To enact section 125.848 of the Revised Code to prohibit a state agency from generally providing free charging at an electric vehicle charging station.
To enact section 4909.183 of the Revised Code to prevent the public utilities commission from approving public utility rate increases for twelve months and to declare an emergency.
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.
To urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider certain rules that impact our country's energy security and Ohio's small conventional oil and gas operators.
HB 957 prevents the state from offering new sales tax exemptions for computer data centers, meaning future projects will not receive special breaks on taxes for purchasing or installing equipment. The bill defines specific criteria for what qualifies as a data center, including requirements for significant capital investment and job creation, but it stops the tax credit authority from granting these benefits to any new applicants. While the law allows existing agreements to remain in effect, it ensures that no future data center projects can secure tax-free status for their equipment purchases. This change directly affects technology companies and developers planning to build or expand data centers in the state after the bill takes effect.
To amend sections 4933.12 and 4933.121 and to enact sections 4933.124, 4933.125, 4933.126, 4933.127, and 4933.128 of the Revised Code regarding limitations to terminating utility service for residential customers.
HB 954 amends state laws to create specific definitions for renewable biomass and related terms, such as agricultural materials, forestry products, and waste byproducts. The bill directly affects industries involved in manufacturing, agriculture, and waste management by clarifying what materials qualify as renewable biomass for regulatory purposes. Key provisions include defining forest thinnings and sustainably managed forests while explicitly excluding certain hazardous or non-compliant materials from these categories. Additionally, the legislation updates the definition of solid waste disposal to clarify that storing renewable biomass feedstocks before conversion is not considered illegal dumping.
This resolution from the Ohio General Assembly urges Congress to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to speed up the construction of new energy infrastructure. It specifically calls for changes to laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act to reduce delays that currently hinder projects such as power lines, pipelines, and generation facilities. The bill also requests better timelines and data for federal agencies and suggests limiting the use of courts to block projects. While the resolution does not create new laws itself, it formally asks federal lawmakers to prioritize legislation that would make it faster and cheaper to build domestic energy systems.
To amend sections 4164.11, 4906.01, 4906.03, 4928.01, and 4928.041 and to enact sections 4164.20, 4928.76, 4928.761, 4928.762, 4928.763, 4928.764, 4928.765, 4928.766, 4928.767, 4928.768, and 4928.769 of the Revised Code to authorize electric distribution utilities to construct, own, and operate nuclear generating facilities in limited circumstances and to require the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority to appoint a State Nuclear Coordinator.
HB 918 proposes to expand eligibility for summer crisis assistance under the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to include households with children under the age of five. Currently, the program's summer crisis provisions do not explicitly cover families with very young children, but this bill would amend the Revised Code to ensure those households qualify for aid. The change directly affects families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who may face energy affordability challenges during the summer months. By updating the statutory definition of an eligible household, the legislation aims to broaden the scope of support available through the existing energy assistance framework.
