Budget & Taxes

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 673: Expand statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, and 5747.85 of the Revised Code to expand the statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit to all tax levies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for homeowners, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SJR 9: CA: Eliminate prohibition against taxing food and beverages

Proposing to repeal Section 13 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to no longer prohibit wholesale excise taxation of food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals constitutional ban on taxing food/beverages, enabling new tax revenue for state budget without specifying tax burden distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 358: Create the Blackout license plate

SB 358 creates a special "Blackout" license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. It allows owners of standard vehicles to apply for this plate, which features a black background with white letters instead of the usual design, excluding the "BIRTHPLACE OF AVIATION" slogan and county identification stickers. Applicants must pay standard registration fees plus a $10 administrative fee and a $20 plate fee, with both fees deposited into the state highway safety fund. This bill directly affects Ohio drivers who choose this specific plate design, with no broader policy changes beyond the plate specifications and associated fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates $30 additional fees (admin + plate) deposited into highway safety fund, directly funding public safety infrastructure per bill language.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs $10 admin + $20 plate fees to highway safety fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives under Transportation subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 346: Create the 1905 Wright Flyer III license plate

SB 346 creates a specialty license plate in Ohio featuring the 1905 Wright Flyer III aircraft, available to motor vehicle owners who pay an additional fee. Revenue from this plate will be distributed to specific non-profit causes, including breast cancer patient support, autism awareness, cancer research (like the St. Baldrick's Foundation), sickle cell disease services, and scholarships for veterans' children and students. The funds are allocated to designated organizations such as the Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, the University of Notre Dame for Ohio residents, and the Ben Morrison memorial fund for mental health scholarships. This bill does not affect standard license plate fees but adds a new plate option with revenue directed to these pre-defined programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new revenue stream via specialty plate fee, directing funds to designated health, veteran, and education causes per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates license plate revenue to cancer research, breast cancer support, and sickle cell disease services - directly funding healthcare-related causes.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates license plate revenue to 'scholarships for veterans' children and students,' directly funding veteran family support through dedicated revenue distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 356: Temporarily increase the amount of the homestead exemptions

SB 356 temporarily doubles the property tax reduction for Ohio homeowners with homestead exemptions during the 2026 tax year. It directly affects homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions by applying the increased reduction entirely to their second-half tax bill. The bill achieves this by multiplying the standard exemption amount by two, without increasing the total tax relief allowed under existing law. This emergency measure aims to provide immediate tax relief to vulnerable Ohio taxpayers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill doubles homestead property tax exemption for 2026, providing immediate tax relief to qualifying homeowners, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income taxpayers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 366: Require some delinquent property tax payments upon lot transfer

To amend sections 317.22 and 319.20 and to enact section 319.204 of the Revised Code to sometimes require payment of delinquent property taxes and assessments when a lot is transferred.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires delinquent property tax payment at lot transfer, ensuring tax revenue collection and promoting fiscal responsibility in local government budgeting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 704: Enact the Promised Land Act

To amend sections 5725.38, 5725.98, 5726.61, 5726.98, 5729.21, 5729.98, 5747.86, and 5747.98 and to enact section 122.841 of the Revised Code to authorize a nonrefundable, transferable tax credit for charitable organizations that construct owner-occupied housing and to name this act the Promised Land Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit for charitable housing construction, providing tax relief to organizations promoting affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax credits for charitable orgs building owner-occupied housing, directly funding affordable housing development through economic incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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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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passed · Ohio · House Jun 11, 2026

HCR 32: Urge Congress to implement a zero-based budgeting process

HCR 32 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Congress to adopt zero-based budgeting for federal agencies. It proposes requiring agencies to rebuild their annual budgets from scratch each year - justifying every dollar of funding rather than starting with the previous year’s budget - instead of adding to existing appropriations. This would force agencies to evaluate all programs, rank priorities, and eliminate unnecessary spending to improve fiscal responsibility. The resolution does not change current law but calls on Congress to take action on this budgeting approach. It was introduced in the 2026 legislative session and referred to committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly promotes fiscal responsibility via zero-based budgeting, requiring agencies to justify all spending annually instead of rolling over funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 711: Regards the minimum teacher salary schedule

HB 711 updates Ohio's minimum teacher salary schedule by expanding how "years of service" are calculated to include teaching in chartered nonpublic schools, state-operated schools, and up to five years of active military service (with partial years of eight months counting as full years). It establishes a base minimum salary of $35,000, with higher salaries determined by years of service and academic training level, requiring school districts and educational service centers to follow this schedule. The bill mandates that teachers be placed in the correct salary bracket without district restrictions and allows complaints to the director of education and workforce for enforcement. This directly affects Ohio public school teachers and school districts by setting enforceable salary minimums based on expanded service definitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased teacher salary funding via state schedule, requiring school districts to allocate more budget for educator compensation.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSets $35,000 base teacher salary, expands service calculation to include nonpublic school/military teaching, directly increasing educator compensation and support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets $35,000 base minimum teacher salary and expands service calculation to increase pay, directly advancing worker compensation in education sector.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes active military service in teacher salary calculation, recognizing veterans' service for compensation purposes.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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