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Transportation (Local Government)

Every transportation bill, vote, and legislator stance in Ohio, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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136th Legislature (2025-2026)
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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 355: Increase vote threshold for local taxes subject to voter approval

To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the vote threshold for local taxes, making it harder for local governments to raise revenue, thereby restricting their fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases voter approval threshold for local taxes, making it harder for school districts to pass levies and secure funding for operations and facilities, as evidenced by the amendment of section 3318.06 (School Facilities Law).88% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreasing the approval threshold for local taxes could make it harder for communities to fund housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, or related infrastructure.65% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill increases the voter approval threshold for local taxes, including those under Chapter 4504 (Local Motor Vehicle License Tax), making it harder to fund transportation infrastructure and services.88% confidence
Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Local Government
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
in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 445: Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs

To amend sections 167.02 and 167.04 and to enact sections 713.41, 713.42, and 713.43 of the Revised Code regarding regional councils of government and metropolitan planning organizations.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill concerns metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), which are essential for transportation planning and infrastructure development. Regulating these organizations supports the framework for transportation.85% confidence
Tags Local Government
passed · Ohio · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 281: Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system

To amend section 306.04 of the Revised Code to authorize a board of county commissioners, on its own behalf, to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill authorizes county commissioners to award franchises for public transit systems, which directly facilitates the operation and potential expansion of public transit.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Transit Tags Local Government