Transportation

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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passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 12, 2025

SB 229: Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate

SB 229 creates a special "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate in Ohio. This plate is available to residents who are law enforcement officers killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty, as recognized by the Purple Heart award. The bill establishes the plate through a new section of the Revised Code, allowing eligible officers to display it on their vehicles. It does not change existing benefits or funding but provides a visible symbol of recognition for affected officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, providing recognition that supports a key component of the criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSB 229 creates a new type of vehicle license plate, directly affecting vehicle registration and titling, which are regulatory aspects of transportation.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates a special license plate for law enforcement officers who received a Purple Heart, thereby recognizing military service and veteran status through the Purple Heart criterion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 360: Designate SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a highway interchange as a memorial, directly addressing a component of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial interchange in honor of SPC Louis P. Shuster, a veteran, which is a clear act of recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 325: Designate Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.429 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Athens County as the "Marshal Teddy Ray Holcomb Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directly designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, a legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure. It does not restrict or weaken the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 436: Designate the Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.968 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Interstate Route 77 in Washington County as the "Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a portion of an Interstate Route as a memorial highway, explicitly affecting roads and transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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