135th General Assembly

SB253

REVISE LEAD TESTING LAW (LANG G) To revise the law governing lead testing, certification, and tax credits. Current Status: 6/11/2024 - Senate Community Revitalization, (First Hearing) State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-253

SB256

MINIMUM WAGE-EITC (BLESSING III L) To modify the state's earned income tax credit, to increase the basic state minimum hourly wage, and to declare an emergency.

Current Status: 5/22/2024 - Senate Ways and Means, (Second Hearing) State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-256

SB259

REGARDING BULLYING-INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS (GAVARONE T) Regarding participation in interscholastic athletics for students subjected to harassment, intimidation, bullying, or other offenses. Current Status: 6/26/2024 - Senate Education, (Third Hearing) State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-259

SB261

AUDITING CHARTERED NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS (INGRAM C) Regarding the auditing of chartered nonpublic schools.

Current Status: 5/8/2024 - Referred to Committee Senate Education State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-261

SB265

ELIMINATE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL-SCHOOL DISTRICTS (INGRAM C) To eliminate the right of first refusal for certain schools in the acquisition of school district real property.

Current Status: 5/22/2024 - Referred to Committee Senate Education State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-265

SB271

AUTHORIZE TAX CREDIT-HOUSING BASED ON INCOME (BLESSING III L, CRAIG H) To authorize a refundable income tax credit or rebate for homeowners and renters whose property taxes or a portion of their rent exceed five per cent of their income. Current Status: 6/25/2024 - Senate Ways and Means, (Second Hearing) State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-271 ESTABLISH CHILD CARE CRED PROGRAM (REYNOLDS M) To establish the Child Care Cred Program and to make an appropriation. Current Status: 6/12/2024 - Senate Workforce and Higher Education, (First Hearing) State Bill Page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation summary?id=GA135-SB-273

SB273

SB287

AUTHORIZE PROPERTY TAX FREEZE (DEMORA B) To authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes. Current Status: 6/11/2024 - Referred to Committee Senate Ways and Means