net income from labor.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 89: Authorize tax deduction for gym membership, personal training

SB 89 would amend Ohio's income tax code to allow residents to deduct the cost of gym memberships and personal training sessions from their state taxable income. This change would directly affect Ohio taxpayers who pay for these fitness expenses, making them eligible for a tax reduction similar to existing deductions for medical expenses. The bill proposes adding these costs to the list of allowable itemized deductions under Ohio's tax code. It does not specify a dollar limit or eligibility requirements beyond the standard tax filing rules for deductions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesSB 89 authorizes tax deductions for gym memberships, which would reduce state tax revenue, thereby limiting the state budget and fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 89 encourages preventative health by making gym memberships and personal training tax-deductible, potentially improving public health outcomes by incentivizing fitness.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 286: Limit purposes for which internet gaming tax revenue may be used

HB 286 seeks to restrict how tax revenue generated from any legal internet gaming within the state may be used. This bill would establish specific limitations on the permissible purposes for these funds, narrowing the range of state programs or initiatives that could receive this revenue. It directly affects state budgeting and the allocation of funds derived from internet gaming taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHB 286 restricts the purposes for which internet gaming tax revenue may be used, directly limiting state budgeting and the allocation of funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 26: Create the Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee

SB 26 creates the Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee (JLEOC) to evaluate Ohio's training standards and programs for all peace officers. The committee, composed of six bipartisan members (three from the Senate and three from the House), will review existing training requirements, recommend improvements to statutes or rules, and assess related legislation. JLEOC may subpoena witnesses, hold public hearings, and employ technical staff to assist its work. This bill directly affects peace officer training oversight by establishing a formal legislative body to monitor and evaluate current standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 26 creates a new committee (JLEOC) that will employ technical staff and conduct operations, requiring state appropriations and increasing government spending.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 26 creates an oversight committee to evaluate and recommend improvements to law enforcement training standards, which enhances police accountability within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSB 26 creates a committee to evaluate and recommend improvements to peace officer training standards, which strengthens employment standards and potentially workplace safety for these workers.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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