Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

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 Oct 1, 2025

HB 456: Regards amending a pre-1994 community reinvestment area

HB 456 amends Ohio law to expand the ability of certain municipalities to adjust community reinvestment areas established before 1994. The bill directly affects local governments with pre-1994 designated areas by allowing them to modify boundaries or other features without requiring new legislation for each change. Key provisions update the existing legal process to make amendments more straightforward, reducing administrative barriers. This concrete policy change streamlines how communities can adapt reinvestment areas to current needs while maintaining their designated status.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 456 streamlines the process for managing community reinvestment areas, which are tax-related economic development tools, promoting more efficient local fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill streamlines the process for municipalities to adjust community reinvestment areas, which can facilitate housing development and revitalization.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Community Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 103: Increase the homestead exemption amount and income limit

This bill increases Ohio's homestead property tax exemption amount from $25,000 to $50,000 and raises the income limit for eligibility from $34,500 to $50,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). It directly affects seniors (65+), permanently disabled residents, and surviving spouses of disabled seniors, disabled veterans, or public safety officers killed in duty. The exemption reduces property tax bills for qualifying homeowners who own and occupy their primary residence, with the new amounts automatically adjusted each year based on economic data. This change modifies existing tax relief provisions under sections 323.152 and 4503.065 of the Revised Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases property tax exemption and income limits, providing tax relief for qualifying seniors, disabled, and surviving spouses, aligning with 'provides tax relief' indicator.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationIncreasing homestead exemptions reduces property tax revenue, a primary funding source for K-12 schools, thereby cutting education funding.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill increases property tax exemptions for eligible homeowners, reducing their housing costs and thus advancing housing affordability for seniors and disabled residents.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill increases the homestead property tax exemption, directly benefiting 'surviving spouses of disabled veterans' by reducing their property tax bills.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 150: Increase sports gaming tax; allocate for athletics, sports venues

To amend sections 123.28, 123.281, 5753.021, and 5753.031 and to enact section 123.282 of the Revised Code to increase the sports gaming tax, to allocate revenue from the increased tax to fund sports venues and interscholastic athletics, and to create a commission to evaluate projects and award sports venue funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill increases a sports gaming tax and allocates the revenue to fund sports venues and interscholastic athletics, directly impacting state taxation and appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House May 14, 2025

HB 266: Authorize temporary property tax credit for certain homesteads

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, and 323.156 of the Revised Code to authorize a temporary property tax credit for certain continuously owned homesteads.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a temporary property tax credit for homesteads, providing tax relief which directly impacts taxation and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes a temporary property tax credit for homesteads, reducing housing costs for homeowners and protecting their ability to afford their homes.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Oct 1, 2025

SB 275: Allow partial property tax deferral for eligible homeowners

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 & TaxesThe bill allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax payments, providing financial relief, which is a form of support within the scope of Budget & Taxes.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSB 275 allows eligible homeowners to defer property taxes, easing financial burdens and supporting housing stability and affordability for existing homeowners.80% confidence

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

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 313: Create a grant program for pro-housing political subdivisions

To enact section 122.635 of the Revised Code to create a grant program for townships and municipalities that adopt pro-housing policies and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to create a grant program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a grant program with an appropriation to fund political subdivisions that adopt pro-housing policies, directly advancing housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 22: Authorize tax credit or rebate for certain homeowners, renters

To amend sections 5747.08 and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.87 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes an income tax credit or rebate, directly providing tax relief to homeowners and renters, which impacts state taxation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill provides tax credits/rebates for homeowners and renters whose housing costs exceed 5% of their income, directly increasing housing affordability for eligible individuals.95% confidence

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

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 87: Enact Strategic Tax Opportunities for Raising Kids (STORK) Act

To amend sections 5739.02, 5747.01, and 5747.025 of the Revised Code to authorize tax incentives for conceived children and certain child care items and to name this act the Strategic Tax Opportunities for Raising Kids (STORK) Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 87 directly addresses taxation by authorizing tax incentives for families, which provides tax relief and is a clear action within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill provides tax incentives for conceived children and childcare, indirectly supporting families with significant healthcare needs during pregnancy and early childhood.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Children's Health

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 520: Establish Blue Ribbon Comm. in each county to improve efficiency

To establish and convene a Blue Ribbon Committee in each county to review and assess each taxing unit within the county and each county program or department to identify duplication of services and generally to streamline and improve county efficiency and effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes committees to review taxing units and county programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness, promoting fiscal responsibility and better fiscal management.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Local Government

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