Environment

HB 303 establishes a statewide community energy program and a pilot program to support local energy initiatives. It creates new rules for community energy projects and defines standardized electricity measurement for alternating current systems. The bill directly affects local communities, utilities, and energy providers by setting up a framework for developing community-owned energy projects. Key provisions include requirements for the pilot program's implementation and updated measurement standards to ensure consistent electricity tracking.

To amend sections 1533.10, 1533.11, 1533.111, 1533.32, and 1533.321 of the Revised Code to allow Ohio residents who are 65 and up, instead of 66 and up, to qualify for discounted hunting and fishing licenses and permits.

House Bill 126 proposes to prohibit specific types of public nuisance actions. It achieves this by amending existing sections and enacting a new section within the Revised Code (715.44, 2307.71, and 2307.801). The bill's provisions would limit the ability to file certain lawsuits related to public nuisances. This change directly affects who can bring such claims and under what circumstances.