Budget & Taxes (Business Taxes)

introduced · Ohio · House Jul 22, 2026

HB 981: Regards income tax levied in joint economic development district

HB 981 amends state laws to allow local governments to create joint economic development districts where they can levy income taxes on businesses and employees operating within those areas. The bill defines specific rules for forming these districts, such as requiring the participating areas to be geographically connected and ensuring that no residents live inside the district boundaries. It also establishes how different local governments can share costs and revenue generated from these taxes to fund improvements and services. Additionally, the legislation clarifies which types of entities and individuals are considered businesses or owners for tax purposes and sets standards for what counts as mixed-use development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables local governments to levy income taxes within economic development districts, increasing revenue for fiscal management and funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development Local Government

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 460: Exempt from property tax fencing surrounding oil, gas well pads

SB 460 proposes to exempt required fencing around oil and gas well pads from property taxes. This change directly affects landowners and operators who must install specific fencing as part of drilling permits. The bill creates a new tax exemption section that applies to tax years ending on or after the law takes effect. By removing the tax burden on this specific fencing, the legislation aims to reduce costs associated with compliance for energy development projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by exempting specific fencing from property taxes, reducing compliance costs for energy projects.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reduces costs for oil and gas development by exempting fencing from property taxes, facilitating energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Oil & Gas

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introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 462: Enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act

To amend section 5751.98 and to enact sections 3333.46 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to enact the Joining-Opportunities Business and Schools (JOBS) Act to authorize and offer tax incentives for qualified education partnerships between institutions of higher education and private employers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enacts tax incentives for education partnerships, aligning with indicators for supporting taxation by providing tax relief to promote economic development and education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax incentives for partnerships between higher education and private employers, aiming to strengthen economic ties and support educational institutions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Higher Education Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 844: Authorize tax credit for qualifying technology investments

To amend sections 107.036 and 5747.98 and to enact sections 122.863 and 5747.88 of the Revised Code to authorize an income tax credit for businesses that make qualifying technology investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a tax credit for technology investments, providing tax relief to businesses and promoting economic development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax credits to incentivize technology investments, directly advancing the technology sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 850: Temporarily reduce motor fuel tax rates

HB 850 proposes to temporarily lower the state tax on gasoline and other motor fuels to help address rising fuel prices. Under this bill, the tax on each gallon of gasoline would be reduced to 19.25 cents, while taxes on compressed natural gas and other fuels would drop to 23.5 cents. The revenue collected during this period would still be distributed according to existing rules, but the specific dollar amounts allocated for certain purposes would be cut in half. The legislation includes an emergency declaration to make these changes take effect immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill lowers motor fuel taxes to address rising prices, providing direct tax relief to consumers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill lowers motor fuel taxes to reduce costs for drivers and address rising fuel prices, facilitating transportation use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Transportation Funding

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 756: Expand research, development tax credit to apply to income tax

To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.51 and to enact section 5747.88 of the Revised Code to expand a research and development tax credit to apply to the income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands R&D tax credit to income tax, promoting economic development and providing tax relief for businesses investing in innovation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 67: Regards support payments under the Ohio Works First program

To amend sections 5107.05, 5107.10, and 5107.20 of the Revised Code regarding the pass-through of support payments under the Ohio Works First program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill amends the pass-through of support payments under Ohio Works First, likely increasing financial support for beneficiaries of this essential public assistance program.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill amends sections regarding 'support payments' under the Ohio Works First program, with 'Medicaid' and 'Health and Human Services' listed as subjects. Changes to public assistance payments can directly impact beneficiaries' financial stabil...75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts support payments under the Ohio Works First program, a public assistance program vital for low-income families to afford basic needs, including housing.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 110: Modify tax credits under the rural business growth program

To amend sections 122.15, 122.151, 122.152, 122.153, 122.154, 122.155, 5725.98, and 5729.98 of the Revised Code to modify the availability of and eligibility for tax credits awarded under the rural business growth program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly modifies tax credits, an integral part of taxation and fiscal management. Such modifications are often aimed at improving program efficacy or fiscal responsibility, which can be interpreted as strengthening the topic area.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 161: Extend sales, use and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals

To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 of the Revised Code to extend sales and use taxes and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends sales, use, and local lodging taxes to short-term rentals, which expands the tax base and increases potential revenue for state and local budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtending taxes to short-term rentals may indirectly disincentivize their proliferation, potentially increasing the availability of units for long-term housing and improving affordability.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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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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