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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 91: Authorize private vendor contract for specialty license plates

To amend sections 4503.038, 4503.19, and 5502.68 and to enact sections 4503.261 and 4503.262 of the Revised Code to authorize a contract with a private vendor for the issuance of specialty license plates.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill authorizes a private vendor for specialty license plates, which falls under vehicle regulations, a component of transportation. This administrative action supports the management of vehicle identification.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 29, 2025

HCR 29: Recognize 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, to express appreciation for its enduring service, and to support continued efforts to ensure the long-term strength, efficiency, and accessibility of the United States Postal Service.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill supports the USPS, an organization fundamentally reliant on transportation infrastructure for its efficiency and accessibility, thus implicitly supporting the topic.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 203: Require political subdivisions to adopt a cybersecurity program

SB 203 requires local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) to adopt formal cybersecurity programs to protect their digital systems. The bill mandates these "political subdivisions" to create and maintain written plans addressing risks, such as securing data and preventing cyberattacks. Key provisions include establishing policies for incident response, employee training, and regular security assessments. This directly affects all local government entities by imposing specific, concrete requirements for safeguarding public information systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 203 mandates cybersecurity programs for local governments. By preventing costly cyberattacks and data breaches, these programs promote fiscal responsibility and protect government finances from significant losses, thus supporting the topic.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 203 requires local governments, including criminal justice entities like police and courts, to adopt cybersecurity programs, strengthening their data protection and operational integrity.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSB 203 mandates cybersecurity programs for school districts, protecting their digital systems and data, thereby strengthening educational infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 203 mandates cybersecurity programs for local governments, directly enhancing cybersecurity and protecting digital systems and data, aligning with the 'Technology' topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires local governments to adopt cybersecurity programs, protecting digital systems that manage transportation infrastructure (e.g., traffic control, public transit) from cyberattacks, thereby safeguarding their operation and safety.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 573: Create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

To amend section 5747.113 and to enact sections 3701.27 and 4503.108 of the Revised Code to create the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund and to authorize voluntary contributions to it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 573 creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund and authorizes voluntary contributions, directly impacting state fiscal management and funding for a specific program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill creates the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, directly increasing funding and support for a specific health service area within healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enacts section 4503.108 of the Revised Code, related to motor vehicle registration, to authorize voluntary contributions, thus modifying vehicle regulations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 5, 2025

HB 384: Designate Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.102 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr. Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a U.S. Route, directly engaging with and managing existing transportation infrastructure in a non-detrimental way.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of Staff Sergeant Melvin Trushel, Sr., directly recognizing a veteran's service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 147: Exempt from sales and use tax certain port authority materials

To amend sections 5739.02 and 5739.03 of the Revised Code to exempt from sales and use tax building materials sold to a contractor under a contract valued at $25 million or more for projects in areas with a port authority.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHB 147 creates an exemption from sales and use tax, which directly reduces state tax revenue, thereby limiting the state's fiscal resources.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax exemption on building materials for large projects could reduce construction costs, potentially encouraging housing development in port authority areas.60% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempting sales tax on building materials for port authority projects reduces costs, facilitating the development and improvement of transportation infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Ports

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 18, 2025

HB 430: Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy

To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates a memorial highway for a law enforcement officer, symbolically supporting law enforcement within the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, a legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 213: Designate Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway

HB 213 designates a specific portion of Interstate 70 in Licking County as the "Tuscarawas Valley Memorial Highway." This bill changes the official name of that highway segment for signage and government records. It directly affects drivers, local communities, and state transportation departments using that section of I-70. The change is purely administrative, adding a commemorative name without altering traffic laws or funding.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 213 directly designates a name for a specific highway segment (I-70), an administrative action on transportation infrastructure that affects state transportation departments.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway, which serves as a form of public recognition. This aligns with policies recognizing veteran service.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 38: Designate Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.924 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 87 in Geauga County as the "Dr. Steven Takacs Veteran Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of State Route 87, a direct policy action on transportation infrastructure (roads/highways). It doesn't restrict or weaken the topic.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway as a 'Veteran Memorial Highway,' directly recognizing and honoring a veteran's service at the state level.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

passed · Ohio · Senate Sep 15, 2025

SB 85: Create the Ohio NAACP license plate

SB 85 would create a new specialty license plate design featuring the Ohio NAACP. Ohio drivers who choose this plate would pay an additional fee, with the revenue supporting the Ohio NAACP's work. The bill amends state code to add this plate option to the list of available specialty plates. This directly affects Ohio residents who purchase license plates and the Ohio NAACP organization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new revenue stream via an optional fee, with funds supporting the Ohio NAACP, directly affecting fiscal management and revenue allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill adds a new license plate option, directly impacting vehicle regulations and registration, which are components of transportation policy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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